Warsaw 0-2 Norden

Written by: Domenico Jordano (Nightingale Press)

Crazy saves and Thor's backflip: Norden get their first victory of the season

The start of the season was anything but satisfying for Norden. Only 2 points in the latest 4 matches, including fixtures against Berlin and Milan. The latest draw against Madrid shed a small ray of hope for Scandinavian team. But season newcomers Warsaw needed the victory no less than their opponents. The things started getting hotter after 18th minute: Thor Odinsen did a free kick pass to Tyrese Harden, whose powerful shot was met with O'Brien's save. It didn't stop Norden's attack, though, and Pingu Nootazuki delivered a high-class finishing to score the opener. 0-1, Norden lead! On the last minutes of the first half Norden's god of thunder made a beautiful back heel pass to Nootazuki, but Warsaw's keeper again saved his team from humiliation. The second half began with a promising counterattack from Norden: Tyrese Harden sent a through pass right to Kenan Bosnic, who went 1v1 against the goalkeeper. However, forward's lack of patience sent the ball just near the post. Thor Odinson, who replaced Norden's previous forward Andrew Tate, continued working as the powerhouse of Norden. Yet his work was overshadowed by Tyrese Harden, who created two dangerous moments for Norden throughout the match and eventually scored on the 85th minute. The final, 90th minute of the game, was the most chaotic and interesting part of the match. After Nootazuki's corner, Thor Odinson occasionally decided to showcase his flying abilities and performed a backflip, while Leftwich became Warsaw's second goalkeeper and blocked Bosnic's shot with a header clearance. Not even the moment of craziness managed to save Warsaw from losing their home match. After first matchweek's victory they suffered 4 losses in a row and keep their place in the bottom four. Meanwhile, Norden finally earned their first victory of this season and started their uphill path.