Ravers travelled to Argentina, this was like going back in time to the 60/70's when Argentine football was renowned for it's no surrender tackles, this is exactly what Rainbow FC's orders were 'cripple them' no doubt a decision that was taken as they will spend another season in L5 and the drubbing Ravers give them earlier in the season in Lancashire.
Nine minutes had been played when DC Parsson brought down Kiss the resulting free kick was put away by Douglas, with their hard tackling; Douglas being a free kick SA he was singled out for some extra special attention and so on 13 minutes Gibson one of three Rainbow FC's did the damage breaking Douglas's foot, when through on goal inside the box, Diaz converted the penalty, small reward for seeing Ravers top scorer in the league leaving on a stretcher.
The game was marred throughout Rainbow trying their up most to put Ravers off their own game plan, it was not working, and Ravers were not going to allow these cowboys reel them in and down to their level.
Gonzalaz cam up with a fine repost on (18) with a fine solo run skipping past the onslaught of swinging boots to score his third in as many games, this young 18 yo is now showing that the record fee was money well spent.
Rainbow's third DC Brzyski, quickly followed the other two into the referees book on when chopping down Kissi as he bared down on goal, no consultation was needed it was a clear penalty, Diaz again converting on (31).
Ravers were glad to see HT at this point, it's no understatement to say they were battered and bruised.
Big Steve just told them, "stay cool, don't bite and jump every time one of the f***ers comes near you" Team captain asked why did you not bring on Jase for Dougy? are you serious two games tomorrow the CL semi and your doing fine with ten men, no point risking another player, let them have their taste of blood, we'll savour the victory.
Nothing changed from the Argentine players as the second half begun tackle after tackle went unpunished by the ref.
On 50 minutes Ravers DC Hanycez had had enough and gave one of their thee strikers what for! from the free kick O'Brian scored, three minutes later Coates was in the refs little black book for a stiff tackle on Gonzalaz.
Hanycez rubbed salt in the wounds when playing on the counter Kissi found him free on the edge of the box slotting the ball home into the top corner.
Ravers sixth of the afternoon came from Cid with a sublime pass from Gonzalaz found him on the edge of the box and like Hanycez he made no mistake as he powered the drive in off the bar, 83 minutes gone and the final whistle could not come soon enough.
Fianal score 1-6 and a broken foot in a pear tree.
Early examination from the medical staff estimate a six day lay off which will see the end of Douglas's season or 15 treatment packs.![]()