The cruelty of sport... After SAC's valiant first victory of the season, our brave footballers found themselves on the receiving end of the goal-scoring prowess of their opponents for the past two Sundays.

The 7-1 defeat to Kerala Tuskers doesn't show how close the match was for the first hour, with little to choose between the two sides. Sadly, a tiring defense and midfield left stand-in goalkeeper Paul de Rosen under huge pressure in the last quarter.

On paper, SAC looked good to take on the top-grade Vesinet side, despite injury to star striker Lucien Wisman, with goalie RIch Parkin still out of action. On the day, however, Vesinet were just too strong, able to muzzle Arnaud Paquier and Taha in attack and Michael Neumier in midfield to fire in goals from all angles. The score? "We lost count," says Gerald Strouts. SAC did net a consolation goal.

The Red and Black are sure to bounce back this Sunday against FIFFA, inspired by les Bleues and the Three Lions (whoever wins, naturally)!