Chua Samba In Jamaica
Enrique Baena thought this a fine practice game, with the visitors unwilling to impose themselves. "Torpedo had one thing on their mind, and I wasn't about to complain." the winger commented. "I do think we deserved to get more out of it."
There would be nothing doing for Farmer Bunnies against Curaçao IV.2 leaders Juventus de Curacao in their own game, as they finally joined the Birds in achieving the distinction of both visiting and hosting clubs from all recognized Hattrick countries and territories. The occasion aside, the football itself was of dubious quality, with Juventus allowing plenty of counters - if soon secure in the knowledge that they were not about to be well-executed. Full-time came with nary a proper shot on goal from either team, as they were happy enough to shake hands and call it a draw.
Grilled International had much more fun taking on Jamaican II.3 representatives Spender Samba, a spin-off of Denmark's Spender Spartans. There was an early scare as
Sazwan bin Hj Muhd Salleh had his left wrist twisted more than what it should have been able to after a tangle with Desmond River, but it transpired that he simply had flexible joints, probably.
Zaini bin Hj Kaling then came through the middle to open in the 35th, not that the visiting fans cared too much, given they were here for good soccer. They would even appreciate
Chua Jun Long's cannon off the crossbar just before half-time, though they of course enjoyed José Juan Dias Maia's 68th minute equalizer the more. Chua would then put in a brace to take it for International, which Samba took with good grace.
