MD 12: LONDON WW 3-0 AD LISBOA

Written by: Ilyas El-Malki, (MEDI1 Press)

In a league encounter characterized by strategic play and potent attacking prowess, the London Wembley Wanderers asserted their dominance against AD Lisboa, emerging victorious with a commanding 3-0 win. The English juggernauts, known for their penchant for substantial victories, displayed their proficiency in securing significant scorelines, replicating previous triumphs such as two 3–0 results against Istanbul and a resounding 4-0 victory over Vienna.

The encounter witnessed a Lisboa side adopting a notably defensive strategy, aiming to secure a crucial win and elevate themselves in the league standings. London's Ray Peest, however, disrupted Lisboa's aspirations by burying the ball on the left side of Lisbon's net after elegantly dribbling through two defenders in the 11th minute, setting the tone for an assertive performance by the Wanderers.

The initial half concluded with London enjoying a 1-0 lead, despite Lisboa's resolute defensive efforts to repel their relentless attacks. The red-clad Lisboa players attempted to stave off London's incursions, but their defensive resilience could only hold for so long.

The second half saw London intensify their offensive maneuvers. Eventually, they would break through Lisboa's defense in the 58th minute, as Rahimi's ball to Amine Amzal slipped through the big gap in the defensive line. The league's top scorer then found the back of the net, doubling the lead for the hosts. The numerical symmetry, reflecting the 85th minute, marked the culmination of London's dominance as Tomar Jr curved the ball into the bottom left corner from outside the box, scoring the third and final goal and then proceeded to do a backflip, effectively extinguishing any hopes of a Lisbon comeback.

The 3-0 triumph solidifies London Wembley Wanderers' standing in the title race, showcasing their ability to capitalize on defensive setups and maintain pressure throughout the match. As the English side remains firmly in contention for league honors, the disappointing AD Lisboa faces the task of regrouping and reevaluating their approach in subsequent fixtures, in order to avoid relegation, seeing that they're now only 2 points clear of the threat.