Match Review: SCC Tigers vs Aioli Monkeys FC

• Eros Corbo GK
• Anthony Tongson DF
• Sebastien Grand DF
• Giacomo Iafrate MD
• Juan Jose Velaz Sanchez MD
• Attilio Ferrari MD
• Harry Shaw MD
• Ivan Avramovic MD
• Peter Besselink ST
• Joe Wright ST
• Matthieu Ginestet --

• Thomas Vacher MD
• Eneko Goya Lujambio MD
• Rafael Pavan MD
• Javier Torrano ST

There was a welcome return for the Aioli Monkeys attacking threat, as the Purples kept the Cosmo Cup hopes alive with a resounding 7-0 win against SCC. No defensive flaws lingered this time round as we dominated the match from start to finish. With 1TM topping the Group on 6 points, the stage is set for another one of those famous do-or-die fixtures. We now know a draw against OGS in the final match will be enough to make it to the last 8 of Singapore’s elite Cup competition, and on what will be no doubt be a vibrant 90min, you would not have wanted much more when the draw was made. Gaffer Mick got the overall improvement in performance he was looking for, with plenty of our players reacquainting themselves with what resembles form. Joe and JJ epitomised the pre-match demand for courage and skill when attacking while the central midfield of Matt and Tito dictated the pace from deep in a manner that helped monopolise ball possession. SCC’s attacking threat was also starved of any memorable chances with Harry confidently marshalling those around him in defence. A few other mentions. Javi finally got off the mark with a well taken goal, Seb continued his quest in being Cosmos top assister (As a RB, putting all the other cosmo midfielders out there to shame) and Eneko was welcomed back from injury. Is the hunt for that much sought after “turning point” of the season finally over?