RGN Elite FIFA Recap: Week 5

 

 

Hibidi and Hakumenfox picked up vital wins to continue moving up the table, while Nonii9’s unbeaten run came to an end. Elsewhere, Zarate received default losses for two games in a row, and slipped into the relegation zone.

 

Flash.hibidi (SG) 2-0 si_jali (MY)

 

Hibidi extended his winning run with an efficient performance against si_jali. After taking an early lead in the 8^th minute, the Singaporean was happy to play it safe and not risk too much going forward. He then clinched victory with a goal from a swift counter attack in the 82^nd minute after si_jali switched to a more aggressive 4222 formation.

 

Si_jali has now gone 4 games without finding the back of the net, and will need to start clicking offensively if he is to get anything from his next outing against the unbeaten El Rey.

 

Hibidi seals victory over si_jali with a bullet header from Hulk

 

 

MiTH.KirosZ (TH) 2-3 3H|KunKun (VN)

 

This relegation battle ended with KunKun claiming his first win of the season and moving out of the drop-zone. KirosZ however will feel slightly unlucky at how things are going for him this season; he has lost by a one-goal margin for the 3^rd week in a row.

 

Flash.El Rey (SG) 1-1 eMaster.Vin (MY)

 

Vin fell behind in the 16^th minute after carelessly giving the ball away from a goal kick. The reigning Asian champion then equalized from a corner, and went on to control the game in dominant fashion.

 

El Rey hung on despite Vin having almost 60% possession, and nearly stole a win 5 minutes from the end with Oscar, who got free in the box but could only manage to skew his shot wide. El Rey is still unbeaten this season, but has lost pole position after 2 consecutive draws.

 

El Rey’s Fred puts the ball into an empty net against Vin

 

 

proA.Hakumenfox (VN) 2-1 Nonii9 (TH)

 

Nonii9’s unbeaten run came to an abrupt end against Hakumenfox on Saturday. The Vietnamese notched his second win in a row courtesy of two goals from Benzema, sandwiching a sumptuous long-range strike from Nonii9’s Ronaldo.

 

Hakumenfox is now on 8 points along with 4 other players: hibidi, Vin, KunKun and Nonii9.

 

Nonii9 scores a screamer against Hakumenfox to equalise

 

 

Zarate (SG) 0-3 3H|KunKun (VN) (Walkover)

Infinite.leOmeS (MY) 3-0 Zarate (SG) (Walkover)

 

Zarate’s lack of professionalism came to the fore yet again. His no-shows this weekend moved leOmeS to the top of the pile, and also helped KunKun out of the relegation zone. The former Flash eSports player is now 10 points off top spot, and will now be more concerned with avoiding the drop than challenging for honours.

 

 

The RGN FIFA League takes a break this weekend, as people everywhere celebrate Hari Raya. Games resume on match day 6: August 18^th. Be sure to tune in to the live-stream to support your favourite players.

 

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