The SFA Cup kicked off in earnest with 80 teams entered into the Cup seeking a bigger portion of the 3 million prize money and of course the coveted title of SFA Cup Champion.
The first game took place on the 1st of January and there was no real big shocks in the first round, Macduff and Aidies Almighies, Line United Recorded wins with clean sheets
Second Round
In the Second Round Real Darlington won 17-0, which might sound impressive, but its not as shocking when you realise that Newcastle FC played a Defender in goals for some reason., Phil Miles impressive IFA FC humbled The Premierships Muppet United 5-1 in the first shock result of the round. XYU FC caused the next shock with a 2-1 win over Unathletic Madrid who were highly tipped for the cup. Aidies Almightys also bowed out on penalties to Kokas FC. MacDuff FC survived a shock at Balloon FC to come through the round 3-2 having gone 2-0 down. A few tasty Shocks there.
Third Round
Giant Killers IFA FC couldnt make it 2 in a row as Real Darlington brushed them aside 2-0, Jakswans narrowly progressed in a tight match against bagsy and balk 1-0. XYU FC continued their good form with a entertaining 4-2 win. The All premiership matchup between Bene's Geordie Horses and FC Chapmanio was a cracker with The Horses coming out on top 3-2. Obrov Tubiblu pushed forward with a good 2-0 win against Mine Kicks Asss. In a wierd turn of events, Inter Retirement won 3-2 in a match versus Whats Football,
Wouter Jansens FC Toontje marched on with a controlling 2-0 over Hurtlocker FC.
An all premiership affair saw Wrexham Tigers and MAcduff FC lock horns, 1-1 at HT 2-2 at FT and 3-3 after ET it went to peno's
These two just couldnt be seperated but finally after 9 arduos penalties, Jorge Bava Missed putting Macduff FC through.
Finally Kokas FC took another big scalp with Line United falling fowl to the giant Killer 1-0.
Fourth Round
XYU FC went out 5-3 to Georie Horses after their brave run, while Wouter JAnssen's Toontje claimed another scalp sending Inter Retirement crashing out. Giant Killers Kokas FC finally found their match in Macduff FC while Obrov Tubiblue and RSVP Rangers and Pina Nelas all progressing in tight matches.
Quarter Finals
In the first quarter final Jakswans made light work of superboys with a supreme performance brushing them aside 5-0.
Bene's Geordie Horses took a 3-2 win against Pina Nelas in a tight match which could have gone either way.
Obrov Tuliblu continued their run in the All Social C Affair with a 2-0 over FC Toontje
And rounding up the round waas John Gardiners Macduff FC who brushed aside RSVP Rangers
Semi Finals
The First Semi final saw premiership boys Jakswans and Bene's Geordie Horses in what was to be a very tight affair. the first half saw the two defenses come out on top as it closed 0-0, the second half was largely the same until the 78th minute when Bene's Geordie Horses made the breakthrough. Jakswans laid seige but The geordie horses defense were resolute and held out for the 1-0 win.
In the second of the two Semi finals saw unlikely semi finalist Obrov Tuliblu flying the flag for the lower divisions come up against the tough Macduff FC. Obrov Tuliblu put up a resolute showing in the first half 0-0 but Macduff made a breakthrough shortly after the second half as Jobson found the net, Maikon Leite added a second in the 88th minute to seal a 2-0 win for Macduff and setup an all Premiership Final
The Final
Bene's Geordie Horses .vs. Macduff FC
MAcduff FC's team put in a sterling showing to lay claim to the SFA Cup. 57% possession as they dominated the exchanges by and large, They could not find a way past the Geordie Horses Defense in the first half but Eddie Gaven put a classy finish on a clever ball over the top to take the lead. After 83 minutes Macduff found the net again as Jobson ran between 2 defenders holding them off and beating an onrushing goalkeeper in a classy goal worthy of sealing a cup.
So John Gardiners Macduff FC win the sFA Cup in Season 2 not without some close shaves along the way. They join the other competition winners in Champions Trophy as well as taking their place in the UFFA Cup Winners Cup
The first game took place on the 1st of January and there was no real big shocks in the first round, Macduff and Aidies Almighies, Line United Recorded wins with clean sheets
Second Round
In the Second Round Real Darlington won 17-0, which might sound impressive, but its not as shocking when you realise that Newcastle FC played a Defender in goals for some reason., Phil Miles impressive IFA FC humbled The Premierships Muppet United 5-1 in the first shock result of the round. XYU FC caused the next shock with a 2-1 win over Unathletic Madrid who were highly tipped for the cup. Aidies Almightys also bowed out on penalties to Kokas FC. MacDuff FC survived a shock at Balloon FC to come through the round 3-2 having gone 2-0 down. A few tasty Shocks there.
Third Round
Giant Killers IFA FC couldnt make it 2 in a row as Real Darlington brushed them aside 2-0, Jakswans narrowly progressed in a tight match against bagsy and balk 1-0. XYU FC continued their good form with a entertaining 4-2 win. The All premiership matchup between Bene's Geordie Horses and FC Chapmanio was a cracker with The Horses coming out on top 3-2. Obrov Tubiblu pushed forward with a good 2-0 win against Mine Kicks Asss. In a wierd turn of events, Inter Retirement won 3-2 in a match versus Whats Football,
Wouter Jansens FC Toontje marched on with a controlling 2-0 over Hurtlocker FC.
An all premiership affair saw Wrexham Tigers and MAcduff FC lock horns, 1-1 at HT 2-2 at FT and 3-3 after ET it went to peno's
These two just couldnt be seperated but finally after 9 arduos penalties, Jorge Bava Missed putting Macduff FC through.
Finally Kokas FC took another big scalp with Line United falling fowl to the giant Killer 1-0.
Fourth Round
XYU FC went out 5-3 to Georie Horses after their brave run, while Wouter JAnssen's Toontje claimed another scalp sending Inter Retirement crashing out. Giant Killers Kokas FC finally found their match in Macduff FC while Obrov Tubiblue and RSVP Rangers and Pina Nelas all progressing in tight matches.
Quarter Finals
In the first quarter final Jakswans made light work of superboys with a supreme performance brushing them aside 5-0.
Bene's Geordie Horses took a 3-2 win against Pina Nelas in a tight match which could have gone either way.
Obrov Tuliblu continued their run in the All Social C Affair with a 2-0 over FC Toontje
And rounding up the round waas John Gardiners Macduff FC who brushed aside RSVP Rangers
Semi Finals
The First Semi final saw premiership boys Jakswans and Bene's Geordie Horses in what was to be a very tight affair. the first half saw the two defenses come out on top as it closed 0-0, the second half was largely the same until the 78th minute when Bene's Geordie Horses made the breakthrough. Jakswans laid seige but The geordie horses defense were resolute and held out for the 1-0 win.
In the second of the two Semi finals saw unlikely semi finalist Obrov Tuliblu flying the flag for the lower divisions come up against the tough Macduff FC. Obrov Tuliblu put up a resolute showing in the first half 0-0 but Macduff made a breakthrough shortly after the second half as Jobson found the net, Maikon Leite added a second in the 88th minute to seal a 2-0 win for Macduff and setup an all Premiership Final
The Final
Bene's Geordie Horses .vs. Macduff FC
MAcduff FC's team put in a sterling showing to lay claim to the SFA Cup. 57% possession as they dominated the exchanges by and large, They could not find a way past the Geordie Horses Defense in the first half but Eddie Gaven put a classy finish on a clever ball over the top to take the lead. After 83 minutes Macduff found the net again as Jobson ran between 2 defenders holding them off and beating an onrushing goalkeeper in a classy goal worthy of sealing a cup.
So John Gardiners Macduff FC win the sFA Cup in Season 2 not without some close shaves along the way. They join the other competition winners in Champions Trophy as well as taking their place in the UFFA Cup Winners Cup
A Massive Thanks goes out to Aidan Cuffe for taking the time to do the report for all of the SFA Members
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