CL update (final): FC Kneipenkick (39.6) - Real Maranese (28.2)
In this level 4th CL final FC Kneipenkick faced Real Maranese, who kicked out many better quality teams with their 3W-1-4-2.
Kneipenkick manager Chris looked in the counter formation thread and played 4-1-2-1-2 narrow diamond, with offensive wingbacks, attacking mentality and pressure through the center.
The match started with a first chance for Maranese and a yellow for Upton (11.), while Kneipenkick had problems to find into the match. Maranese stood compact and up to half-time FCK had a small plus on chances, but no real sitters. Chris thought about bringing a third striker to set Maraneses 3 man defense under pressure and was about to take a defender out, but than right before half-time came a shock: Bernd Gürser, in the team since season 1 got fouled and had to be subbed. That hurt the team since he was the only AMC in the 18 man rooster. FCKs management reacted and brought substitute striker Pourhaji for Gürser (42.).
In the half-time FCK changed the mentality to let this 4-1-2-3 work. It did not take long for FCK to adopt to this new system (never played before): Long ball on Upton, who got fouled. Garcia converted the freekick: 1-0 Kneipenkick (48.).
This goal played into our new tactics. The opponent had to open, while we countered and had massive offensive power. Maranese was unorganised at a corner, no problem for Kunz to head it in (63.). FCK kept control of the match and was about to sub Upton out, but no before Upton scored the 3rd one after another nice corner by Marie (89.). Final score: 3-0.

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So the trophy is back (after last years sh*tty semis exit) where it belongs.