Some title contenders faltered while others kept their campaign on track in the 3rd week of the Dialog Champions League 2016 Super 8.
Super 8 Week 3 Review – Champions League 2016
ThePapare.com has chosen the XI who were worthy enough to be named in the ‘Team of the Week’ for the Super 8 Week 03 which comes in a 4-3-3 formation.
Position : Goalkeeper
Name: Kaveesh Fernando
Club: New Youngs FC
Kaveesh completes the hat-trick of appearances in the Super 8 TOTW with another strong performance against Solid SC. Though he was not able to keep a clean sheet it was his multiple saves that cemented his position. Three diving saves and a one on one save against Edison Figurado were the highlights of his 90 minutes.
Position: Left-back
Name: Tharindu Eranga
Club: Navy SC
The former Sri Lanka right-back making his comeback after an injury plagued last few months. He was a constant threat up and down the field against Blue Star where Subash Madushan got on the end of one of his teasing crosses to score the opener.
Position: Centre-back
Name: Rawme Mohideen
Club: Colombo FC
Rawme having to play in an uncustomary center-back position for the 2nd week running, this time due to Afeel Mohamed’s suspension, controlled the game brilliantly from the back and looked like a natural alongside fellow veteran Ramees.
Position: Centre-back
Name: Asikur Rahuman
Club: Army SC
He had a very good game against Renown in their FA Cup final rematch where he negated Renown’s forward threat to keep a clean sheet. Though it was later revealed he was ineligible to play that game there was no denying the quality of his performance on that day.
Position: Right-back
Name: Fahir Ali
Club: Blue Star SC
Ali sparked Blue Star’s 2nd half comeback draw against Navy after a solid 1st half. He balanced well his duties in attack and defense as they were already down 2-0.
Position: Central-midfield
Name: Momas Yapo
Club: Colombo FC
The enforcer once again makes the TOTW with a commanding performance from the midfield. He protected the back four not allowing anyone through while joining in attack when given the opportunity.
Position: Central-midfield
Name: Zarwan Johar
Club: Colombo FC
Zarwan’s inclusion midway through the 1st half changed the game for Colombo FC with their attacks becoming crisper. His free kick on the stroke of half time provided for the 2nd goal which eventually proved to be the winner.
Position: Central-midfield
Name: Arubishan Daniel
Club: Solid SC
Daniel is another 1st half substitute who made a difference. His speed and strength caused trouble for New Youngs as solid came from a goal down to draw 1-1.
Position: Forward
Name: Sajith Kumara
Club: Army SC
A stunning goal to start against Renown as Sajith ran circles around their defense and could have added another before the break.
Position: Forward
Name: Madushan De Silva
Club: Army SC
Partnering with Sajith Kumara, Madushan De Silva terrorized the Renown defense on the left on his way to scoring two goals in the 1st half including a stunning a strike from the edge of the box.
Position: Forward
Name: Afonja Jibola
Club: Blue Star SC
Jibola is best utilized playing out wide, which Blue Star found out in the 2nd half against Navy down by two goals. Him playing wide stretched the Navy defense which allowed the others to take full use of the vacant spaces in the middle. Scored the equalizer in the 77th minute.
