The 3rd week of the Dialog Champions League 2016 ended with three hat-tricks and a number of penalties during the week.
From the 8 matches ThePapare.com has chosen the XI who was worthy enough to be named in the ‘Team of the Week’ once again in a 3-4-3 formation.
Position : Goalkeeper
Name: Mohamed Uzman
Club: Renown SC
The former Sri Lanka U19 goalkeeper was a major factor for Renown as they battled it out with group top New Youngs and won with a clean sheet. Made a few brilliant saves and had a commanding presence.
Position: Centre-back
Name: Hakeem Kamil
Club: Renown SC
Like Uzman, the former Renown captain was immense in defense against a marauding Hasitha Priyankara and Ankamah George.
Position: Centre-back
Name: Dilshan Fernando
Club: Air Force SC
With the 2nd clean sheet in as many weeks Dilshan Fernando makes another appearance in ThePapare.com ‘Team of the Week.’ It may have been against a relegation threatened side but playing even at home in Ekala is a test for the defense with the gusty wind.
Position: Centre-back
Name: Yapi Yapo
Club: Java Lane SC
Yapo had to play at centre-back, with the absence of Chamara De Silva, and had a blinder with his strength and speed against a well drilled Navy side at home. Kept the Sailors at bay as they secured a 1-1 draw.
Position: Left-midfield
Name: Thakshila Danoj
Club: Solid SC
One of the three hat-trick heroes of the week Danoj scored two crucial goals in the 2nd half for Solid, where they were down to 10 men against Crystal Palace. His clinical finishing was a highlight.
Position: Central-midfield
Name: Sanoj Sameera
Club: Saunders SC
The Saunders skipper Sameera, has been playing on another level in the past couple of months and with Saunders desperately needing a win he once again put in a stellar performance against Super Sun in midfield.
Position: Central-midfield
Name: Janaka Chaminda
Club: Java Lane SC
Once again a skipper stood up with his side needing a good performance and points. Chaminda was exceptional in midfield, against the clock work like Navy midfield, disrupting play and distribution while scoring the equalizer with minutes left.
Position: Right-midfield
Name: Priyankara Silva
Club: Negombo Youth SC
Silva was the brightest spark for Negombo Youth in a disappointing result. Scored two goals and was a menace for the Blue Star defense in the first half. Continued the same but did not get the support from teammates after Shanaka Prasad was replaced due to injury.
Position: Forward
Name: Afis Olayemi
Club: Colombo FC
Scored his first hat-trick in just his third game for Colombo FC in a clinical performance where Colombo FC as a whole did not live up to their ruthless best against a bottom of the table club.
Position: Forward
Name: Mohamed Issadeen
Club: Army SC
Back to back appearances for Issadeen, in the ‘Team of the Week’ and why not? Issadeen was the difference maker against Matara City who had a close lid on Army apart from three moment of brilliance from the sharp shooter.
Position: Forward
Name: Job Michael
Club: Renown SC
After a couple of weeks where his finishing was questioned, Job Michael took his chances to score twice in the top of the table battle against New Youngs.
