BALLER LEAGUE action once again entertained as London’s Copper Box were treated to a set of barnstorming games with implications in both ends of the table.
The top two: Deportrio and Yanited make it four wins from their first four games, with Gary Lineker and co’s side gaining an additional point in the Pepsi Pressure Point challenge.
In the first game, some familiar Arsenal legends went up against each other as Ian Wright’s Wembley Rangers toppled N5 FC, who is ran by Freddie Ljungberg, Jens Lehmann and Robert Pires.
Trebol, without their headline manager Luís Figo, bottled a lead as the Gamechanger played am effect in the final seconds for the second week in a row.
Despite former Premier League player Ciaran Clark getting on the scoresheet, M7 FC would secure all three points through Stefan Ilic.
In the battle of the YouTube led sides, Henri Lansbury spearheaded VZN FC to beat SDS as they go provisionally top of the league.
John Terry’s 26ers remain winless as they come up short against Santan FC with a last-second winner from Dominic Vose.
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M7 FC take unique approach
When it came to the Pepsi Penalty Challenge this evening, for the first time, a side named their goalkeeper.
Toby Bull seemed to be on course to surprise everyone and take the extra point for his side.
However, a missed shot cost him and saw him bow out before the final two players locked horns.
Wildcards continue to pay dividends
We had another example of wildcard players paying off big this evening.
The managers are using them well and it is getting them much-needed victories in the process.
N5 FC could do with flexing their contacts and getting some of the Invincibles in to change their fortunes.
Yanited battle for victory
FC RTW opted for a more physical approach in their match against Yanited this evening.
It was something that AngryGinge’s side struggled to deal with in the first half.
However, they were left with a flattering scoreline after notching a flurry of goals in he ‘game-changer’ towards the end of the match.
Figo still nowhere to be seen
Allegedly, Luis Figo is the manager of Trebol FC.
However, he has not been seen anywhere the Ballers League this campaign.
Everyone is wondering whether he is every going to grace his team with his presence as manager.
Three amigos leading the way
The siide managed by Micah Richards, Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker sit at the top of the tree in the Ballers League table.
It was a superb all-round performance as they beat MVPs United and you may not see a more one-sided game.
Deportrio look to side to beat and could well even silence loudmouth AngryGinge in the process which would be a service to humanity in itself.
Terry-less 26ers shoot blanks
With John Terry in Dubai, Jody Morris took the reigns of the team for this evening’s game.
There was some improvement on recent weeks as they had in excess of 30 shots during the course of the game.
However, failing to score more than four goals will be a concern.
It will also hurt the manner in which they lost the game as Vose rolled his shot into an empty net with confusion in the 26ers ranks.
Ballers League matchday 4 results
Wembley Rangers 5-4 N5 FC
Trebol FC 4-5 M7 FC
VZN FC 4-2 SDS FC
Deportrio 4-0 MVPs United
Yanited 7-3 FC RTW
Santan FC 5-4 26ers
Another big night in Ballers League
Deportrio are the stand-out team this evening.
A solid 4-0 victory, getting the first clean-sheet of this season’s Ballers League in the process.
They now sit at the top of the table.
Yanited had a big 7-3 victory but are just playing catch-up to the side managed by Micah Richards and Alan Shearer tonight.
N5 FC are still on a dreadful run and looking to pick up their first win of the season.
FT: Santan FC 5-4 26ers
Vose scores in the last few seconds, rolling a shot into an empty net.
The 26ers had over 30 shots and still lost this game.
Big win for Santan FC.
Santan FC 4-4 26ers
Sayoud scores for the 26ers.
Santan FC then drill their shot well wide.
As the 26ers come forward again, Sayoud scores again.
Santan FC 4-2 26ers
Vose receives the ball out wide and squares it to Valentine to tap into an empty net.
It is now ‘game-changer’ time in this match.
‘1-on-1’ is active for the remainder of the game.
Santan FC 3-2 26ers
Both teams are trying to create goalscoring opportunities.
26ers have had 26 shots and missed two penalties.
How on earth they haven’t scored more in this game is baffling.
Santan FC 3-2 26ers
The 26ers get a penalty from an accumulation of corners.
Sayoud steps up to take it but wastes the opportunty as the keeper tips it over.
Santan FC have their keeper to thank for this scoreline tonight.
Kick-off: Santan FC 3-2 26ers
The second-half is underway.
Tough one to call at the moment this one.
Santan FC have the bit between their teeth after scoring two goals to come from behind before the break.
HT: Santan FC 3-2 26ers
Luca Valentine scores to draw the match level.
It was a calm finish from the Santan FC player.
Moments later, they grab another just before the interval.
Santan FC 1-2 26ers
Santan FC have opted for three outfield players.
As their move breaks down, Stirling shoots from his own half into an empty net.
Massive goal for Jody Morris’ side.
Santan FC 1-1 26ers
Ruben Carvalho scores of pearler from some way out, curling his effort into the far corner.
It is a good time to score, just before the ‘game-changer’.
‘3play’ is now active for the remainder of the half.
Santan FC 1-0 26ers
On their first real attack of the game, Santan FC score.
Laid on a plate for an easy tap-in.
Despite being outplayed for most of this first-half, they have that much-needed lead.
Santan FC 0-0 26ers
Stirling does a great double dragback to lose his marker.
He fires a shot off that has the keeper beaten but thunders against the post.
26ers have made the most positive start here so far.
Kick-off: Santan FC vs 26ers
We are underway in the final game of the evening.
No John Terry here tonight, currently in Dubai.
Santan FC need a win to force their way back into the top four.
Santan FC vs 26ers
Here are the sides for the final match of the evening:
Santan FC: Michael Hill, Richard Kesey, Dominic Voss, Erick Kenco, Ranell McKenzie Lowes, Jamell Abou-Bakare, Rico Okinari, David Upu, Abdullah Gervardi, Jack Wilson, David Solidemi, Luka Valentine.
26ers: J’ardell Stirling, Bilal Sayoud, Sak Hassan, Kojo Apenteng, Marcel Lewis, Jordon Ibe, Matt Chizzum, Emmanuel Rowe, Justin Dass, Spike Stegel, Vladislav Platinov, Jack Crook.
FT: Yanited 7-3 F.C. RTW
This was a massive chance for FC RTW and they are wasting it.
Pepy’s shooting has been absolutely woeful.
Winter scores for Yanited before FC RTW pull one back.
Then he then lofts it downfield, over the player and into the net.
An impressive win for Yanited.
Yanited 4-2 F.C. RTW
This is what FC RTW have been waiting for.
It is ‘game-changer’ time in this match.
‘1-on-1’ is now active, this is anyone’s game.
Yanited 4-2 F.C. RTW
Oke-William is causing some issues up front with his physical presence and quick feet for FC RTW.
He should have scored when he rolled his marker but as he looked to round the keeper, he could not slot home.
The keeper did well to recover and get the block in.
Yanited 4-2 F.C. RTW
Tyler Winters scores to give Yanited a two-goal advantage.
You feel they needed that with such a slender lead.
Yanited seem to trying to be more physical since the interval to cancel out the FC RTW tactics.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
