Broomedesliga Round Six: Barbarians Go Solo At Top

When the unstoppable force meets the immovable object, something has to give – or so the saying goes.

And so it was on Wednesday, when the unbeaten UN Barbarians met the undefeated Racing Guantanamo in Round Six of the Broome Soccer Association Broomedesliga.

With both teams boasting a one hundred percent win rate, the winner of the match would finally claim top spot on the league table for themselves.

With Alan Armstrong marshalling the Barbarians well, and Guantanamo’s Reno Kurg hitting top form, the match took on an energetic feel, with chances at both ends flowing freely.

In the end, it was a wonder goal from Fortune Nlanhla from deep inside his own half that bagged the win for the Barbarians, and ending the scoreline 8-7.

Eager to make their own headlines, Internet favourites Hobbits FC took on Cardiff City, as they set out to make amends for their embarrassing loss last week.

James Watt returned for the Hobbits, making his mark with four goals, while Selwyn Taylor looked in good form for City, scoring a hat-trick.

When the dust settled at the end of a long, hard-fought match, Hobbits gained the victory, their first of the season, 15-7.

Elsewhere, Sporting Guantanamo looked to firm up their hold on fourth spot, and a place in the finals, taking on last season’s champions Sanga.

It was a slow, lacklustre Guantanamo side however, and they were punished early, with Lawrence Elsoy playing a good game for the Sanga side.

The Mighty Orange looked tired, but managed to come back in the second half, scoring five.

It was a case of too little, too late though as Sanga sealed the win 9-7.

In the final match of the round, Jiminies FC battled the Travelling Royals.

Jon Falconer played well for the Royals as they pushed for their place in the finals, and they managed the win, ending the score 9-5.

With only one normal round of the season until the finals, all teams are pushing hard to make the top four. UN Barbarians and Racing Guantanamo have already sealed their place, but Sporting Guantanamo, Travelling Royals and Sanga all have a chance, and it will come down to next week to see who will be there.