Great Start for Calvert

F.C. Greatness made it two wins out of two with an emphatic 4-0 home win over Bonkers. Faust Baronchelli was the first to test the ‘keeper on 21 minutes but Hawke was equal to it and dealt with it. Gino Calacone hit a post with a dangerous back pass before Alvaro Recoba headed Greatness into a 34th minute lead. This was quickly doubled as Martinus Benfari also headed in and Greatness were dominant as they went into the half-time break. The second-half opened with Agostino Filippinetti lobbing over Hawke to make it 3-0. Bonkers finally created a chance on 68 minutes but Elton Hills chipped over and it was then 4-0 as Benfari added his second of the game from distance. Stefan Beelenkamp had a free-kick saved and Benfari was sent-off for two bookable offences but neither incident threatened to dampen the Greatness mood. Darrencalvert was in jubilant mood as he exclaimed, ‘top of the league’ with a big smile on his face. Bonkers News reported that GarethLloyd ‘is not comfortable at the moment’ and this will remain the case while his side try to adapt to life a division higher.

Pahang United made it six points out of six with an impressive 2-1 home win over Villarreal. Errol Beddoe actually shocked the home side with a bicycle kick on 7 minutes which gave Villarreal the lead and Pahang’s problems might have worsened had Jonathan Boulding made more of a headed opportunity. Rano Pantow did threaten for the hosts but his header narrowly missed while Romeo Hogg lobbed over. Villarreal threatened again before the break as Ger Wattamaleo headed over but they would still take their advantage into the second-half. Pahang would improve after the break and Pantow’s side-footed effort needed saving by Abrey. Ilppo Visavuori had a header saved by Hussain as the visitors looked for a key second goal but it was not to be. They would pay for this as Hogg hit home the equaliser from distance and then nearly saw Wattamaleo gift them the advantage with a dangerous back header. Pahang weren’t to be denied, though, as Tajo Cuevas placed the ball beyond Abrey for what turned out to be the winning goal. While MrT has explained that he is very busy at the moment he is managing his side expertly and has them in early contention. Cathal will be looking for his side to record their first points sooner rather than later as they look to kick-start their season.

Hicktown Hillbillies had to be resolute to record their second victory of the season as they triumphed 1-0 at Real Madrid FC. Madrid had the opening chance of the game as Samvel Mortanian hit a free-kick tamely at Boston in goal. Kevin Gabriele did likewise with a shot on goal while Billy Bob shot over at the other end in a quiet first-half. Madrid also had the first attempt of the second-half but Gabriele lobbed well over. They had a further chance through Mortanian but he horribly mishit his shot and Billy Bob made matters worse for the hosts as he headed in from a corner. Pasi Lintu wasted a headed chance as Madrid tried to respond and he was then denied by Boston as the Hillbillies showed great determination to secure the three points. Gary_C admitted that his side had ‘rode (their) luck’ and said that the ‘performance will need to improve’ against Pahang. FredRizzo will be disappointed that his side couldn’t find a cutting edge to their performance but will also realise results will come if they carry on creating chances in this manner.

Yorkshire Amateurs recorded their first win of the season as the defeated PSV Eindhoven 3-2 at Phillips Stadion. PSV started the better but Turrini coped well with Rene Maslovsky’s powerful shot. The Amateurs responded in fine fashion as Antony Wallwork lobbed in the opener on 19 minutes while Andrew Potts nearly made it 2-0 as his chip hit the bar. It would be 2-0 on the half-hour, though, as Glyn Arnold completed a smart breakaway. Warren Hibbitt instantly hit back for the hosts with a fine finish in the area and it remained 2-1 at the break. The visitors started the second-half well but Gerard McMahon’s shot lacked the power while Wallwork had a shot saved by Reina. Both sides had free-kick opportunities with Potts having a shot saved for the away side before Jose Fonte skimmed one over the bar for PSV. Frans Haggbring did level the game with a fine header on 79 minutes but the Amateurs found the perfect response as Arnold did likewise at the other end on 89 minutes to win the game. Danlufc13 will be pleased his side have got their first win on the board following a tough campaign last time out while Kadri will be hopeful his side can pick up their first points soon after this late defeat.

Kensington Boys Club picked up their first points of the season with a 2-0 home triumph over AJ Rovers. A free-kick by Aubrey de Vere hit the angle as the hosts started with a purpose while Mercourios Simos shot over at the other end. Charles Tilly also fired high before heading at the ‘keeper as the chances kept coming. Tilly did get his goal on 37 minutes as he headed in a corner before Sonny Vickerman hit a post and Byron Simon hit a tame free-kick as Rovers searched for an equaliser before the break. The second-half started with Tilly hitting the angle with a toe-poke before de Vere smashed a volley against the bar. Seymore MacRanald did have a scary moment in front of his own goal and Simon hit two free-kicks close as Rovers maintained a threat. However, the second goal would go to the hosts as Maurice Jacobs drilled in a low shot and it might have been three but Gilbert de Clare couldn’t quite make good with a diving header. Patrikpatrik will have been over the moon with a strong home performance but will be keen to take it on their travels as they go to Yorkshire on Friday. Rothion will be hopeful this was just a blip as they look for a better performance on home soil against Villarreal.

White Hawk maintained their unbeaten start with a 1-0 away triumph at AC Milan. A free-kick by Adan Donahue was saved by Levein before Charly Chan Jet Soe headed over as Hawk enjoyed the only two openings of the first-half. The second 45 minutes began with a chance for Quigley Addison but his free-kick was straight at Dankoi while a lobbed header by Donahue hit wood at the other end. Donahue would make the breakthrough, though, as he volleyed in brilliantly from distance. Matts Perman tried to add a second but his half-volley was saved while Jerry Raafenberg headed poorly when well-placed. Milan tried to respond but Andrea Pirlo’s diving header went high over the bar and their opportunity in the game had passed. Hooraymee keeps progressing his side through the divisions masterfully and if the start to the campaign is anything to go by this one may be no different. Xmensch will be keen for his side to bounce back after a disappointing display but will know he has a lot of work to do following their mismanagement under previous bosses.