Results
 

Chamakh Your Pitch Up (Eng)

0

V

0

Blue Balls FC (Eng)

FC NoeNoe (Ned)

3

V

0

Tulip Sniffers FC (Eng)

Salter's Assaulters (Eng)

0

V

3

FC Dosko (Ned)

 

Game 7 of Group B brought together Chamakh Your Pitch Up and Blue Balls FC. Both teams had already shown they could compete at this level – Chamakh Your Pitch Up had two narrow 2-0 defeats with the one in the last game to FC NoeNoe surely a source of frustration. Blue Balls FC had claimed a 2-1 win over Tulip Sniffers in their opener but then fell to Salter's Assaulters last time out. With the group beginning to tighten, this was an important game for both sides in the battle for Cup or Plate qualification.

The first half was tightly contested with neither side giving much away. Chamakh Your Pitch Up were organised and compact at the back, frustrating a Blue Balls team that had looked dangerous in their opening games. At the other end, Chamakh carved out a couple of half chances but nothing clear-cut. Blue Balls had to remain alert as both sides went in goalless at the break.

The second half followed much the same pattern — a tense and cagey affair where defences stayed on top. Blue Balls FC looked to Lucas Benge again for a breakthrough, but Chamakh Your Pitch Up stood firm. It became a midfield battle where both teams cancelled each other out. With little space in the final third, chances remained at a premium. There was a late penalty scare for Chamakh Your Pitch Up but the referee gave a free-kick on the edge of the box which they safely defended.

Ultimately, a 0-0 draw felt like a fair result and reflected the even nature of the contest. It meant Blue Balls FC added another point to their tally and stayed well in the hunt for a top-four finish. Chamakh Your Pitch Up had a point on the board from which they hoped would kickstart their campaign.

 
 
 

FC NoeNoe came into this game riding high on confidence after two wins from two, while Tulip Sniffers FC were still looking to get off the mark. That said, Tulip Sniffers had been more competitive than their record suggested, having lost both their previous matches by narrow 2-1 margins. This was always going to be a tough assignment against an FC NoeNoe side looking increasingly like one of the teams to beat in Group B.

Despite the form guide, Tulip Sniffers FC started brightly and gave a good account of themselves. They were compact at the back and energetic in midfield, making life difficult for their in-form opponents. However, before the break, FC NoeNoe found the breakthrough they needed. Shakir Latifi, one of their standout performers so far, continued his impressive run with the opening goal – giving his side a slender 1-0 half-time lead.

After the restart, FC NoeNoe began to shift up the gears, and it quickly became the Shakir Latifi show. He doubled the advantage with a well-taken second, showing composure and sharp finishing. With Tulip Sniffers beginning to tire and space opening up, Latifi completed his hat-trick and sealed a convincing 3-0 win.

The result kept FC NoeNoe's 100% record intact and strengthened their grip on a Cup qualification spot. With three wins from three and just one goal conceded, their tournament credentials were growing with each performance. For Tulip Sniffers FC, it was another defeat but again not without positives — their effort and attitude remained strong, and their hopes of a Plate qualification spot were still alive heading into the final rounds.

 
 
 

Salter's Assaulters had started Group B in fine form with back-to-back wins and were aiming to make it three from three to keep pace with FC NoeNoe at the summit. Standing in their way were FC Dosko, fresh off their first win and beginning to build some momentum of their own. With both teams chasing key positions in the group, there was plenty at stake in this final fixture of Round 3.

It was the Dutch side who made the brighter start. They looked composed in possession and caused problems going forward. Their early pressure paid off when Florin Gradinariu struck in the opening half to give FC Dosko a 1-0 lead at the break. Salter's Assaulters were struggling to find their usual rhythm (relative to the first two games) and knew they needed a stronger second-half response.

However, FC Dosko only grew in confidence. They doubled their lead through Frunza Marian, who finished calmly to put daylight between the teams. Emu Gradinariu then capped a superb second-half display for the Dutch outfit with a third goal, sealing a commanding 3-0 win and their second victory on the bounce.

The result saw FC Dosko leapfrog Salter's Assaulters in the Group B standings, moving into second place on goal difference. It was a big statement from the Dutch team, showing they were not just here to compete, but to challenge. For Salter's Assaulters, it was a setback, but with two games still to play, they remained well in the hunt for a Cup qualification spot.

 
 
Table
 
Team
Pld
Won
Drawn
Lost
For
Agst
Pts

FC NoeNoe (Ned)

3

3

0

0

7

1

9

FC Dosko (Ned)

3

2

0

1

6

2

6

Salter's Assaulters (Eng)

3

2

0

1

5

3

6

Blue Balls FC (Eng)

3

1

1

1

2

4

4

Chamakh Your Pitch Up (Eng)

3

0

1

2

0

4

1

Tulip Sniffers FC (Eng)

3

0

0

3

1

7

0

 
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