Go Forth & Conquer, Leo!

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Been away for the festive period, now I'm back!

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Still in it to win it
Season 17

Go Leo lost 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League semi final at SV Schwalben.

The home side dominated possession but the Lions had the majority of chances on target - the brilliant Schwalben goalkeeper thwarting the visitors on numerous occasions. The visitors were without two key players with winger Tohid Sadeghian and midfielder Rodrigo Altamirano missing through injuries.

Caan Score ensured Go Leo went home with an away goal, scoring on 70th minute to make it 2-1. The away goal keeps the Lion with a fighting chance to progress to the final.

In an earlier league match, Go Leo took over second place from Ghis FC Forever after winning 2-1 away.

The visiting Lions scored one in each half, first through Jimi George on 14 minutes off a Mark Closeley freekick before Closeley himself dispatched a set-piece into the top corner of the host's goal.

Ghis pulled one back late in the game but it was too little too late.

Go Leo's seven match unbeaten run - and fifth straight league win, has lifted them after a poor start to this season's campaign. They sit 11 point behind leaders FC Mattwei with five matches to go.

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By George, Jimi's done it!
Season 17

Jimi George was the hero for Go Leo after the attacking midfielder scored a second half brace against SV Schwalben to send 9-man Go Leo into the Champions' League final on a 3-2 aggregate.

Lion's Way was packed as the home fans showed up to see their team try to overcome a 2-1 first leg deficit. Go Leo made tactical changes and started with a back three and a three-man midfield. George was pushed from his wide position to play behind lone striker Mark Closeley.

The 204000 strong home support had cause for concern after just five minutes when midfielder Gaston Ricardone was sent off for an reckless challenge. The home team still dominated possession and were ahead on total shots but just could not find a way past the visiting goalkeeper.

It almost turned disastrous for the Lions when Rodrigo Altamirano was shown a second yellow card just before halftime.

Go Leo went into the break with two men short and a mountain to climb.

The home side decided not to make any changes at the break and continued with their three-man defence. The use of wingbacks proved advantageous to the Lions as they made up for the loss of personnel in midfield.

George stunned the visitors with a super strike from outside the box in the 63rd minute to put the hosts ahead.

At 1-0, Go Leo were assured for a place in the final, having an away goal advantage. But George made sure of the victory with a second goal ten minutes from time.

This is only their third Champions' League final appearance in history and a victory in the final will see them pick up their second title.

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Lions' run halted
Season 17

Go Leo saw their league run of nine matches unbeaten end after going down 2-0 away at champions elect FC Mattwei.

The match also saw them suffer yet another injury, this time to midfielder Peter Parker.

The injury is a blow to their preparation for the Champions' League final as they are already without two starting midfielders through suspension.

The 2-0 scoreline was not the true reflection of the match as the two team were evenly matched. However, the Lions somehow managed to concede two goals in each half and the introduction of the rested Mark Closeley later in the game, failed to change the scoreline.

The result leaves Go Leo third, needing just a point to secure Champions League football next season.

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Lions looking to capture coveted silverware
Season 17

The Lions will be making their first appearance in the final of the champions league after 8 seasons. Fans of the club are overjoyed that they have reached the final game of the competition and will be hoping Go Leo bring back a silverware.

Truong Dat FC are defending Champions League champions are will be favourites coming into the match.

Unfortunately for Go Leo, they will be playing without midfielders Rodrigo Altamirano and Gaston Ricardone who are both suspended after being sent off in the semifinal. Midfielder Peter Parker has recovered from a knock just in time to make the starting lineup.

Can the Lions prevail tonight?

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Lions end Season 17 without silverware
Season 17

Truong Dat FC outclassed Go Leo 3-1 in the Champions League final, meaning that the Lions end Season 17 without picking up any silverware.

However, in what can be described a harrowing league campaign, Go Leo secured promotion by finished fourth, automatically giving them another shot at the Champions League title.

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Season 18 Review



League - Champions
CL - Group Stage
Cup - Playoffs

In what was to be a roller coaster season, Go Leo secured the league title with one match to go and ended the season 6 points clear of second placed pauh FC. It came as a surprised as the Lions picked up three losses in their opening 6 fixtures. But remained unbeaten since.

Things began to click after Go Leo reverted to their 4-2-2-2 formation, discarding the 3W-2N-3W-2 formation which they preferred in Season 17.

Defender Max de Block, striker Mark Closeley and attacking midfielder Yvon Josipovic starred for the Lions in the league campaign and is expected to continue their good run of form in season 19.

In the Champions League, Go Leo failed to make up the ground after the formation change and finished winless in their group.

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Lions on the hunt for defensive cover
Season 19

Go Leo are rumored to be on the look out for a defender to boost their backline. Several names have been linked with a move to Lion's Way including World Cup winner Mats Hummel and Belgian captain Vincent Kompany.

However, Lion's Way sources decline to comment on the rumors but insisted that strengthening the midfield remain their top priority.

After the first day of the season, Go Leo has so far brought in experienced goalkeeper Nicola Giulani, 31 to replaced retired Nicolas Hohs and captured 24-year old striker, Wael Ben Younes to provide competition for Caan Score and Mark Closeley upfront.

The Lions recorded a 1-1 draw in their 2nd leg cup preliminary match but are through to the qualifying rounds on a 3-2 aggregate.

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Getting it Right
Season 19

Go Leo opened their league campaign on a sour note, losing 0-2 at home to Hero FC. Despite dominating and creating more chances than the visitors, the Lions failed to find a breakthrough.

They have since bounced back with two wins on the trot, beating F...D. FC 2-0 away before posting a hard fought 2-1 win over visiting SC Sternschanze.

Earlier on Day 4, Go Leo unveiled new recruits - 31 year old defender Wout Brondeel and 25 year old midfielder Mirjafar Nezamipour.

The Lions are still looking to sign another midfielder to add some bite in the middle of the park.

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Lions losing their way early
Season 19


Go Leo face the threat of going through their worst league season in history after they suffered their fourth defeat of the season after only seven matches.

The Lions succumbed to a 4-3 loss to hosts Juventus fc yesterday, despite almost staging a miraculous comeback after going 3-1 down. However, goals from Ben Younes, Yvon Josipovic and Mark Closeley were in vain.

Their league form is a stark contrast to their Champions League campaign, where they have a 100% record after four matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding nil.

The gaffer has since come out to declare that they are looking to bring in reinforcements to try to improve their league fortunes.