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NORFOLK
TROPHY FINAL: Dutch Warriors v Shawfield Reborn,
Wednesday 26th
November 2008 at the xpert
Arena
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The
first trophy of the season will be up for grabs on Wednesday night as cup
kings Dutch Warriors face Division One highfliers Shawfield
Reborn.
For Braindead's Warriors, a chance to make history beckons.
They will become the first side to win all 3 major trophies should they
win tonight. The Warriors have already won more cups than anybody else
having claimed 3 league cups. They have had a slow start in the league
claiming just 4 points from their opening 4 games but they have only
actually lost 2 of their 7 matches.
As for Shawfield, this is their
first major final. New manager Adhogan has produced a remarkable
transformation. They finished last season on a run of 10 consecutive
defeats and 16 games without a win. However, Adhogan has led them to an
excellent 8 successive wins - taking his own record to an amazing 15
consecutive wins if you include the 7 he secured with Turnip Torsoes at
the end of last season. As a result of all that, Shawfield lie top of
Division One with a 3 point lead over their nearest
rivals.
ROUTE TO THE FINAL
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Dutch
Warriors:
SF: Ash Samba Boyz W 3-2 Feitings 60,72; Totaki
81.
QF: toon rejects W 1-0 Zidane 78
R2: HM Gunners W 1-0 Schenning
61
Shawfield Reborn:
SF: Dros Delnoch W 1-0
Crawford 39
QF: Highland Select W 2-0 Eichi 24; Lindenkrantz 88
R2:
Hoole FC W 3-0 Yole 25,66; Hedger 41
R1: Ross County Reserves W 3-2
Jose 10, Yole 21, Law 72
PREVIOUS
FINALS
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Season 7: White Riot 4-0 Dutch
Warriors
Season 6: White Riot 2-1 Wilson FC
Season 5: Hotshots 2-1
White Riot
Season 2: Rubber Dubbers 2-0 White Riot
KEY
PLAYERS
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DUTCH WARRIORS
Jochem de
Ridder, Midfielder.
The experienced midfielder has more
appearances for the Warriors than anyone else. He has scored 27 goals and
33 assists in that time.
Masao Totaki,
Striker.
The youngster has impressed so far in his career with
20 goals from 44 appearances.
Dave Feitings,
Defender.
The veteran defender is always a danger from set
pieces with 38 career goals to his name. He was the match winner in the
semi final.
SHAWFIELD REBORN
Alfred Yole,
Striker.
He has scored 8 goals in his 7 games this season so
he should provide the main goal threat.
Vicente José,
Striker.
Has been in good form this season, gaining 4 goals, 3
assists and 8 xpert 11 selections.
Alf Law,
Midfielder.
Probably the most creative player in the Shawfield
team. Has already scored 3 and created 3 this
season.
STATS
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Dutch Warriors:
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Have won 4 of their last 6 games.
- Have kept 3 clean sheets in their
last 6 matches.
Shawfield Reborn:
- Have won 8
games in a row.
- Have kept 6 clean sheets in their last 7
matches.
- Have scored at least twice in 7 of their last 8 games.
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Alfred Yole has scored 8 goals in his last 7 games.
PAST
MEETINGS
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Dutch Warriors v Shawfield
Reborn:
6 meetings, 5 Dutch Warriors wins, 1
draw.
2008-09-06 League match Dutch Warriors - Shawfield Reborn 1 -
0
2008-08-16 League match Shawfield Reborn - Dutch Warriors 2 -
3
2007-06-02 League match Shawfield Reborn - Dutch Warriors 0 -
1
2007-05-26 League match Dutch Warriors - Shawfield Reborn 2 -
1
2007-01-03 Cup match Shawfield Reborn - Dutch Warriors 1 - 1
2006-12-27 Cup match Dutch Warriors - Shawfield Reborn 2 - 1
Braindead v Adhogan:
First
meeting
TEAM
NEWS:
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The Warriors are at full
strength for this game.
Shawfield's key midfielder Lancelot Hedger
is an injury doubt. He faces a late fitness test. Defender Dimitri
Breznjev has recovered from his injury picked up at the weekend though.
Jack Keith and Tom Crawford both return from
suspension.
PREDICTION:
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This
could be a classic contest with a legendary side not in great form against
the underdogs who are. Which will prevail? Tune in just after 6pm to find
out!
PREDICTION: 1-1,
penalties.
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