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Atlético Kolkata Day 13 & 14 Report

Tho we had confirmed next round entry after Matchday 4 we had to win the last match against the first place (by any margin) to finish 1st. The boys scored 7 times (tho just 4 of them found the net) while conceding none. The day was surely for David, who didn't score in his first 2 CL games, but in the last game (this one), he scored 4. One from penalty, one from a corner by Baert, and 2 from freekicks. He even assisted once. He completed his hattrick in just 11 minutes. Other scorers were Bircan (John), Garayar (Jorge) and Reyes (David). Reyes does not get a lot of starts, but comes as a sub. He is a great attacking spearhead from the back. Easily the MOM is David. The standings: The first time in 6 attempts we top the CL group.

The Cup was also pretty good, a 3-0 victory at home to progress 5-0 agg. As usual David scored from a DFK in 16' and 5' before the break, John passed a through ball for Bircan to hit it at the target, something veery similar to the CL game. Then on 60' we got a FK from a tight angle. The FK specialist logo wasn't shown on David, indicating he won't score directly. A goal was scored though, he chipped the ball to Garayar as he waited for the right time and scored the third of the game. In the 75', Moreau even saved a penalty. The rash foul by Kroos indicated that he'll be benched for a few days as Reyes will take over the left back on Sunday. The MOM was Garayar for a good defensive play as MC; he performs well with the blue arrow. The Cup dream is alive; it was our first ever trophy from Level 4.

In the league, on Day 13 we faced a team with no players in the oppo's half at home. They were crunched 9-0. We gave the reserves a chance to play, and we played a 4-3-1-2 instead of the 4-3-2-1, since John and Bircan were rested. You'd be surprised to see who netted the hat trick:MOM was Reyes. And on Day 14, a 6-0 loss away; played illegal.
Tomorrow's Atlético Kolkata vs Spartak FC. The rivalry renews.