The fans braved the pouring rain at the stadium today. While a boggy pitch like this was an advantage for physical players, it really didn't help those who relied on speed or technique. The following players took the field: Dupaj - Balanovskiy, Wagtmans, Kasupović - Menéndez Alvar, Roldán, Meas, Matti, Hošna - Haxhirexha, Dejaeghere.

The following players had been selected: Germanakos - Keng Chuan, 其材 (Qicai) - Reddy, Thach, Kwang Tse, Khairul, Trindade - Reece, Thoroddsen, Tokarz.

L' Araba fenice fielded a 3-5-2 lineup. For Grilled Birds, the formation of choice was a 2-5-3. After 3 minutes cheers broke out as Amar Kasupović found his way through the guests' central defensive line, rattling the 1 - 0 goal in off the woodwork for fenice. Amar Kasupović did everything in his power to contain Chia Kwang Tse from having an impact in the game. A risky tactic, as Amar Kasupović was often pulled away from his starting position in the process. Always quick and a menace to his opponents, Břetislav Hošna got through after 14 minutes, but the keeper deflected his shot and a defender took care of the rebound. Cheers filled the stadium as Myrto Haxhirexha broke through the visitors' central defense to put away the 2 - 0 goal for fenice. fenice put themselves up 3 - 0 when Břetislav Hošna broke through on the right, leaving the entire defensive delegation behind him. fenice's Joaquín Menéndez Alvar saw his fine effort strike the top of the bar following some good work up the middle by his teammates 33 minutes in. After more pushing and shoving than a pack of helicopter moms trying to get the last appointment for their snowflakes to see the Easter Bunny, fenice's Adolphe Dejaeghere finally got himself booked for a foul. fenice managed to extend their lead to 4 - 0 when Adolphe Dejaeghere slid in neatly from the left side and struck a fine shot past the away team's goalkeeper. The teams went for the halftime break at 4 - 0. fenice did a good job holding on to the ball, with 52 percent of possession. We'll be back after these interminable commercial messages.

fenice added another goal to their lead as Břetislav Hošna struck home for 5 - 0 after an attack from the left set him up unmarked in front of the keeper. Was that a pass or a bad touch? Either way, the inexperienced Aw Keng Chuan almost gave fenice a goal, but luckily they couldn't capitalize on the mistake. After 70 minutes, the Grilled coach wanted to see a new face on the field, waving Orest Tokarz off. Evandro La Face took his place. fenice solidified their lead at the 70 minute mark, as Myrto Haxhirexha snaked the ball through the central line of defense and finished for 6 - 0. The score became 7 - 0 with 72 minutes played, when fenice were given a penalty. Myrto Haxhirexha made no mistake and increased the home lead. One, two, three goals! That completed a hattrick for Myrto Haxhirexha. AH! AH! AH! 76 minutes into the game, Oudom Meas broke up a promising Grilled attack single-handedly, using just the right amount of physical pressure on the ball holder. As the 85 minute mark approached, the Grilled manager decided it was time for a substitution. Gústav Thoroddsen reluctantly made way for Phua Ming Xin. As the match nears its end, the referee deemed it appropriate to add 3 minutes as stoppage time. After a play down the right 90 minutes into the match, fenice's Joaquín Menéndez Alvar unleashed a ferocious shot that smashed into the roof of the net - after going over the crossbar. The match ends 7 - 0. Well, look at this! Cardi B is on the Enormotron in naught but giant sunglasses and a Twisted Metal F.C. tank top. I've not seen anything like it before. fenice's best player was Adolphe Dejaeghere. You can tell it was nickel beer night yesterday at the local bar because Amar Kasupović seemed to stumble all over the pitch. Brian 'Was Born' Reddy performed admirably for Grilled. Good thing Dimitris Germanakos isn't a horse, because he'd surely be sent to the glue factory after that performance.