Oranje Fire Early On

Totaalvoetbal enjoyed a bright week as season 8 of the RM Invitational league kicked-off.

The Oranje began with a tough trip to F.C. Greatness on Tuesday where they encountered a partisan home crowd looking for a big scalp to start their season with. The first-half would be a cagey affair but Zlatan Izuhimovic altered the course of the game just four minutes into the second with a fine breakaway goal. Greatness quickly levelled courtesy of a header from Fabio Cannavaro but it would be the away side who would continue to look the more dangerous. Eventually, they would get their reward with time running out as Izuhimovic got his second goal with an excellent header.

Following this victory Totaal would then entertain another of the promoted clubs in their home opener in the shape of FMRealism and his Gooners side. The home side would be hit by an early blow as Bosse Bong suffered an injury which will keep him out until early September. Nevertheless, the Oranje would regroup quickly and Izuhimovic continued his fine early season form with a clinical strike to open the scoring on 27 minutes. Totaal would continue to look dangerous after the break and Pierre van Diemen opened his account for the season with a poacher’s effort in the area. Izuhimovic would then complete the win by netting his second brace in as many games to send the home fans away happy.

Robin Meeblind cut a satisfied figure after the game:
“It’s no secret I’ve been having some time away from the game and for the players to start in this fashion is testament to their ability,” he began.
“However, it’s only two games and we have some very tough ones to come. Sean has carried on from where he left off last season and it’s good to see OAP up there early on, the club deserves a little success. I'm sure we will see many ups-and-downs over the coming months.”