MATCH REPORT; Madison 0 Greenwich Arsenal 0

With only two games left in the season and a relegation battle as hot as Hell, the Celts started this game like they meant business. Strong confident passing, great positioning and strong defending had Arsenal on the back foot right from the start of the match. The midfield pairing of John B and Rob really played a major role in subduing the Arsenal team and created some great chances for the Celts. One superb move that released Tano into the box allowed him to unleash a powerhouse shot that was parried by the goalkeeper. Superb covering defending by Rugginho and box to box running were also a  feature of the first twenty minutes of the game. As ever though, the Celts were unable to convert any chances and gradually the game evened out with Arsenal getting more and more chances. More often or not these attacks were swept away by the impressive defence but it was clear the second half would be tougher. In fact it ended up being more of the same with two teams largely cancelling each other out with few opportunities arising for either team. Even though a few shots came in it became increasingly clear that no team was going to deliver a knockout blow. And so the game ended in a scoreless tie. A result that ensured Arsenals' future in the second division for next year but leaving the Celts with the daunting task of having to beat league leaders, Vasco da Gama in the last game of the year to stay up. Can the Celts do it?  Well, if they are as strong at the back as they have been over a few select games during the season then they have a chance. We do need to score though. One point won't be enough unless the Mariners beat Fairfield by a barrow load of goals

Anyway, it's been fun. Last game is coming up. See you next Sunday

Man of the Match;  Some great performances by the Hulk, Edimar and Edison in defence ably assisted by Rob and John B in midfield but my mom was Ruggerho for his non stop running and last gasp defending!