The Sun Never Sets
Elsewhere, Random Curiosity FC would edge current Ugandan II.4 leaders Adickrach 2-1, thanks to former Iranian youth international striker Falagh Hatami Nia's deadly chip with four minutes to go. Arcturules would sadly not fare as well against Friends from St. Pauli, as they were wiped 0-4 in a result that barely reflected the rather closer happenings.
With Farmer Bunnies again having to sit out Friday's league tourney, their only player to see action would be
Richard Agyei with the national team, although he would have to endure a 0-2 loss to the Czech Republic, if before an incredible attendance of over 250,000. He had helped Ghana to a 3-1 win over neighbours Malaysia just last week, however, which leaves his nation in a fair position in Group G, with 12 points after nine rounds. Given that Thailand are unlikely to get anything against Ireland, they should proceed to the next stage.
Over at Burung Memorial Stadium, International had been held to a 4-4 draw by defending champions The Sun men, who came from behind thrice before going ahead through Jiří Kochánek in the 69th minute. Skipper and centre forward
Safari bin Hj Jali would have his say with an extended dribble to his hat-trick strike at that, but
Chua Jun Long would then have a likely winner palmed aside by Natalino Melazzi at the last instant.
Safari would bemoan this missed opportunity to make a statement, as roter stern ghana made no such mistake against Maas en Waal United, in racking up a 3-1 away victory. Rohan would expectedly not have to break a sweat in smashing Funs of OL 6-1, while Livius International and Al Khanal played out a tension-filled match, which had Hong Kong playmaker Chau Youyuan salvage a point for the hosts from over twenty yards, with five minutes remaining.
The day would also see Busy Bees winger Hj Irsyad bin Bujang leave for Belgian sixth divisioners sjotters on a free, with head coach Jaron Geeraert reportedly impressed by the 18 year-old's maturity and vision, if not exactly his footballing ability just yet. "Irsyad remains somewhat raw." scout Adinath Pant admitted. "But he can still improve."
