| Date | 24 April 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Competition | Summer League Division 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Venue | Discovery Soccer Park | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Match | Sundowners FC - Panorama F.C. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Final Result | 3 - 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Goals |
1 Olaf Olgiati |
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| Assist |
1 Peter Neale |
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| Match Report |
Panorama's tenure in Division 1 concluded similarly to their last season, with another relegation. Despite this, the team showcased significant improvement compared to their disastrous campaign two years ago, consistently demonstrating their capabilities against more seasoned and well-rounded squads. Remarkably, no match this season qualified as a complete disaster for Panorama. Even their 6-0 loss to Global United, which occurred after a scoreless hour exacerbated by a red card and a thin bench, appears more as an anomaly than a norm. A persistent theme in the latter half of the season was the dual challenges of injuries and lack of commitment. A series of unfortunate injuries decimated the team's lineup, and when combined with wavering commitment levels from certain players, the effects were palpable, particularly in their latest match. Panorama faced a unique disadvantage in their last game, starting with only nine players due to delays in allowing two late arrivals to join the fray. This immediate setback saw them concede within the first 30 seconds. However, the sense of injustice seemed to galvanize the team. Adopting a 4-4-1-1 formation with Neale as left back and Fisher on the right, in his second appearance, with Olgiati and Lindsay in attack, Panorama managed to stabilize. Central backs Imbriolo and Garrard became formidable barriers against Sundowners' offenses. The Sundowners sought to exploit the wings, but were stymied by Panorama’s solid central defense led by Almeida and Solomon. Despite constant pressure, it was only later that Sundowners doubled their lead. Yet, Panorama's resilience shone through when Olgiati fiercely capitalized on a mishandled cross from Neale, pulling one back for his team. The second half, however, brought further challenges as Panorama suffered three critical injuries within 15 minutes, losing Solomon, Lindsay, and Goncalves—each incident thinning their already sparse lineup. Despite these adversities, Sundowners managed only one more goal, often thwarted by the post or saved by goalkeeper Moodley’s timely interventions. In conclusion, while the season ended in defeat, Panorama displayed commendable fortitude and a notable evolution from their previous performances, suggesting a foundational resilience that bodes well for their future endeavors. Some stats from the game:
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