wengfc 7 - 0 SotongFC (387152645)

A scorching day at Thearter of Hope, where 47335 spectators were in place for today's match. Alfio Frediani was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Carsten Thorshauge and Ken Hancock. wengfc had chosen a strategic 3-5-2 formation. The following players had been chosen: Bodera - Horko, Al-Mulla, Järv - Budding, Ferrara, Saccone, Wengbauer, Stigen - Kontiainen, Kirkeby.

SotongFC decided to use a 3-5-2 set up. Lineup: Kum Cheng - Amit, bin Manaf, Ménager - Ortega, Bernardo, bin Razali, Karnati, Ekbote - Dziarnowski, Kok Han.

The wings were the focus of most of wengfc's attacks today. Several players seemed a little dazed by the warm weather, and were repeatedly tricked by the clever and agile T. Järv. P. Kirkeby gave wengfc the lead as he successfully challenged the guests' central defenders, then slotted the ball into the bottom corner, giving the keeper no chance. 1 - 0 wengfc increased the lead as P. Kirkeby struck to make the score 2 - 0 after an attack from the left left him unmarked in front of the keeper. 34 minutes into the match, the visitors' central line of defence had to look on as P. Kirkeby broke through, making the score 3 - 0 for wengfc. That made three goals for P. Kirkeby and he was marked down for the hat trick. A speedy charge from the left side of the field increased the lead of wengfc to 4 - 0 as A. Horko finished it off competently, firing in from an acute angle. By now, the players in wengfc felt that victory was guaranteed and began to play it safe, focusing on defence and not risking too much going forward. The teams went for the halftime break at 4 - 0. wengfc enjoyed most of the ball, as they maintained 60 percent of possession.

The coach of wengfc was happy with the game so far, but still wanted to change the line up. After 61 minutes, V. Coltro came on for M. Budding. As usual, P. Kok Han tried to use his strength and hard work for the benefit of the team, but the heat hit him hard and he couldn't keep pace at all. Content with how the game was proceeding, the wengfc coach let M. bin Ibrahim replace P. Kirkeby after 70 minutes. After 74 minutes, B. Ferrara put wengfc ahead 5 - 0 when he rose to head in a cross from the right wing. The wengfc players could smell victory in the air. N. Wengbauer wasn't in a hurry to leave the field as he was substituted for L. Aik Kok after 75 minutes. Things were deteriorating for the away team as wengfc scored another to make it 6 - 0 after a left side attack resulted in a goal for L. Aik Kok after 84 minutes. Given a free kick close to the byline, wengfc tried a move that loyal fans may recognise from training. A pass to the side pulled the defence out of position which let A. Horko slip through on goal. He didn't have to break his stride, and slipped the ball past the keeper to make it 7 - 0, 85 minutes into the game. wengfc had most of the ball, with 59 percent of possession.

Most important wengfc player was H. Kontiainen. On the other hand, A. Horko's play was disheartening. J. Bernardo performed admirably for SotongFC. P. Kok Han was a disappointment, however. The match ends 7 - 0.