Fusion United

[David Malone]

Before kickoff, there was some bad news for Fusion United, as the manager same down with a case of sleep in syndrome and was unable to attend this morning match, the assistant took the reins on his behalf, vs Mahmut FC, a team placed 8th in the table, just above yesterdays opponents Dino FC. The "Mut's" form was not a sign for much worry for the assistant, 3 losses and a draw made for grim reading for Mut's fans, and you could sense the home fans knew this, with the atmosphere that was visibly tense amid the visit of the leagues most free scoring team, who have so far shipped in 67 goals to date.

The assistant, on his managers orders, reverted to the same starting XI that played Lucian FC, feeling that today's opponents where not to be taken lightly. A return to the field for the rampant strikeforce of Keane and Sturridge did little to hearten the home support. And so it proved to be after just 4 minutes Keane carried on his impervious form with a wonder goal from 25 yards out. At twenty years old this young striker has a bright future at the Clarets for years to come. 1-0 to the Clarets, changed the atmosphere for the worst, as the visiting audience was roaring but their counterparts where in a deafening silence, this was going to be a long day, they thought.

Just 90 seconds later, the home fan's worst nightmares where confirmed when Keane again, who else, got in behind the Mahmut defence, and played in Mijailovic, the defender slotting home from close range to make it 2-0 to the visiting side after just 6 minutes. The Clarets where comfortable now, a very early commanding lead, they felt content to just play the ball between themselves and let the Mut's chase. Sadly, their confidence was short lived.

After some sloppy interplay from Schmidt and Miswan, the ball was taken by the opposition and a quick ball up-field looped over the defence for the opposing striker to slot home from 12 yards, Kamal left helpless. 1-2 after 13 minutes and the hosts sniffed a vulnerability about this Fusion team.

The goal took the confident short passing away from the Clarets, and with the words "not to take the team lightly" ringing from their ears, the Clarets sought to atone for their error of judgement. They would not have to wait too long as on 27 minutes a fantastic solo run by Schmidt, who was at fault for the goal, made the score 1-3, and the game was back in the Clarets control. Schmidt's goal marked a landmark, 70 League goals for the season, easily the most in the league(Pollas are 2nd on 61, but have played a game less).

On 43 minutes, the Clarets all but sealed the win, with a excellent strike from Keane, after being set up by Sturridge made the score, 1-4 to the visitors, and they could go in at half time with their heads held high in the knowledge that the game was in their hands.

The game continued pretty much in the same vein with the visitors attacking the Mut's goal at will. On 69 minutes, Keane stretched the advantage to 4 goals with a wonderful strike. This was Keane 6th goal in the league in 4 games, a prolific rate, and a striker at the top of his game. 1-5 to the Clarets.

A minute later, slacking defending allowed the Mut's in again, and they duly obliged by slotting the ball home. 2-5 for the Clarets and the home side could take some pride away with them,the first team in the league to put 2 past the Claret's since the seasons start. The manager will not be happy with this, as the team's defensive reliability is a large reason for the teams rise in fortunes and form. Lots for the team to reflect on, the main question after today's game on the fans lips was, "Can we win in Europe?". Tune in tonight from Romania to see if the Clarets can make it to the semi Finals!

Final result: Mahmut FC 2 - 5 Fusion United

Updated League table below:

[Tommy Vernersson]

Awsome showcase I would love to type this much aswell~ if English was my mother tounge.
Keep it up!