Mayhem 4 - 0 šepavi (382812011)

Fairly good weather for football had drawn a crowd of 43079 to Bridge. Gotthelm Teuben was the appointed referee with assistance provided by John Fransman and Gunnar Mikaelsson. Mayhem had chosen a strategic 3-5-2 formation. The following players had been chosen: Alma Tadema - Christiansen, Kjærsgaard, Baena - Epstein, Paudits, Lopes Moura, 双洪 (Shuanghong) , Lopez - Chaliba, Eeckman.

šepavi tactics involved an interesting 5-3-2 combination. They fielded: Otlu - Roberti, Chiarini, Barnabé, Epifani, Chiu - Száraz, Bibescu, Rosano - Tošović, Schurgers.

For their match strategy, šepavi had decided to use their ability to counter-attack whenever possible. Given a free kick close to the byline, Mayhem tried a move that loyal fans may recognise from training. A pass to the side pulled the defence out of position which let R. Epstein slip through on goal. He didn't have to break his stride, and slipped the ball past the keeper to make it 1 - 0, 2 minutes into the game. A great save by keeper S. Otlu after 5 minutes kept the visitors in the game after 林. 双洪 (Shuanghong) struck from the left with a real cannonball. After 6 minutes, šepavi were awarded a free kick as their counter attack broke down. The set piece was lifted over the top, intended to open up the defence. However, the target man seemed to be taken by surprise, and could not reach the ball before it crossed the line for a goal kick. Mayhem's E. Chaliba increased the lead to 2 - 0, after he saw his shot go between the legs of the advancing goalkeeper following some good play down the right wing after 8 minutes. Coming in from the right, šepavi had a good opportunity to convert on a counterattack after 14 minutes, but Z. Barnabé's attempt to finish was easily stopped. It was 2 - 0 at the break. Possession in this half belonged to Mayhem, who controlled the ball 61 percent of the time.

A speedy charge from the left side of the field increased the lead of Mayhem to 3 - 0 as Z. Eeckman finished it off competently, firing in from an acute angle. By now, the players in Mayhem felt that victory was guaranteed and began to play it safe, focusing on defence and not risking too much going forward. Mayhem increased the lead as T. Lopez struck to make the score 4 - 0 after an attack from the left left him unmarked in front of the keeper. In an effort to secure the lead, Mayhem changed their tactic after 64 minutes. After 64 minutes, the Mayhem players received new instructions from their manager on how to keep in control of the game. With 64 minutes played, Z. Eeckman could have brought this one home for Mayhem as he charged up on the left, but his hooked ball went just a bit too high. The Mayhem coach was visibly pleased with the score so far, but still ordered a few tactical changes 70 minutes into the game. E. Chaliba could have put Mayhem up one more, but he fired into the side netting after breaking free on the left after 72 minutes. Mayhem enjoyed most of the ball, as they maintained 63 percent of possession.

R. Epstein performed admirably for Mayhem. On the other hand, V. Alma Tadema's play was disheartening. šepavi's top performer was clearly G. Epifani. S. Otlu was a disappointment, however. The match ends 4 - 0.