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Dominates Full Throttle
Gardabær Stéttarfélags Dominates Full Throttle in Clinical Display
Gardabær Stéttarfélags secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Full Throttle in Round 11 of Division 5.27, showcasing a masterful performance at Full Throttle Field. The match, officiated by Al Baback, saw the visitors assert their dominance from early on, leaving Full Throttle struggling to find their rhythm.
The breakthrough for Gardabær Stéttarfélags came swiftly in the 2nd minute when Mark van der Linden headed home a goal, assisted by Alec Sellar. Sellar continued to be a pivotal figure, setting up another goal in the 5th minute for Billy Walter from a corner, quickly putting Gardabær Stéttarfélags up 2-0.
Full Throttle's woes deepened as they suffered an injury setback in the 7th minute, with Ómar Árnýjörnsson being substituted. Their attempts to get back into the game were thwarted, including a disallowed goal by Norberto Carepa in the 12th minute. Gardabær Stéttarfélags then added a third just before halftime, with Maximiliano Landonío finding the net, again assisted by the impressive Alec Sellar, making it 3-0 at the break.
The second half saw Gardabær Stéttarfélags continue their control, adding two more goals. Nickie Harwood scored in the 50th minute, followed by Mark van der Linden's second goal of the match, from a penalty, in the 80th minute, bringing the final score to 5-0. Full Throttle struggled to create significant opportunities against a disciplined Gardabær Stéttarfélags defense. The match also saw a booking for Samuel Wome of Full Throttle and an injury to Guðmund Björnsson of Gardabær Stéttarfélags.
Possession statistics heavily favored Gardabær Stéttarfélags with 71% to Full Throttle's 29%, reflecting the flow of the game. Gardabær Stéttarfélags also had a commanding lead in chances created (7-0), underscoring their attacking efficiency.
Alec Sellar of Gardabær Stéttarfélags was deservingly named Man of the Match, having provided three crucial assists and orchestrating much of his team's attacking play. For Full Throttle, it's a performance that will require significant review as they look to bounce back in future fixtures.
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