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Ariddia - Saidercray 1-2
Saidercray: Simpson - Lardon (46. Bank), Uguel, Humphrey - Butcher, Moycon (60. Dacker), Ungcade, Mortey, Baqura - Ho, Cunio (70. Dishyatt)
Goals: 0-1 Ho 25., 1-1 36., 1-2 Dishyatt 75.

In a tactically ambitious match against current KPB world ranking's 16th and former World Cup winner Ariddia, Saidercray achieved its second victory in the second game and climbed the summit in group C.

Coach Marco Vondelick switched from the traditional 3-4-3 to a 3-5-2 system with two defensive, one central and two offensive midfielders. Against the very offensive Ariddians, Saidercray thus got the upper hand in the midfield and could quickly change over from defense into offense, thanks to the excellent performance of central midfielder Ungcade.
The teams neutralized each other at a very high level and a match developped which bored ordinary fans and which inspired tactic experts.
It was Saidercray's third chance at all which made the team take the lead in minute 25. Ho successfully chased a long pass, got the ball close to the touchline and crossed it to forward mate Cunio. Instead of shooting onto the goal himself, Cunio saw that Ho had meanwhile entered the penalty area and passed the ball back to him who completed from acute angle.
Afterwards, the match became more attractive with Arriddia reinforcing their offensive efforts and Saidercray aiming at a quick second goal to knock down their opponent. Right when it looked like Saidercray was becoming more and more dominant, Ariddia got a direct free kick at 22 meters to Simpson's goal. The ball flew against the post and from there to an Ariddian forward who the scored the 1-1 in minute 36.
In the 2nd half, the old tactical match developped again. In minute 70, Cunio was injured in a n in itself harmless duel and was replaced by Lawrence Dishyatt. Only three hundred seconds later, the striker from Dropaney marked the goal by which Saidercray carried the day. In a one-on-one situation against an Ariddian defender, Dishyatt outlined a pass to Baqura, yet instead of this he revolved about the player and shot the ball into the goal of Ariddia.

Being group C's only team which has won its first two matches, Saidercray has gained a very good starting point. Another win in the next match, and the team's advancement is almost certain.

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