N Euro Elite League - Round 5
Happenstance FC vs Madpool
Happenstance hosted Madpool in todays match-up, with both sides with only 1 win so far this season, it is all to play for today. Happenstance went for a 4-3-3 formation, with Madpool going for a 3-4-3. Things certainly were not going for Happenstance in the early going, 2 early bookings. 1 for Vincent Gault and another for Teofilo Polo near to the 15 minute mark. Even Madpool wern't getting away without anything, an injury to Peyton Broom in the 16th minute bought an end to his match today, he was subbed for Hugo Caldas. Happenstance broke through in the 22nd and scored the opener, Teofilo being the scorer. Making up for his yellow card it seems. Another injury loomed for Madpool, Ed Kent picking up an injury in the 22nd minute. Happenstance rounded off the 1st half with a 2nd goal, scorer was Rowley Dibbler in the 43rd minute. Happenstance picked up a 3rd yellow card, Brad Carling the unfortunete player this time. Time ticking away, it looked like Happenstance were going to take the 3 points. But Madpool, being resiliant as they were scored twice in 10 minutes, the first coming from Neal Hiles in the 76th and the 2nd from Archie Gay in the 87th minute.
Possession: 42 - 58
Chances: 4 - 9
Man of the Match (Happenstance): Godfrey Pascoe
Man of the Match (Madpool): Neal Hiles
Final Score: Happenstance FC 2 - Madpool 2
Mcoys Sons vs Silverdale Hotpot
Mcoys Sons hosted league leaders Silverdale Hotpot today in this match. In the past 2 encounters, both teams have beaten each other once. Silverdale looked like they were on fire, scoring within the first 10 minutes, scorer was Clifford Hope. Mcoys were certainly not going to let this get to them, firing one back in the 20th minute from Niles Alvarado. It was looking to be another close 1/2, until Silverdale scored near half time. Steven Calderwood scoring from a cross from Hernan Orellana. A quick sub from Mcoys sons and a booking for Silverdale came early in the 2nd half, things were looking favourable for Silverdale with that 1 goal lead. Things were getting better for them as Bidari Elloriaga scored Silverdales 3rd goal from a won corner in the 54th minute. Things started to break down for Mcoys as Jamie Bacon picked up a nasty injury and had to be subbed for Broderick Abrey. Another booking for Silverdale, but it wasn't going to bother them as it was getting near the end. A 90th minute goal for Mcoys Sons came from Wyatt Rufus, which ended this game today
Possession: 49 - 51
Chances: 7 - 6
Man of the Match (Mcoys): Wyatt Rufus
Man of the Match (Silverdale): Clifford Hope
Final Score: Mcoys Sons 2 - Silverdale Hotpot 3
Eights United vs Battlestar Odwinica
A close game today, as Eights hosted Odwinica at The hub in todays match-up. Talk about a close game indeed, Trygve Fjellbekk picked up a booking in the 19 minute. Both teams had chances in the first half, but nothing came from them. Things continued to get worse for Eights as Salvadore Zarza picked up an injury and had to be subbed in the 52nd, followed by another yellow card. This time, being awarded to Costel Leonid. The only goal came from Hardy Howarth of Odwinica in the 67th minute. A few more chances in the latter of the match, but that was all both teams could offer today.
Possession: 56 - 44
Chances: 3 - 2
Man of the Match (Eights): Anthony Zahora
Man of the Match (Madpool): Hardy Howarth
Final Score: Eights United 0 - Battlestar Odwinica 1
Rising Phoenix vs Leeds M.O.T
Rising Phoenix hosted Leeds in todays match-up. This being a first encounter this season for both sides, both playing the same 4-4-2 format. This was going to be which team was better at which style. Both teams were desperate for a win today, both are in the relegation zone at this stage of the league. Both needed to win, and it took until the 34th minute for Leeds M.O.T to breakaway and score the opener. Hamit Altug scored from within the penalty zone, which summed the first 45 minutes up. After the best 45 minutes Leeds have played this season so far, it started to go wrong. Viquardinho Berger recieved a yellow card in the 54th minute. 2 substitutions for Leeds in the 57th and 80th minute and an injury to Viquardinho summed the next half up in terms of action. And brings with it, the first win to Leeds this season so far.
Possession: 56 - 44
Chances: 3 - 1
Man of the Match (Rising): Max Hendry
Man of the Match (Leeds): Ionut Codrin
Final Score: Rising Phoenix 0 - Leeds M.O.T 1
The Sixty Fourthers vs Intergalactico Stars
Both teams have it all to play for in todays contest, Sixty Fourthers hosted Inter in todays match. It didn't start well for Sixty Fourthers, a booking for Zara Hagolahi in the 33rd bought a damper onto the match. Which he soon rectified after being awarded, and scoring a penalty just 3 minutes later. Half time came and went, and a sub in the 49th minute for Sixty. Fike Sarsari was subbed for Abdallah Kermashani. Just as the home fans thought it couldn't get better, Sixty Fourthers scored their second goal. Scorer was Sirwan Baralla, assisted by the first scorer, Zara Hagolahi. Terry Hogan was booked in the 64 minute for Inter after a tackle to Evstathios Panadapolos, which resulted in him being injured and subbed for Oliverio Ribeiro. A sub for Sixty and a booking to Chris Benoit finished this match today.
Possession: 60 - 40
Chances: 2 - 1
Man of the Match (Sixty): Zara Hagolahi
Man of the Match (Inter): Steve Sting
Final Score: The Sixty-Fourthers 2 - Intergalactico Stars 0
Table (as it stands)