Sun Shines At Last
It was a disappointing loss for Grilled Birds against obdurate opposition yet again, and
Vikram Mudaliar would have to admit that they had yet to find a good counter, after finishing the day without getting anything on target. "In past years, we could just about outrun and outpass such blocks, but I suppose none of us are getting any younger." the 34 year-old forward admitted. "And it's not clear more smarts can get us much further against such."
The Nationaldivisioun would squeak a 3-2 aggregate win against the S-League with this, even as -= Manchester United =- cemented their position as the league's top World Battle performers, with their 4-3 thriller victory from behind at Fc Beddini. Robbie Football Club were the only other S-League winners, 3-0 versus FC Bosnia DeLuxe, while Random Curiosity FC lost 1-3 to Aragón team2, and Sarcastic Fringeheads had one of their worst days in living memory, for a 0-5 humiliation by Apple Jelly.
Grilled International's unbelievable run of seven losses and a draw in their last eight league rounds would also finally be done with, as they won 3-2 at home, against Maldives' The Sun men. International would clearly dominate for once, and their fans would dare to dream a little, as
Zaini bin Hj Kaling gave them the lead in the 34th minute, after no fewer than three big chances gone begging.
Tibor Atzenhain would keep International in front with a great half-volley in the 74th, after Mohamed Mee had equalized from a solo stunner, but the curse appeared to strike again; Īvis Barkāns had it back at two-all, immediately after
Osertz Indurain went off for
Tommy Dongelmans.
Hardi bin Besar wouldn't let it end this way, thankfully, as he all but willed his way to the winning third goal.
The International supporters, understandably fatalist by now, could hardly believe it. "We won!" one of them shouted over the crowd at the final whistle, apparently unthinkingly. "Is this a dream?"
