Two teams unused to playing for silverware get the first crack at the Charity Shield.
Aardvark Abacus 1 v 3 Athletico Phoenix
San Dimas High School 1 v 2 Mega Buck Bandits
The Aardvarks v Phoenix fixture was the last to be played at the historic 'Rosebery Bowl'. Maybe the emotion of the occasion got to Ady's players who were outplayed by Brian's team. All the action came in the second half. Ivan Klasnic opened the scoring for Athletico on 55 minutes when hehooked in after a penalty box scramble. The lead only lasted seven minutes before Luka Modric was upended in the box and Emanuel Adebayor converted the penalty. Eight minutes later Robin van Persie dropped off Phil Jagielka's shoulder and created enough space for a stunning volley that went on off the far post. Per Mertersacker is Brian's record signing who hasn't really lived up to that tag so far but his clean sheet finished the tie.
Mega Bucks let a lead slip last week but made no mistake against San Dimas. Both Dave's goals came from headers in the first 20 minutes of the second half. Steven Fletcher outjumped the San Dimas defence straight after the break and Steve Morison was unmarked when he powered his goal in from 12 yards. The FA Cup holders picked up a clean from Neil Taylor to reduce the deficit but could not deprive the Mega Bucks from their first ever final.
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