Ecusson FC 2

Vets 1 played today Écusson, a promoted team we face last year in abssa cup. During this opposition their striker, apparently a former 2nd division, scored three times so we were aware of his qualities. Prior to the game, the captains had to deal with a lot of unavailabilities. Fortunately, vets 2 helped us with Joris and Slava reinforcing us and Manu who was uncertain this week eventually joined us. First half was a bit at our advantage, we managed to get the balls high on their half and the best opportunity came from Manu but his was brilliantly deflected by Ecusson keeper. Ecusson were at times dangerous except for a couple times, their infamous striker with number 10 was well contained. 2nd half started with Ecusson sending in a new winger who caused more difficulties for our defence. It was also annoying as the winger who got substituted found nothing more inspiring than to play from the visitor locker some cheap dance music on a big volume proving once more football have absolutely no taste in music (Steven Gerrard precedent). Anyway, after a rough start in second half, the game got even and both teams had serious opportunities to score but it turned out none of them would. On one hand, Ecusson keeper blocked or deflected some attempts. On the other side, François just watched some shoots going off target while their forwards were in good position. After 70mn the referee ended a goaless game. Man of the match Karl