Haven't posted since saturday, so I'll make it quick
Win
Win
Win
Win
At this point, AS Dudster was on a hot 14 win hot streak. Could they keep it going on. Especially facing one of the biggest teams they come accross but still managed to win 5-1 away. I was still a challenge, even at home. Different tactic from the opponent needing to adapt my strategy. Here we go:
AS Dudster (18.0) VS. IOE Mine (17.2)
The match kicks off and immediately IOE gets an opportunity. IOE player goes through to the goal and puts it in the back of the net. 1-0 for the away team in the 2nd minute. I knew it was gonna be a tough one. Despite the huge possession bonus of playing at home, overall possession and attemps are quite scarce. Mike, AS Dudster's succesful coach that brought the team to champion level in their first season quickly worked on different tactics and it pays off. Midfielder Joe Devrimol uses his amazing pace and strikes first. The keeper is too short and can't stop Devri's fireball of a shot. 1-1, AS Dudsters are back in at the 20th minute. Half time, players go back in the locker room and AS Dudster's coach has a few words with the players.
Second half begins. The new tactics are shaping up well: more possession and more attempts towards the goal. Gary Smith gets a little too physical with IOE's offense. Referee brings the yellow card and tells AS Dudster's player to calm down. At this moment, Mike decides to have Jesus Los Santos, AS Dudster's midfielder, go back on the bench and have Al-Hani Haggag strenghen the defense. Ten minutes later, Smith makes a bad tackle. The referee won't be kind this time, he brings out the red. AS Dudster are down to ten men at the 69th minute!! This is really bad. IOE are all over their opponent. AS Dudster can only hope to defend and wait for a counter attack. Blistering strike from IOE's striker, but Calum Stewart, the 19 yo keeper makes an incredible save once again, preventing IOE to get the advantage on the scoreboard. Ball goes to corner.
Great high center pass in the box from the opposing team, IOE's striker Abdulaziz Shushan gets higher and puts in the net to give 2-1 to IOE at the 86th minute. This is a horrible scenario for AS Dudster!! They are watching their undefeated streak flying out the window, what a shame. And what can they do with only 10 men on the field. Only a few minutes to play. Great attempt from AS Dudster at the 88th minute, but the keeper stops them from equalizing and puts the ball into corner.
THIS IS AS DUDSTER'S FINAL CHANCE FOR AN EQUALIZER! French left midfielder Jimmy Cantareil crosses high in the box... AS Dudster's Central Defender Aleksander Sundalskleiv comes to meet the ball in the air............
IT'S A GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLL!!!! WHAT A FINISH FROM AS DUDSTER AT THE 89TH MINUTE!! THE CROWD IS UP AND CHEERING, MAGNIFICENT WORK!!
The referee blows the whistle, it's over. Despite putting an end to their winning streak, AS Dudster still remain undefeated this season.
Goals: I. IOE (2'), J. Devrimol (20'), A. Shushan (86'), A. Sundalskleiv (89')
MOM: Z. Bingham (9) (AS Dudster)
Highlights: Red card for G. Smith >
Not happy about that. Happy to have kept my undefeated streak. Butt clenching moment.
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Originally Posted by El Duderino
Oh yeah, my other win of the day. A tight one as well.
