The
last group game on Pitch B was to be JNJ Poland
versus Actelion FC. The final round of fixtures
would all be played simultaneously so we had
to look at the permutations for the teams at
kick-off. However, we are sure subs would be
keeping tabs on progress of proceedings on the
other pitches.
At
kick-off, both teams knew they had qualified.
If JNJ Poland could finish off with a win then
they would walk off with the Group B victory.
If it was a draw they would finish level with
JNJ Turkey on points but JNJ Turkey would win
Group B on goal difference. If Actelion FC were
to win by 2 goals or more then they would win
Group B. A draw or defeat would see Actelion
FC finish third.
JNJ
Poland had come off the back of an intense win
over JNJ Turkey and no doubt the chance to finish
above JNJ Turkey in the group was a great incentice
for this game. They also looked to be hitting
peak form at just the right time. Slawomir Ziemak
scored his fourth goal of the competition to
put JNJ Poland 1-0 up. It was 2-0 before the
break thanks to a Jacek Banas goal.
In
the second half JNJ Poland completed an excellent
win. Piotr Ganko's fourth goal of the day and
Szymon Krupka's fourth consecutive clean sheet
meant the Group B win was going to Warsaw. It
was the second year in a row they had won their
group.
For
Actelion FC it was a disappointing result but
it should not effect their spirits. Despite
defeat they had qualified for the Cup on their
debut in the event. They were just 3 games potentially
from glory.
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