C & I Shine
The second day of the Trophy of Legends also saw Grilled lose only their last matchup, as they began with a sparkling
Islom Davlatov hat-trick against former Romanian national champions Chimica Târnăveni. None of their defenders could figure the Uzbek out, as he gave them a preview of his ample repertoire of shots.
Davlatov - along with
Cyril Künzler - was again on target in a comfortable 3-0 over The Elephants of the Dutch fifth division, but ambitious Romanian Division Two side F.C. DINAMO BUC. were too complete for the Birds. Packing a ridiculously-talented offensive unit, their fluid interchanging was too much for Nakakita and Webb to track. Künzler barely managed a consolation in the 1-5 lesson.
The other tournaments started a day behind, and the Buns got off to an assured 3-0 whitewash over Swiss representatives Magixx..
Sim Leng Cheng lived up to fan expectations with two goals borne of his pace in the 69th and 72nd minutes, after an early nerve-settler from the productive
Morgan Hu.
Losses against two-time Copa Zafiro Olmeca winners Machete8 and Bulgarian fourth division team Arsenal (Sofia) followed, as the Buns were profligate in front of goal.
Sim Leng Cheng would manage a superb solo goal against French club Les Gros Poussins in the final match of the day, but even that was only good for a one-all draw.
It was Grilled International who managed four out of four, though they had to work to hold onto a two-goal lead in their opener against Romanian Division Six side SC MAZO KEYS SRL, despite Ukko Sarenius being sent off for their opponents.
There would be five goals apiece for G.I. in their next two, with Norwegian representatives Slaktarn AS first to taste their free-wheeling style. Czech sixth division winners 1. FC Dream Team were next, and they never managed to fight their way back after falling to an early triple barrage.
Only Poland's Startak Tarnów then stood between International and a perfect day, but there was no question of anything else, as
Ragib Banović drove them to complete the collection.
Fausto Perono put the cherry on top of a thumping 4-1 result.
