Los
Malakas Hermanos and Krakow Lions-Big Time produced
another closely fought contest in the Krakow
Trophy group phase, with very little separating
the two Polish sides throughout. 12 months ago
Krakow Lions beat Los Malakas Hermanos 3-1 in
the group phase. Both teams worked hard to create
openings, but neither was able to find the decisive
touch during a cagey first half, with the score
remaining 0-0 at the interval. It was perhaps
no surprise as both teams were involved in 0-0
draws in their opening games.
The
second half continued in much the same vein,
with both sides battling for every ball and
looking for a way through. Chances remained
difficult to come by as the defences held firm,
and with the clock running down it appeared
increasingly likely that the points would be
shared in another goalless draw. However, just
when it looked as though neither side would
be able to break the deadlock, Los Malakas Hermanos
found the crucial breakthrough. Juan Guerrero
struck with the last kick of the game, sending
the Polish side into celebrations and leaving
Krakow Lions-Big Time with no time whatsoever
to respond. It was a hammer blow for them.
The
dramatic late winner secured a 1-0 victory for
Los Malakas Hermanos in one of the most decisive
finishes of the group phase so far. After a
match in which both sides had defended resolutely
and looked set to settle for a point, Guerrero's
last-gasp strike proved the difference and handed
Los Malakas Hermanos all three points. Los Malakas
Hermanos would finish Round 2 joint top of the
table.
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