Match Review - League Match 5

Kawabanga FC 3 - 2 The Losers FC

Starting Line-up:
Ryan,Dinesh,Sree,Mahen,Viknesh,Prem,Ezek,Kathir,
Siva,Vijay,Vishnu

Substitutes:Naga,Prashant,Anand,Sivadinho,Keerthi,DocK

Goals:Vijay(pen 30min,70min,75min)

Assist:Vijay,Vishnu,Keerthi

Man of the Match: Vijay

MVP: Vijay

KFC Play of the Day: Vijay our latest addition summed up a world class performance with a hattrick and the last goal especially was a class act..He showed real real hunger and style throughout the game claiming both MOM and MVP for this week..Clean Sweep.

Match Review:

This was yet again to be another mouthwatering contest between two friendly rivals and the game didnt fail to impress.With KawaBanga's star player karthik not starting due to an injury and a couple of key players missing from the team sheet it looked like the turtles had to dig in deep to earn a result against a full strength TLFC.From the starting whistle tackles were flying and mouths were running..Both teams kept it tight at the back and were hesitant to break free..Until TL got their dubious break in the 20th min when the ref allowed play to go on despite our defenders screaming for offside..It sure looked like one but the man in black had the last say..It was a really soft goal to concede and heads were already starting to drop..Was it going to be another Kawabanga collapse..Within minutes justice was served as Vijay was maliciously fouled in the box and the ref had no hesitation in pointing to the spot..And spot on it was as Vijay coolly converted the spotkick to equalise and boosted the morale of the team..The half ended with neither sides capitalising on chances created..Kawabanga morale was good at half time and the boys in green set out onto the field to kill the game and complete the double over TLFC.But the soccer gods had other ideas.With manager Abi Fergusons seat already under fire this season after a few lacklustre performance by the team events after kickoff did him no favour .Within mins after kickoff TLFC capitalised on dinesh's injury as their "star player" Jonathan raced pass the hobbling dinesh and audaciously made the net ripple..Kawabangers all around the areana couldnlt believe it.Abi Ferguson was in despair with the board of directors not looking pleased.Yet again another soft goal conceded and worst still the blow coming at the worst possible time..Morale started to plunge and many wondered whether the kawabangers were gonna be resigned to fate and throw the game away like they have done previously..they pushed hard for the equaliser but to no avail.there were questions has to whether TL were gonna punish the bangers who were surging forward in search of the equaliser..Waves and waves of attack followed but the TL backline stood their ground..And to complicate matters prashant got sent off just as the Bangers were picking up pace and the situation begin to boil over..The ref had accidentally sent off prashant and the shocked midfielder flared up and needed answers.The drama raised questions as to whether the decisions were gonna go against the team..The team was shocked to have lost one man esp trailing 1-0 down and pushing for the equaliser.The lads no longer could afford to play the pressing game and instead had to soak up the pressure.2-1 down and 10 men fightin against a resolute TLFC seeking revenge from their 4-2 defeat earlier this season..It was an uphill task and many would have wrote off the turtles from getting anything out of the game but the kawabangers yet again proved their metal in what the fans feel is one of the comebacks ever.10 men Bangers started gathering momentum and started playing smart football.They couldnt afford to concede another goal which would have sealed their fate.Keeping things tight at the back, they employed the counter attacking strategy..Soak and Strike that is.While many were surpised by the teams withdrawn approach despite being on the back foot it proved otherwise..Against all odds in the 70th min, Vijay who was kept quiet for most of the second half striked again..a well taken goal from a vishnu's assist that broke the hearts of the TL fans..The opponents were shell shocked and couldnt believe how they has conceded the goal playing against 10men..With the clock running down and a man down the captain was screaming for everyone to close the game and secure the point but the star of the day had other ideas..There was still room for one last trick up his sleeves..A long pump from keerthi saw Vijay race past the TL defence and clinically volley it pass the hapless keeper.A class act and surely a goal of the season contender.TLFC players went berzerk not knowing what has just hit them..With only a few minutes left this time kawabangers shut the door for good and TLFC had no more gas in them to overturn the result..As the final whistle sounded the kawabangers rejoiced in the hard earned victory and morale in the camp was an all time high.Doing the double against TLFC was by no means an easy feat and the bangers who ran ragged throughout the game still had a bit left in their tanks to savour the sweet victory.Kudos to the TL boys for being good sports and accepting defeat graciously..They definitely felt hard done by the result but the fireworks were blazing at the kawabangers side..Kawabangers have to agree that TLFC are one of the strongest teams they faced and it was a pleasure playing against such talented players..The post match saw a unhappy prashant having a confrontation with the ref but after much controversy all ended well and kawabangers took home a fully derserved 3 points.The post match interview saw the captain congratulate Vijay for his moments of brilliance and sheer class.He also added that that despite the victory there was no room for complacency as the Bangers look to climb up the table and establish them as Division 1 Champions.With CUFC looking like running away with the championship, Captain Prem warned players that performances must be upped and attendance has got to be sustaine in order for the bangers to mount a serious championship challenge.Other than his words of caution the beeming captain hailed his troop for their fighting spirit and hardwork and confidently sent a shout out to the other teams to be beware.Speaking on Manager Abi Ferguson's position the captain declined to comment and said its the boards decision.Pundits feel that the board will give Abi more time to change the teams fortunes after this crucial result.with ladbrokes offering 1/3 odds for him to be the be next to face the boot the question now is whether will Abilution continue to stay or will he go?Kawabanga Dudes!!