Division 1 Round 3

These Charming Men vs. West Brom Strollers 1-0
RDCM decided to go with Norbert Derksen between the posts once again. It is rumoured that his one year senior rival to the Charming keeper position Ion Avellino has been struggling with bad form this season and has not been chosen to start since the cup match against Bully Boys FC. These Charming Men dominated both halves despite Strollers better possession but once again West Brom showed a world-class defensive side. In the 64th minute however Chano Delgado was a head above the rest and put it away beautifully to bring RDCM’s side a third place.

RDCM will have to manage without Charming Captain Linus Streicher who had to leave the pitch injured and will not return until the second week of June and thus will miss out on Fridays match against Bully Boys.


Bully Boys FC vs. Gooners 0-0
It’s difficult to say that this match had it all since it had very little. Bully Boys initially took control but Gooners fought back in the 2nd half when Bully Boys had difficulties in keeping up the pressure. Bully Boys earned some well earned credit for their defensive side with both goal keeper Kangashaka and defender Vasama on the round 3 Xperteleven. This despite the fact that Kangashaka came off injured in the 56th minute.
The match had further glory as Manager of the round was declared to be FMRealism. Some might question the grounds for it in this particular match but the Gooners manager has proven time and time again that he is the best manager in division 1 right now and has brought his team to levels they could only dream of in the past.
Bully Boys now face their old rivals These Charming Men who have never been defeated by Cathalio11’s team. Bully Boys will seek revenge after their quarter final exit from the cup at the hands of RDCM’s side.


F.C. Greatness vs. African Imitators 2-2
Most Exciting Match of the Round was awarded as points were shared between old coach Darrencalvert and new coach Gravitons. An early goal by Faust Baronchelli caused an explosion of pink colours on Cedar Road after just 2 minutes time. New signing Arnautovic was perhaps too eager to show his worth as he was carded thereafter but the Greatness onslaught with 4 chances would only result in the one goal before half time.
Imitators showed up after the break as a new team. Roja scored after just 2 minutes but neither side seemed to be able to break the deadlock as Imitators suddenly played much more secure football and made Greatness wish they had put the game away earlier. AI Man of the match Wayne Rooney scored in the 90th minute which should have been the winner but Faust Baronchelli had other plans as he scored his second of the match in the 91st minute. Despite his great contribution it was Colluato who earned the man of the match and went on to captain the Xperteleven for round 3.

African Imitators face current second place holders White Hawk. Meanwhile FC Greatness will be hoping to end their spell of draws when they face off with AJ Rovers on Friday.

AJ Rovers vs. Kensington Boys Club 2-2
Speaking of draws, most points this round was shared in tightly contested matches. Rovers – Kensington games have been historically tight with KBC bringing home most of the points and a form of friendly rivalry is being established between the teams.
Tuesdays game would produce fifteen chances in total but it was Rovers who started off with a great first half with a pressure that the Boys found difficult to handle. Charles Tilly was booked out of shear frustration and it was not one of his best games for the club. Rovers struck again in the 75th minute and KBC looked helplessly behind at 2-0 and with very little time left. But Rovers became too comfortable it seemed and Harry Whitlow showed once more that he is a man for the future as he provided a much needed goal just a minute after conceding. James Wilde then scored with a very cheeky free kick to draw the match. Patrikpatrik would have wanted a win this day but considering the performance he must be clearly happy with a point.
Kensington now face Gooners in what could be a very important match for the Boys and a measure of where they are going this season. Rovers are expected to put at least one youngster to the task in order to break down a Greatness of a defense on Friday and to secure a good season.

Carthage FC vs. Yorkshires Amateurs 0-1
It was to take 94 minutes until Carthage FC was defeated, which was the fourth loss in a row for the oligarchic republic. Furthermore Kenneth MacKenna was injured but is expected to return in two weeks time. Carthage is definitely a team for the future with huge potential but Blakey0500 should expect his team to perform better being the second strongest team in the division even now.
Yorkshires Amateurs did a fine job and 19 year old Jeremie Carpenter will be happy with his first clean sheet after conceding three goals in his debut for the Amateurs even though senior keeper Antunes Bicanço served in goal the final 30 minutes after Carpenter sustained a minor injury.
Carthage are now dead last and it will be a battle of the bottom the fourth round between them and West Brom Strollers which may be Carthages chance to break this spell of losses. But it will take hard work against Strollers top defense. Yorkshire Amateurs will be facing mid-table Bristol City and it will be difficult to predict whether Carpenter will be fit to play another match so soon.

White Hawk FC vs. Bristol City 0-0
It was White Hawk all the way from the start in this match. Early on Rowan Atlee had to come off injured and was replaced by Ramão Graciete who then officially made his debut after the 897.000 econ deal that brought him to the club in the beginning of May. He was instantly baptized into division 1 football as White Hawk kept firing away at the Bristol City defense. Kelvin Farmer shot wide just before the break for Bristol but it was looking like White Hawks finally would be back on track after a disappointing season despite losing their top goal keeper to a twisted ankle in the first half.
The second half was a disappointment to say the least, both teams looked happy with the result and despite two chances from White Hawk there was no energy and Bristol City should have created more chances with the form they have been in.
White Hawk will hope to get Tarik Dankoi ready for Fridays game against African Imitators as Wayne Rooney has looked quite eager so far despite poor results overall. Bristol City have another away game coming up and it is all set up for18-year old superstar Jimmy Rankine to make his debut.