B-Liga Fifth Round Summary

Controversy, fantastic goals and a spectacular implosion of a side; what else could it be but the next round of Broome's premiere footballing league, the B-Liga.

Hagan's Heroes unveiled their latest signing before the match in the form of AFL player Mick Albert. Albert had been on the radar of the Greens for a long time, and finally signed on for this crunch match against Broome City. Some sections of the media had criticised the Heroes over their tactics and general lack of team play, and they were looking to make amends for their worst ever start to a B-Liga season. Broome City on the other hand, had just come off a resounding win against Racing Guantanamo, and were keen to add to their points tally to keep in touch with the league leaders. However, it was surprise packet Nathan Green who caused all sorts of trouble on the right and netting the first goal of the game. It was cancelled out by a scintillating strike from Sasho Jovanovski before Hagan's asserted themselves to take control of the game. Mick Albert looked the good at the back and prevented the Blues from threatening the goal.

Final Score: Broome City 1 - 3 Hagan's Heroes

Racing Guantanamo had every right to feel aggrieved after watching a close match against Broome City last week balloon out of control. The Mighty Orange went into the match without marquee man Tony Delaney and the speedy Jack Reagan, two losses which tested Guantanamo's strength in depth. NDFC were able to field a full-strength team and were looking forward to testing themselves against a Guantanamo team which was historically their bogey side. The match began well for Guantanamo, with several surging runs on goal by Johnny Falconer and Luke Turner, but the NDFC defence coped well, with Selwyn Taylor and Tank U-Ten looking very solid at the back. As the match wore on, Guantanamo's fitness levels were called into question as huge gaps appeared in the midfield. Constant pressure from an in-form Tom Offer as well as Jesse Anear added to the weary woes of the Guantanamo defence as a second half capitulation saw NDFC score three more goals to put the match beyond doubt.

Final Score: NDFC 7 - 3 Racing Guantanamo AFC

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By the Anonymous Analyst

Racing Guantanamo AFC vs. Pearl Coast Pirates

Odds: Racing Guantanamo win $7.00, Draw $6.50, Pearl Coast Pirates win $1.10

Hagan's Heroes vs. NDFC

Odds: Hagan's Heroes win $2.20, Draw $2.00, NDFC win $2.30

Based on the form book, Racing Guantanamo may as well pack it in now and not even bother showing up for their game against the Pirates next week. However, stranger things have happened, and Guantanamo can look forward to welcoming back Jack Reagan to the fold. Reagan's speed and fitness have been missed, and he will plug a huge gap for them. However, the Pirates have shown themselves to be superior in all aspects this season, and I can't go past them for a very convincing win.

Hagan's Heroes are looking to banish the under-achievers tag once and for all, and NDFC could be the team to do it against. But NDFC are proving to be no pushovers, and their surprise win against Racing Guantanamo has set them up to possibly get a win over the Heroes. However, both teams look strong and I have to say that I can't really seperate them. I think this will be a draw, or possibly a very slight Hagan's victory.

Until next week.