Game
8 of Group A was Mitre FC A versus Sharks. Both
teams had 100% records so far. Mitre FC A currently
shared top spot on 6 points with Norfolk N Chance.
Sharks had a game in hand having just played
once so far.
12
months ago at the 2022 edition of the tournament
Sharks began superbly with a 4-2 win Argon'ze
A (Fra). They followed that up with wins over
CBT FC (2-1), RAF Boulmer (1-0) and EMC French
Nuts (2-0). A 0-0 draw against FC Yol spoiled
a 100% record but they still won Group A and
remained unbeaten. Due to the vagaries of the
draw they met FC Yol again in the Cup Quarter
Finals but suffered a 2-1 defeat.
Although
relatively early in the group, this could well
be a game that decides which of these teams
would qualify for the Cup and which would make
the Plate. It was of course possible for both
teams to qualify for the Cup but Norfolk N Chance
would have a say in that.
On
the field these were two evenly matched and
quality teams. As the game progressed it was
clear there was little to choose between the
sides. With the game reaching its conclusion
it looked like the odd goal would win it but
the goal never came. Neither of these sides
had conceded in the tournament to date and so
it was maybe no surprise that this match ended
goalless. Only time would tell if this was a
point gained or two points lost.
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