Perfect Start Not a Dream

Dream Team put in a dominating performance but left it late to eventually defeat EspAda 3-1. Luke Light gave Dream Team an excellent start by planting a header beyond Kerrigan on 14 minutes while Warren Wish nearly added another as he chipped over. Diego Maradona did likewise with a lob at the other end as the half finished quietly. The second-half began with Adam Aspire being denied by Kerrigan before Wish skimmed the crossbar with another effort. These missed chances came back to haunt the home side as Sidney Motter placed a calm shot home for EspAda on 68 minutes to level matters. DT set about trying to reassert themselves but Ronaldo Ready missed the target before Light was denied by Kerrigan from distance. Garry Gain saw a driving shot saved before he placed a header way off-target as they continued to be frustrated. Gain wouldn’t be denied forever, though, and on 84 minutes he drilled in a powerful low shot which put them back in front. Two minutes later and it was game over as Wish connected well with a powerful strike to make it 3-1. MrJames gave a celebratory ‘woop’ on victory and things look to be going very much according to plan as they sit top of the table with the maximum nine points. New manager Malteseexpert has the task of moulding his side and with the season still in its early stages there is every chance he can make an impact.

Wortley afc also have nine points after the first three matches as they edged out Glory Hornets 3-2 at the western. The Hornets had the first chance and Toma Popadic saw his miscued effort come back off the post and cleared. The home side responded through a Walter Willock driving shot which flew past Rosbotham for the opening goal. However, the Hornets were still well in the game and Popadic fared better with his second effort as he hit the back of the net from distance. Lionel Monk swiftly made it 2-1 to the visitors with a powerful strike. Brandon Hiller did manage to head in an equaliser on 40 minutes for the hosts but it was the Hornets who were pressing before the break as Popadic missed a headed opportunity. The second-half belonged to wortley, though, as they looked for the goal which would give them three points. Willock would have a side-footed effort held by Rosbotham before Quincy Bowey was sent-off for elbowing as the home side’s task became harder. Despite this they would continue to press with Willock missing with a header before placing a fine shot beyond the ‘keeper for a dramatic 90th minute winner. Thegreatlordbags will be pleased with the resolute nature of his side and if they can continue in this scoring fashion they look set to make a big impression this term. GregPerkins has had the exact opposite start as they are now pointless from three matches and the manager will need to work hard to turn things round.

Tir Eoghain put an end to Morley Town’s unbeaten start with a 4-0 victory at Parc Oilean na Ghull. The home side were dominant throughout and had already gone close through Broderick Shilton before a precise header by Harold Hankers gave them the lead. Andres Iniesta made it 2-0 on 19 minutes as he hit through the legs of Zubeldia. Reno Robredo did try to respond for the hosts but his free-kick hit the woodwork whilst Iniesta’s set-piece at the other end nestled in the back of the net for 3-0 to the hosts. Shilton made it 4-0 on 42 minutes by completing an excellent breakaway move and the game was over as a contest. The home side remained the better side after the break but Iniesta’s header was saved before Jim Hotte put his diving header wide. Adolf Munzberg did miss the goal with an effort at the other end in what turned out to be a thoroughly disappointing day for Morley. Tyroneabu is living up to the early season claim that his side ‘are ready’ as they sit unbeaten in third and with a big match against wortley next up we will learn even more about this progressive side then. Morley News reported the performance as ‘abject’ and will expect a big improvement on Tuesday.

Rolling Thunder and Cressex were involved in the game of the day as they shared six goals to finish with a point each. Thunder started brightly and an eighth minute penalty gave Marcelo da Silva the chance to put them in front. John Obi Mikel had a shot saved by Clooney before he put another effort over the bar as the home side remained on top. A breakaway move saw Danilo Bauza miss the target while Cressex emerged as an attacking force as Luca Scolza shot wide at the other end. Carasario Falcioni headed wide shortly afterwards before Augusto Ferrazzoli powered in a low shot from distance to make it 1-1. Cressex were buoyant and Douglas Wallberg placed the ball through the legs of McArraway to make it 2-1 on 40 minutes. The second-half continued in attacking fashion with Thunder opening up by equalising thanks to an excellent Bauza free-kick. The same player then placed the ball beyond Clooney to complete the turnaround moments later. However, Cressex wouldn’t be quietened at the other end as Ferrazzoli added a sumptuous lob to make it 3-3 on 53 minutes. Thunder saw Erland Hangeland head over while Ferrazzoli was denied by the ‘keeper at the other end. There was still time for Benjamin Unesson to have a chance to win it for the hosts but he placed his shot too close to Clooney and the game ended in stalemate. Jimmy will be pleased with how his side is responding to his management and they will only get better the longer the young coach works with them. Villan_RAS has his side unbeaten on five points and they look equipped to have a much better season following their recent relegations.

Mighty Mojos are also on five points after winning a tight game at Jammas AllStars. The Mojos opened the scoring on 16 minutes as Jayden Stevens shot home in the area and the goal would prove the match-winner as defences remained on top. A shot on 79 minutes by Ferdinand Quinn narrowly failed to make it 2-0 but they had done enough to secure three valuable points. SpikyJamie will be more than pleased when he logs back in to see his side well-placed in sixth and looking defensively sound. Jamma’s side will encounter tough matches such as these as the manager looks to build a youthful side but they will reap the rewards in seasons to come.

Alsancak won the battle of the young teams as they defeated Norfolk 4-1 at Mosquito Alley. An early header by John Burston needed saving by Clemens before Fraizer Campbell headed wide. Evgeny Kuryanov responded by heading off-target for Norfolk but Dante Allegri did manage to put the visitors in front with a clinical header on 17 minutes. Alsancak kept their cool, though, with Campbell placing the ball home accurately 12 minutes later to level matters. Burston followed suit with a precise header on 33 minutes to put Alsancak in front and although Campbell had a goal disallowed Burston did make it 3-1 before the break with another excellent header. The second-half saw fewer chances but Burston did net his hat-trick goal with a thumping volley on 66 minutes. Andy Howe wasted a chance at the other end but Norfolk were well-beaten and their day ended more disappointingly as Rowan Whitlow was sent-off late in the day. Wienersnitzel will be relieved to get his side’s first points of the season as they look to compete while remaining in good form throughout the season. Howemiester will be happy with his side’s first goal but they remain whipping boys of the division.