In It To Win It
Grilled forward
Chow Ying Lee was evidently still relishing the win long after the final whistle. "It's Be Champions FC's first tournament defeat - they won all five games en route to lifting the first edition of the SG Super Cup." Chow said. "I much enjoyed bagging the SCC (Individual) trophy, and can't wait to stand on a podium once more!"
This may be easier said than done, with Grilled meeting Edbe FC next in a repeat of both teams' first-ever tournament game. Edbe defeated first edition finalists Tampines Phoenix F.C. 2-0 in the other Group B fixture, Pierre-André Maton scoring both in a match they dominated. As for Group A, Tele Fone FC head the table, powered by an Aw Rong Su hat-trick, with Ho Seh Liao second on goal difference. Kang Xi Lai Le and Random Curiosity FC must now avoid defeat when they meet to avoid being prematurely eliminated.
Niculae Stanca, who oversaw the diversion, chose to put the focus on two-goal
Slavcho Tzonkov during the roundup. "Tzonkov's been one of our top defenders in the three seasons he's been here, and it is with some regret that I announce our deal-in-principle with his first club Echigo Dragons for a transfer at the end of the season."
Echigo, who were once known as Southbridge before being re-incorporated, have never hidden their interest in their former star, and Stanca concedes that it is the right thing to do. "From what I can see, they really love him over there, and many players hope to end their career where they started. Tzonkov certainly deserves it."