In the most spectacular performance of the year, Lions become champions of the LAFL for the first time!!
The group was very focused from the beginning. While our goalkeeper Diego had a miscommunication problem and couldn't show up at the pitch, nothing would stop the Lions from claiming the first ever LAFL Premiership title from an LBS team.
After an unforgettable speech by our captain Edu, the Lions started the game pressing the Buccaneers, who didn't know what to do facing the hunger of the Lions.
With 10 minutes played, our piciche who's saying goodbye to Lions to move to Costa Rica, Oliver Nowalski, scored the first goal after a great low cross from the super nordic man Emil - Lions 1-0. Then, a few minutes later, PwC conceded a penalty after Simo was brought down inside the box - the Italian himself shot it to make it 2-0.
With Lions more comfortable, the game became a true show. Our quick winger Romain scored the third after a good run in the middle of PwC's defense. And Lions had many more chances. Then, just before half time, Oliver scored the 4th, so that Lions were really close to securing the trophy.
But the Lions were not satisfied. Two subs came in with Rafa and Massi, and they didn't disappoint. Our talented #10 Michal scored a nice goal from a free kick with the help of Buccaneers' goalie. And several other goals scored. One by Romain with Massi's assist, then one by Emil after a beautiful individual play, another one by Emil after a cross from Oli and finally a well deserved goal by Massi, the White Lukkaku!
And Lions celebrated the best performance of the season winning 9-0. Flares were brought, songs were sang, and Lions achieved their major objective this season - winning the LAFL.
The final record was 16 wins, 1 draw, and just 1 loss in 18 games. What a glorious year, Lions!!!!!!!!!
Game highlights below - and see you next year!