Ermis' Last Runout
There was plenty of mutual hand-gripping all around as Amancio Canuto called the match to a close, with
Vivian Grubenmann admitting that he wasn't too eager for an additional half-hour. "It's an improvement. No sense emptying out the tank right now, there's plenty of serious games on the books."
The game would also be the last for the Buns' 38 year-old Greek striker
Ermis Ftenopoulos, whose last official appearance had come six seasons ago, in a first-round cup game. He expressed his intention to retire home and open a snack shop. "I've been saving up the last few years. The good exchange rate helped, too."
And over in Cambodia, Grilled International bested III.7 hosts Stronghold Hordes 2, by four goals to none.
Ragib Banović got the goals flowing with a headed brace by the 63rd minute, despite
Wang Chu Chi having to go off early with a strained thigh.
Abdul Hamid bin Hj Ali Timbang entered, and rounded off the scoring with a clever run off Meaker Sang's shoulder.
Roar Olaisen confirmed that Wang's injury was minor, but also that he would be unlikely to play any further part in the Supporter Week Trophy. "He'd best keep it on ice for a few days."
