DCL16 – Team of the Week – 08

Nilanka was the busier of the two goalkeepers in the high profile clash between Solid SC and Army SC. He had to make a few saves and deal with the gusting wind that was evident throughout the match to keep a clean sheet.

Nawarathne was a constant threat on the left wing against Blue Star, in a match where they had to win to keep hopes alive for the Super 8’s.

Opayemi had a brilliant game in defense and attack, and even though his side conceded two goals he prevented much more while also scoring the equalizer with minutes left in the game.

Amith Kumara once again had an exceptional game in defense, where the 2014 captain kept out the potent Army attack at bay to come away with a clean sheet.

Once again Daniel makes an appearance in the Team of the Week; he stabilized the Super Sun defense midway through the season and in this match kept a clean sheet as well made a few attacking runs from deep in his own half.

Though Army did not score Madushan kept his good form going creating a few chances which unfortunately the returning Mohamed Issadeen couldn’t poke home.

Priyankara has been at the heart of the Negombo Youth revival from mid-season and with another goal and a Man of the Match performance, he definitely deserves his place.

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Figurado has been immense this season for the 2014 champions and against Army he bossed the midfield while starting the attacking moves.

Farood got his opportunity after a string of injuries for Super Sun at the beginning of the season and he has never looked back. Starting from defense now he controls the midfield and got his first Champions League goal against Thihariya Youth.

A goal and another solid performance by Mumuni for Negombo Youth in a close match against Matara City, to get the three points.

A hard working performance from Joseph against a stubborn Thihariya Youth side while scoring the first goal.