LEAGUE ROUND 22
July Fourth 4-1 Mehmet FC
July Fourth 112.9 Dandelion, then at 55 mins 4-3W-1-2 - Mehmet 105.4 4-4-2 Classic
A difficult game for July Fourth this afternoon although already Champions of the league its just a matter of how many points they can win the league by and if we can remain unbeaten. Mehmet dominated the first half as July Fourth struggled to get into the game and we feel a goal behind early on from a corner from Evans taking it and Velev getting the header. Hardy had a free-kick on 8 minutes but put it over. Evans shot was blocked on 27 minutes and Cetin forced a corner for Mehmet and they had a great chance to make it 2-0 but could direct the header on target, Michu had one good move in the first half but was tackled by Guresci, then just as the 1st half was about to end, Mehmet again had a chance with their star player Evans breaking forward and seeing his shot hit the post and out for a goal-kick, that would of been a boost for Mehmet and trouble for July Fourth.
Just as the first 10 minutes of the second half had gone by July Fourth withdrew Hardy and replaced him with Aued and pushing Hogan and Ramirez to left and right back respectively, we begin pushing the ball down the flanks quite effectively and July Fourth soon got the equaliser once Papaleo timed a run perfectly and passed to Michu to tap-in, Mehmet were given a free-kick from a Kareski foul that resulted in a yellow and it was blocked by Ramirez, then Cetin's shot was blocked by O'Sullivan, Michu then created himself a wonderful opportunity to score and he wated to time putting us infront, July Fourth were now taking control and soon Miku was able to finish off the game with a vicious shot that gave the keeper no chance on 76 minutes and getting a brace when O'Sullivan found Miku just inside the area and was able to clear the Mehmet defence to give the keeper no chance.
Perhaps this game should of been a draw on the chances both teams had but it was July Fourth's clinical finishing that won them the game and we now only have 4 games left to avoid defeat if we are to remain unbeaten this season.
Goals: Velev (4) Michu (57,71) Miku (76,88) MOTM: Michu.
Thoughts: 4-4-2 Classic can be a good counter formation against the Dandelion if played correctly.