CoreSportgib
4th February 2016
It was a match Europa could ill afford to lose
points on, and in which Britannia entered without their Brazilian trio.
Coach less and lacking the pace that saw Britannia terrify some of the top defences, this was
a toothless team very much without guidance
on the field.
A tentative start by Europa, who were out to
control the game and ensure they captured
early on and safeguarded the points soon saw
them scoring their first through Belfortti.
The onslaught had begun, luckily for Britannia
Europa lacked pace and movement in the first
half. Javi the only real option in relation to pace
across the field seemed like a lonely figure at
time trying to get the ball into danger areas.
It was Javi who provided the second. Javi stole
the ball, and saw his shot blocked by the face of
a Britannia defender. A shambolic attempt to
clear by Britannia led to the ball slotted in for the
2-0 by Padal.
Europa FC10-1 FC Britannia XI
Belfortti 12
Roche 57
Padal 33
Barranco 36
Padal 64 (pen)
Barranco 66
Rodriguez 72 (pen)
Barranco 74
Barranco 82
Barranco 85
Leiva 90
As defenders Britannia defenders squabbled
among each other, Europa exposed Britannia's
defence breaking through gaps left open by the
high front defensive line. The coachless Britannia seemed to ignore any guidance from the
touchline, as they interim coach bellowed instructions, most to be rebuked or ignored. The
squabbling defenders conceded the third when
they were unable to clear a missed header
across goal which left the back open for the
third, and his first, from Joselhino.
The second half started much the same but it
was Britannia who opened the scoring with a
thunderous volley from outside the area to the
top corner from Roche for what can only be described as the goal of the season. The young
man became an instant five minute hero having
just stepped onto the field at half time in place
of Graham.
The goal set Europa alive instead of Britannia.
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