The
penultimate game of Group A was JNJ High Wycombe
A versus GBS Reds. JNJ High Wycombe A were cruising
into the Cup competition and could sign off
Group A as champions with just a point against
GBS Reds in this one. The Czech team had started
off well with a win but 3 defeats later and
their challenge had tailed off. They had an
outside chance of making the Plate but only
if they could win this, spring an upset and
hope JNJ Wuppertal got spanked by the Russians.
The 7-1 defeat to the Germans was coming back
to haunt the Czechs now.
The
first goal of the game was a surprise and went
to Jakub Salatek of GBS Reds – his third goal
of the tournament. It was the first goal the
English team had conceded and did we have a
shock on the cards? JNJ High Wycombe A hit back
but were unable to find the path to goal. Gordon
MacIntosh in the GBS Reds goal was having a
fine game. He preserved the 1-0 lead until half-time.
JNJ
High Wycombe A equalized soon after the break
through Alex Woodger. It was all JNJ High Wycombe
launching wave after wave of attack but they
were unable to forge ahead as MacIntosh continued
his fine performance. GBS Reds had a couple
of chances on the break but it was generally
one way pressure. The English finally got the
winning goal with just a couple of minutes to
spare as Alex Woodger found himself in space
on the left and drilled home the winning goal,
2-1.
Congratulations
to JNJ High Wycombe A on not only qualifying
for the Cup but also winning Group A with a
100% record. They were certainly contenders
for this title. For GBS Reds, it was an early
finish on their 11th eurofootballfives.com appearance
– we looked forward to #12….wherever that may
be!
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