FC Croft (UK)

[Croft Original]

Champions League Quarter Final

As expected this was a very tough match in both legs.

Match 1: His main striker was banned for this match so his usual WD had to accommodate 2 AMC. An even game which we took the lead 12' giving us a vital away goal, but soon after 16' it was 1-1. Then the unthinkable happened, I was setting my self up for a draw to take home with the away goal advantage & 89' conceded a double corner to lose 2-1.

So the next match would be a must win game without conceding any away goals.

Match 2: The formations changed slightly, I had to ensurer that we dominated the midfield & he got his striker back to give him his usual formation. We got the possession we needed 60-40, but the goal just wouldn't come so mid way into the second half I changed to 4-5-1V attacking with a change of ST & brought on a DMC. Still nothing so I was accepting defeat when 89' a bad tackle on my striker meant a sending off & more important a penalty. No mistake & a deserved 1-0 victory & through to the Semi Finals on away goals. I think it was a balance of double corner in the first leg & penalty in the second leg, but overall a very even game & pleased to be still in the competition.