FC Britanico de Madrid

05/05/2012 – La Elipa

FCB Bunwer 1-2 Restaurante Alconada

It was another bitterly disappointing Saturday morning for FCB Bunwer, with the now routine “pipped to the post” feeling rippling through the team at the final whistle. After a shaky first 5 minutes, FCB moved an extra man into the centre of midfield, and dominated the game against a Restaurante Alconada side who have won 4 out of 4 since the league split. Mark gave the Brits the lead after great pressure on the visitors’ keeper lead to a mistake, allowing a finish from a tight angle. Ishmael Majid almost made it two after great work from Madris flashed the ball across the 6 yard box, but he was unable to connect with the goal at his mercy. The lead lasted until just after half time when, controversially, table topping Alconada scored with a drilled shot from outside the box, despite Fletch having been fouled and remaining motionless on the FCB penalty spot. FCB regrouped though, and it looked firm favourites to restore their lead, however they spurned several chances from close range and found the Restaurante Alconada keeper desperate to atone his earlier errors. With only minutes remaining on the clock, the visitors struck the cruel and crucial blow. After some creative flair from the winger, a fabulous chipped through ball allowed an on-rushing midfielder to lift the ball beyond Matt Yea in the FCB net. Rami’s lads’ poor run continues, although there is clearly life in the team yet.

MOTM Josh

Match Report to follow

C.B. Ntra.Sra. de Lujan 4-0 FCB Regional

FCB’s nightmare season saw another low this weekend, with the Regional team whitewashed by bottom of the league C.B. Ntra.Sra. de Lujan.

More details to follow.

21/04/2012 – La Elipa

FCB Bunwer 0-3 Ruper King

FCB Bunwer today fell to their second straight league defeat after a poor performance against an average Ruper King. Despite conceding 2 penalties, MOTM and stand-in keeper Matt Yea prevented a cricket score and kept the Brits in with a shout until slack play and poor team defending allowed Ruper King to end the game comfortably. The brits were not without their chances, however their late and speculative long range efforts were the mark of a team short of ideas and confidence. The despondant dressing room will have time off to recover next weekend, with a real need for focus on concentration and being clinical infront of goal.

Match report by Michael Langan

“After a creditable away performance last week, FCB returned to La Elipa looking to settle old scores with Ruper King on the upper pitch. Again Rami, in a welcome change, had an abundance of attacking options at his disposal. FCB lined up: Yea, Ally, Ojo, Fletch and Reece (the first unchanged back four since October last year), Michael, Chaz, Nick, Josh, Madris and George.

15/04/2012 – La Elipa

FCB Regional 1-6 Club Juventud Elipa “A”

The Regional lads were taught a harsh lesson on Sunday by a clinical Club Juventud. The second place side took control of the game and were worthy of their victory against the brits.

14/04/2012 – Getafe

Installaciones 3-2 FCB Bunwer

Another “very nearly” match for the Bunwer lads, with a superb yet fruitless performance away from home.

Match Report by Michael Langan

“FCB Bunwer returned to league action following the Easter break, looking to add points to performances. Facing Instalaciones, FCB were again handed a big task as they travelled to Getafe. FCB lined up: Hutchinson, Renucci, Ojo, Fletcher, Carling, Langlands, Cespedes, N Boyle, C Boyle, Madris and Gomm. FCB started slow, and were soon under sustained pressure from Instalaciones. After five minutes, the home side were awarded a penalty after a clumsy tackle from Michael Langlands in the box. However, Hutchinson was to set the tone for an inspired display by keeping the score levels and sparing blushes. Unfortunately, FCB were unable to capitalise on this, and Instalaciones continued to press forward, with a goal seeming inevitable. After finally managing to acquire a foothold in the game, however, FCB were punished with some slack play at a corner lead to the home side taking the lead. It was a cruel blow having seemingly seen out the initial barrage, but was little more than the home side deserved. However, buoyed by their recent performances, FCB remained undeterred and redoubled their efforts to find the back of the net. Just before half time, they did after some good build up play was turned home, albeit somewhat fortuitously, by Carling at the far post. With half time looming, FCB seemed to have salvaged something to take in at half time, until cruel fortune allowed the home side to seize the advantage once more and send FCB in 2-1 down.

The second half began more evenly than the first, with FCB playing with a real belief they could cause an upset in Getafe. Gomm and Madris both went close with efforts as the league leaders looked somewhat shaken. With the game evenly poised, however, Instalaciones seized a two goal advantage after a fine strike from 25 yards moved past Hutchinson and into the corner. Seeking an alternative means of attack, Rami looked for a more dynamic midfield replacing cunning Cespedes with incoming Josh Franco and bringing the mercurial Ishmael Majid on for Chaz Boyle. Neither however were involved in the second goal, which was wonderful 30 yard strike from Michael, further consolidating his position as top goalscorer and all round top bloke. With 20 minutes to go, FCB had a goal and real momentum. Pushing forward in waves, Josh Franco was unlucky after rounding the goal keeper and Ishmael Majid also unlucky not to see his deliveries met at the far post. The turning point, however, occurred ten minutes from the end. Reece Carling, moving quickly by two men, was inexplicably felled in the box as he was about to shoot, though the referee waved away FCB protests. At this point, the home side resorted to stalling tactics to see down the clock. In fairness, they were ably abetted by some terrific players in possession, as they frustrated FCB and consigned them to a fourth defeat in five. The manner, however of the last three performances, has been inestimably better than the closing games of the first round of Bunwer affairs. With four home games to come, FCB must now seek to push on and propel themselves up a table they are more than capable of competing in.

MOTM: Matthew Hutchinson
Goalscorers: Reece Carling and Michael Langlands

31/03/2012 – La Elipa

FCB Bunwer 1-1 Cervezas Mahou

Rami Majid was left fuming after his side failed to take all three points against the 9 men of ageing side Cervezas Mahou today. The brits had several chances to win the game in the second half, however, they ultimately couldn’t find the net as Mahou ran the clock down.

Match Report by Tom Pope

“With a deceptively large squad available to him, Bunwer manager was faced with the difficult selection of stringing together a side largely composed of defenders. The brits started with Hutch in goals, a back line of Ally, Will (y style), Omar (smuggled back from Germany) and Reece, with a midfield four of Nestor, Ish, Steve Cespedes and Nick Boyle. The front line was led by the dubiously late-arriving George and the even later Bini.

Despite a thorough warm up, the brits were sluggish from the off, slack passes, second to the ball and incorrect decision-making. Their poor start was quickly punished when, after 3-men attempted to header the same ball, the Cervezas Mahou number 22 had time to steady himself unchallenged and send a looping 35 yard volley over Hutch. The response from the brits was not great, and it took another 20 minutes for them to get into the game. With increasing pressure on the Cervezas Mahou backline, the brits were beginning to win free kicks around the area, and after a wonderful cross from Steve Cespedes, George Gomm had the simple task of nodding home at the back post to draw the teams level. The goal spurred FCB on and they continued to push before half time. They were unable to add to their tally, although they came close a couple of times including a Bini free kick which struck the Mahou cross-bar.

Rami tried to add some creativity to the second half performance, replacing Nestor with the impeccably handsome Karim, however, Cervezas Mahou continued playing a frustrating game of closing the brits down at every opportunity. The brits dominated the second half in terms of chances and possession. Substitute Karim fired in several excellent shots from distance, whilst the clearest opening fell to George who was unable to connect with a cross from the left inside the Mahou box. Further changes were made, with Steve Cespedes, then Big Willy Style going off to be replaced by Arnar and Kiki.

With time ticking down, Cervezas Mahou were reduced first to 10 and then 9 men, with it looking a certainty that FCB Bunwer’s youth and extra numbers would surely be able to see off their opposition, however, chance after chance was missed. Arnar unable to control when in space in the box, George forcing a good save from the keeper after Arnar’s clever flick on and Bini heading straight at the keeper from a corner. Cervezas Mahou stuck to their game plan of frustration, wasting time and winding the brits up and, to their credit, they won the mental battle on the field. They could have snatched all three points late on too, but for a wonderful block from FCB captain Hutch.

And so it became clear that a goal was not going to come, and Karim compounded the matter by showing his ugly side to the referee and earn himself an unnessecary red card. With no game next week, the Bunwer lads will be practising their shooting.“

MOTM Reece Carling