Real Madrid 0-2 Chelsea
As the race in Group A heats up Chelsea needed 3 points to keep their UWIFA campaign alive while Madrid just needed to follow up on their win over Munich to get one step closer to qualification. Madrid would however be dealt a huge blow as keeper Richard Clarke cited that he head class and had no gear (but still sat and watched the whole match) so Akil ‘Kun’ Dowridge had to take the place between the sticks. Patrice “Patzini the girls them zucchini” Marshall was handed the first chance of the match but his header was saved by Hosea Boyce. Both sides failed to keep control of the game and their shooting at goal was woeful. The Blues would take the lead as a slip by defender Phillip Moore caused Chelsea’s new signing Christopher Austin to ghost past him and finish with a rasping drive leaving Dowridge helpless. Madrid’s Davidson turned up the style and had the crowd going wild as he beat Shane Weekes with a rainbow flick dribble (an example http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu8DmYMfda0&feature=related ).
After Weekes vital signs were checked and he was deemed fit to play the game went on. Chelsea would go on to dominate in the second half, surviving a few scares along the way. The boys in blue had every answer for each question Madrid asked. Chelsea would eventually kill off the game as Tevyn Gill cleared and the ball fell to Shaquille Layne who beat Joel Franklyn with pace and finished between the keeper’s legs. Things got so desperate for Madrid that Dowridge made a few runs out of the bars to help their attack but his forays forward amounted to nothing and the Madridistas have a must win game against Dortmund to stay alive.
Ajax 5-0 Liverpool
Liverpool started the match playing very well and should’ve drawn first blood after Mukta Balroop was played through one on one and had eons to finish his chance but shot straight at Shavar Jones. It was a very precious opportunity for them as it was all Ajax from then on. To say Ajax passed them to death would be an understatement as they drew imaginary triangles around Liverpool from defence to attack. A quick one two between Rene Best and Omari Eastmond carved open the defence and Best scored his first for the tournament. The dominance continued and Tazieo Riley skinned an opponent on the line and squared back to Gregg Applewaithe. Liverpool tried in vain with Khalid Batson trying to create an opportunity but the Ajax defence stood firm.
The second half began as the first with Ajax dominating the night’s proceedings and Best danced his way through the Red’s defence to score his second for the night. The competition’s top goal scorer Omari Eastmond missed two easy chances but made up for them with a powerful drive after an intricate through ball from Riley carved open the opposition’s defence. The dutch were mastering totaalvoetbal (total football) with tricks and flicks around their opponents. Tito Barrow scored a fifth after some quick passing and the ref put Liverpool out of their misery with an embarrassing defeat.
AC Milan 0-1 Manchester City
This was the match for Manchester City to record their first win after defeat to Porto FC. Their defensive frailties raised their ugly head again as a Milan player was played through by a mistake in the back but the easy chance was shot wide. “Harry” Husbands started well for Milan as he won tackle after tackle and distributed possession from defence. Milan threw everything and the kitchen sink at City who rode their luck and kept solid at the back. City also had chances to take the lead as it seemed some of the Rossoneri were taking the game pretty easily.
At the half manager Daniel Rowe inspired his troops to give it their all in the second half. The manager was very vocal seen marching up and down in his technical area barking out orders to his players. His words would not fall on deaf ears as City took the lead with Captain Tremaine Ishmael muscling his way through the Milan defence and saved the ball from going out, the ball fell to Stefano Pereira who stepped inside and finished the chance. An upset was on the cards. Wave after wave of the Milan attack came at City but they held firm through their defence and the impressive Jalani Adams. Adams saved his side with virtually the last kick of the game as his team mate lost possession and Rico Brathwaite had a one on one chance and the keeper kept him out with a full stretch save.
Manchester United 2-1 Arsenal
Manchester United controlled the play early as expected and Festus Drakes missed an early chance to put his team ahead. Arsenal threatened with Stephen Williams in the attack but the Red Devils held their nerve and annihilated any threat coming their way. The gunners would however be undone by some intricate passing and Clint hurley opened the scoring for his side once again with a low shot that beat the keeper way too easy. Arsenal began to implode as one of their players handled a cross and Festus Drakes stepped up to convert an easy penalty. The United defence became lackadaisical but the Gunners failed to capitalize.
Captain Nickoy Young tried to resurge an Arsenal comeback after a maurading run from the back and a quick one two with his team mate saw the defender power a volley home. United didn’t know what hit them. Arsenal began pressing them but United kept cool and calm by playing their slow and intricate passing game. Hurley should’ve had his second after his on target shot from outside the box was saved by the Arsenal custodian. Manchester United held out for the win but Arsenal will have a lot to do in their remaining two games if they are to progress.
Juventus 0-0 Bayern Munich
Yet to register a win far less a goal Juventus were expected to do the job and leave with all three points against Munich. Juventus were defending and attacking in numbers, Bayern just couldn’t keep the ball under possession. Shane Browne was spear heading the Juve attack taking on defenders with his change of pace. Under the watchful eye of UWI first team coach Ricardo ‘Cracka’ Goddard, the freshers were throwing everything at Munich. The attacking trio of Kamali, Manning and Browne looked to make something happen but the opposition kept them at bay. Browne had the opportunity to give his side the lead and their first goal but blazed his shot well over the cross bar. Munich’s defence stood strong and restricted the Bianconeri to long wayward shots.
Juve started back the second half with an easy chance as Damien Small (another Hoff?) was played through but his tame shot trickled wide. Both attacks were profligate in the final third and it seemed no one wanted to put the ball in the back of the net. Juve players showed a lot of individual skill on the ball but as a unit they couldn’t seem to click together. After having their opponents on the ropes for most of the match and wasting free kick after free kick Juventus could be on their way out if they do not register a win in their last game. Bayern Munich on the other hand have 2 matches to save their campaign.
Barcelona 0-0 Inter Milan
After back to back defeats it would seem that Inter Milan’s spirits would be down as they are virtually out of the competition. Barcelona had come out of a drab boring draw with Liverpool and Dafar “Ras Pep” Armour-Shillingford had many questions to answer, as fans were expecting to see at least 10% of the skill of their namesake. The side served up another stalemate and if Inter had any better finishers they would’ve been punished for criminal defending. The blaugrana are not living up to expectations at the moment and Inter with a point but should’ve left with all three after a good showing.
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