Greatness Take Title

The title showdown between F.C. Greatness and AFC Stanley went the way of the home side following a controlled performance. Inspirational defender Dennis Gyllenhielm opened the scoring from a corner after 12 minutes. Stanley, looking for a point to secure the title, found themselves unable to get through a tight defensive unit and not even an injury to Rachao in the Greatness goal could help them. The title was confirmed for the hosts when Fabio Cannavaro scored the second on 70 minutes to set off celebrations amongst the home support. Greatness chairman, Mr McMahon, was in jubilant mood, "I can't believe it, it's the greatest day of my life and in Greatness history." Stanley manager, Markham33, was dignified in defeat, "Well done Daz, tactics spot on." said the boss. Both sides can be proud of their achievements and both will be looking to build on it in the RM Invitational next season.

Goals Aloud were relegated as they slumped to a 4-2 defeat at home to FC Joga Bonito. The home side did take the lead through a Rowley Kinsella strike but were undone by a three goal blitz before half-time. Reinhold Bolte scored first for the visitors before Demetrio Delpiano scored his twelth of the season. Marzuki Nugraha finished well in the penalty area to leave the hosts with a mountain to climb in the second-half. Goals Aloud pushed hard after the break but their only reward was to be a Constantino de Melo header after 83 minutes. FCJB sealed the win when Shinosuke Isimaru headed in during injury-time. Goals Aloud News reported that, "Even though it's been a short period of time in Division One for Ocs18 he has enjoyed it immensely." After the positive impact he made during his stay the future looks bright for Goals Aloud. The same could also be said for Joga after Jimmy led a mid-season revival after the club looked to be slipping under previous management.

Santos FC finished their promotion winning campaign with a 2-1 win away at Newry City. In an end-to-end encounter it was the home side who took the lead through reliable forward Muharem Husic. Santos quickly turned the game on its head in a four minute spell. Torbjorn Alshammar scoring his eleventh goal of the season from a free-kick before Sonny Ozzinho struck from inside the penalty area. Santos coach, Sean7, was thrilled with his side's season, "I'm really proud of my boys. We have a bunch who give their heart and soul into the game." Newry can also look forward to the new season after consolidating following the previous season's relegation.

Three Lions finished on a high as they made it 0-0-18 for Leeds United. Leeds managed to create chances throughout the game but Zlatan Izuhimovic and Luca Tonizu showed more composure in front of goal to make sure of the points for the home side. Izuka was predicting big things following their fourth placed finish, "We stopped going for promotion ages ago because our younger generation couldn't get the hang of top flight football and I had to give them more games to adjust to the high tempo. We'll own the division next season." The expectations are bound to be slightly less at Leeds United who have suffered two successive relegations and will need to rebuild from the bottom up.

Tropical Thunder and Juventus played out a 1-1 draw at Larkfield to end their seasons. Alberto Morante struck first for the visitors but the lead proved to be shortlived as Nicoli Maresca shot in to ensure the game would finish all square. Tropical Thunder will be looking to bounce back at the first possible opportunity next season while Juventus will look to push onwards following their survival.