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.