SIAFL Season 2024 SIAFL All-Stars Triumph Over Rich Club in Nanshan Cup Semi-Final By: Dmitry Antonov 📅Sep 1 2024 8:32PM 638608196558251062 September 1st, Taoyuan Pitches - The SIAFL 11-aside All-Stars team secured a hard-fought victory against Rich Club in a pulsating semi-final encounter. The match ended 4-1 in favor of the All-Stars. The first half remained goalless, with Rich Club creating a few dangerous chances near Marko Sujica's goals. A setback for the All-Stars came in the 35th minute when Luiz Fernando da Silva Alves suffered an injury and was replaced by Carlos Leonel. The second half exploded into life when Carlos Leonel broke the deadlock with a "kung-fu style" goal, assisted by Alex Kolpakov. Rich Club's hopes were dealt a further blow when they were reduced to ten men after a defender received a red card for a handball offense, denying Kolpakov a clear goal-scoring opportunity. However, they showed great character, equalizing against the run of play in the 54th minute. The All-Stars responded emphatically, with Carlos Leonel completing his hat-trick. His second goal came from a precise header following Alex Kolpakov's cross, while his third was a clinical left-footed finish, again set up by Kolpakov. The final goal was a work of art, with Carlos providing a perfectly weighted pass to the accelerating Kolpakov, who found the bottom left corner with precision. While the attacking duo of Carlos and Kolpakov stole the headlines, credit must be given to the All-Stars' defensive unit, which effectively neutralized Rich Club's offensive threats. JB's midfield "B-boy" performance, coupled with some timely interventions, helped control the tempo of the game. Coach Jury's tactical adjustments, despite limited substitution options, proved crucial in securing the victory. The poor quality of the pitch was also a talking point, potentially affecting the quality of play. Fans can look forward to the final, scheduled for September 7th, 2024, at 16:45 in Shenzhen Bay Stadium. 🏆 Nanshan Cup Full game recording Sep 10 2024 12:37PM By Dmitry Antonov SIAFL Cup qualification results Sep 2 2024 9:06PM By Dmitry Antonov Siafl All Stars at Nanshan Cup Jun 6 2024 7:05AM By Jury Sanna Game Week 4 Report May 20 2024 7:51PM By Dmitry Antonov Game Week 3 Report and Best Goals May 17 2024 10:10PM By Dmitry Antonov No Racism (fourth part) May 13 2024 12:49PM By Jury Sanna No Racism (third part) May 13 2024 12:26PM By Jury Sanna No Racism (second part) May 13 2024 12:24PM By Jury Sanna No Racism (first part) May 13 2024 12:23PM By Jury Sanna Season 2024 Game Week 2 report May 12 2024 12:15PM By Dmitry Antonov Season 2024 Game Week 1 report May 4 2024 10:18AM By Dmitry Antonov SIAFL Branding Guidline Apr 30 2024 5:29PM By Dmitry Antonov 12345678910...