FFC vs GAL - Champions League

This was going to be a tight affair be it a cup final or even a friendly game. Furtorn Forest FC has had one of the clubs worse starts this season. Lying 9th in the league table now puts the pressure on the manager coming into this evening's game. Galaxy FC on the other hand was on a good run of results as their latest win over the Pinks see them move to 5th spot last night.

This evening's Champions league game is definitely a game to be remembered. Galaxy FC was without Peters and Sukasame and that meant Munoz and Rivas had to step in again while Hedges started tonight instead of Alarcon. For the Arabians, Kjellberg replaced Stollman in this return leg. The aggregate before the game was 3-1 to the away side, Galaxy FC but their weakened side without Peters saw them having to fend off shots from Abusibah and Sveden in the early minutes. It was clear that manager Calvin Tan was in no mood for jokes from his players. Xeno on the other hand kept his calm. Bashar Sofi played a good game and he made his presence felt on the 21st minute when he whipped in a ball from the right wing which met Abusibah head and resulted in a goal. The home fans were jubilant as Abusibah reeled away to celebrate. Iker Cruz almost found the net a couple of minutes later when broke free from his markers but his shot lacked power. Sofi continued to torment the weakened Galaxy side with his nimble feet and even got a shot on target before the final whistle.

The second half promised a much more competitive half as Galaxy FC came out stronger this time round. Hedges also got a piece of the action but he was lacking accuracy. Sveden had his fair share of chances but too was unable to convert them. He also got involved in a scrappy tackle on Rivas which saw him seeing yellow in the 72nd minute. The ball was seen mostly in the middle of the park as both sides had trouble breaking the opposition's defense. Alberca was then brought in to replace Sveden on the 75th minute. On the 80th minute, the home fans went wild once again as Wennerstrand tapped in a cross from Sofi which saw the home side lead by 2 goals to nil. If this carries on, the Arabs will turn out to have made the perfect comeback. Galaxy FC continued to counter attack the Arabians. In the dying seconds of the game, Juanito sent Cruz free with a slicing pass which saw the experienced striker going one on one with Jaleel Fekmoor. He chipped the ball and the crowd went silent for a moment but when the ball clipped off the post the Arabian fans were back to their jubilant mood again. Final whistle is blown and the Arabs are through to the semi-finals after winning on this stage through the away goals rule.

Abusibah(left) celebrates after opening the scoring.