Early on the Lions struck what should have been a blow for the Vikings and scored a second. This started the tit-for-tat rash challenges and the end-to-end goal mouth action. The referee seemed invisible during some heated arguments and was abused on a regular basis yet took no action. With 15 mins left the Lions were up 4-2 and seemingly coasting but the majority of the players decided that they wanted a piece of the action and piled forward looking for further goals.

This left the Lions defence under unnecessary pressure and a couple of times left the Vikings attack outnumbering them. The Vikings made the most of the Lions inadequacies and proceeded to score 3 goals - the last coming in injury time. Well done Lions - a perfect example of gaining a defeat out the jaws of victory. No need to worry as this will only make us stronger - bring on the Wanderers - it is time to avenge years in the doldrums and strike a blow for the little guy.
Paddy (Lions)


Vikings are not quite sure what happened and think Lions would be in a similar mindset, however, the fact is that after having trailed 0 – 2, 1 – 3, and 2 – 4 with 15 minutes to go Vikings won 5-4. It must be one of the best come-backs ever in the JIFL.

As the rumors (read: Dale) would know Lions has significantly improved since last season and with 5 very fast and technically very good players going forward it turned out to be a very difficult night for the Vikings defense and although we managed to come back at 0-2 and 1-3 nothing much indicated that Vikings was going to leave with points when Lions scored to 4-2 with about 15 minutes to play. However, 2 goals within a couple of minutes by Ronaldo without much assistance we had drawn level and would have been very satisfied had we been able to secure 1 point in this match. But this was not to be as Peter Scott took matters in his own hands and scored an absolute screamer from outside the box to bring the score to 5-4 in Vikings favor. We simply could not believe the result and apparently nor could Lions

I have given the referee 3 out of 10 because he did not award yellow cards until well into the 2nd half disregarding a number of bad faults was made of which Vikings accounted for their share in 2nd half. Fortunately, both teams constrained themselves so we avoided ugly scenes. We understand that the referees are new to the JIFL but they should be told that it is part of their responsibility to control the matches (although teams and particular the Captains are supposed to be supportive) and that yellow cards should be awarded for sliding tackles from behind and similar.

It is also difficult to find the rational behind one player being awarded a yellow card while another get away with a freekick for almost pulling the pants of an opponent. Also it would be useful if the linesmen had basic knowledge about offside and that one can be offside even if the pass originates from the players own half. Having complain to his credit the referee manage to award most of the free kicks and other dead ball situations to the right side. Finally 4 out of 10 to ISCI for a good pitch but for whatever reason ISCI has not bother to refresh the lines so we played on a pitch with no markings whatsoever. ISCI should be told to do better.
Jesper (Vikings)

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Good and physical game in which D’s place made JIS work very hard to get the 3 points. First half was pretty even in which JIS went 1-0 up through a beautiful volley from Stephane direct from a Lee corner. D’s tied the game within a few minutes before Gordon showed his skills with a fine taken goal after 20 mins. An outstanding Andreas Jakubowski in goal for JIS, who made two crucial saves, made sure to preserve the JIS lead into half time 2-1

In the second half Uli was fouled inside the D’s box. Penalty for JIS, which was saved by D’s goalie and 1 minute later it, was 2-2 with D’s taking advantage of some sloppy JIS defending.

Halfway the second half Gordon made amends for his earlier penalty miss and scored 3-2 with a little help from Lady Luck. After this goal D’s didn’t have the energy to come back once again and goals from Thomas and our guest player Justus made it 5-2. A bit flattering for JIS, because D’s have a much improved side who can give any team a very hard time. It would not be a surprise if they will get some results soon.

By the way, we had a new referee and he was just awful. Terrible fouls were overlooked, yellow cards were given for light offences and he even managed to give one of our players a yellow card for not taking a throw in quickly enough??? Let’s hope that not all the ‘new’ refs are of his standard….
Jurrien (JIS)

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Bugils fielded a strong midfield and defence, but were without Neil and Will up front. Nevertheless, it would be fair to say Bugils had slightly the better of the first half, with more chances although no real clear-cut ones. The Vikings played some nice slick football in the second half and went a goal up as their forward beat our off-side line and finished well. Bugils kept the pressure up and feel our pressure deserved a point, but with 5 minutes to go and most of our team in the opposition penalty area, Vikings
made a quick break and finished the match off.
Mark (Bugils)

It did not take long before the match turned into a midfield battle dominated by too many imprecise passes a somewhat indecisive defending. Bugil’s did not create even half a chance with the best opportunity falling to Ronaldo who unfortunately missed the goal when one-on-one with the goalie.

2nd half started as the 1st had ended but about midway through the half Jonathan broke through down our right flank and made a very good pass that once again left Ronaldo one-on-one with the goalie and this time he did not miss. Bugil’s decided to go for all or nothing and we were quite a lot of pressure with John pulling out a very good reflex save and Marvin cleaning the ball with a bicycle kick just before Bugil’s was about to equalize. Eventually an energetic effort by Ruben provided a break through for Staus and he did not fail to put the ball away and effectively ending the match. As usual Bugil's were behaving as good sports.

ISCI need to be told in claer terms that it is unacceptable that they do not mark the pitch. As against Lions on Saturday the pitch was not marked yesterday which resulted in a freekick against the Bugil's goalie for using hands outside the box simply because he could not see the line. The referee as it is not uncommen in JIFL the referee did not follow the rules which would have resulted in a red card but fortunately he did not pull out any card. But ISCI should be told to do the job!!!!!!
Jesper (Vikings)

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