Chronicles from the Eagles...

CL quarter final - We played the 1st leg at home in our capacity filled Yeah Stadium against Chimera Fc of Milan. Funny but true, after do many epic battles the past almost 6 seasons - both manager and the veteran players in the team are already battle tested. We now play a methodical game, watch play develop and make changes strictly on need basis.

The match started on a very slow pace with both teams cancelling each other out and no clear cut chances. On the 21st minute - Zola (MC) found Cho (MC) in space with a perfectly tailored pass and Cho riffled the shot to the back of the net (1-0) to the Eagles. 5 minutes later - a high cross from Baggio (AMC) was met in the air by Crawford(he needs no introduction) to give the Eagles 2-0. As expected, Chimera team manager made furious changes and changed formation from narrow butterfly to classic 4-4-2 for a more balanced playing style. He was duly rewarded when Ramirez attacked down the flank past the last defender to pull one back for the away side.

Match ended 2-1 in favour of the Eagles. Return leg away in 48hrs. Barring a catastrophic collapse, the Eagles should go through over 2 legs. Batistuta was largely anonymous for the entire 90min. Hopefully he bounced back in the return leg. Of note, O.D Ben now AML could only play from the bench.

League match in 2hrs...stayed tuned.