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After matchday 7 was done the Academy table was the closest it has ever been at the top, a 4 way tie at 12 points making every goal count, are in which Medellin its trailing against their rivals at a -1 GD, the only negative GD amongst the Top 4.
However spirits remain high, after a rocky start and a of the season that saw Medellin lose two out of their first 3 matches sitting at a GD of -6 the players started to gel and familiarize themselves with the tactics, allowing them to go on a 3 game hot streak that saw them rise up in the standings, at one moment only tied at the top with fellow title contenders Port Royal.
"The Italian 3" as fans started calling them have been the talk of the town, Montalto and Cappelari have been the brains of Atletico controlling the midfield, while De Nardo is a thorn in the left side of the pitch as part of the Asymmetric tactic Medellin is using.
The other side of the equation lies in the right side, Minero's youngster Riveras is a slippery right winger that relies on his dribbles to get the ball deep into the oppositions side, currently sitting at 3rd on successful dribbles of the league and with 5 G+A to his name.
However the most lethal partnership at Atletico lies in Peixoto's corners which has created consistent opportunities for Pork Tenderloin to rise above everyone else in the area to put the ball in the back of the net, this duo currently have 4 goals scored from corners and the fans hope for at least double that amount by the season's end.
Will Atletico be able to stand above their rivals on match day 14? You'll have to keep watching the SSL to find out!
However spirits remain high, after a rocky start and a of the season that saw Medellin lose two out of their first 3 matches sitting at a GD of -6 the players started to gel and familiarize themselves with the tactics, allowing them to go on a 3 game hot streak that saw them rise up in the standings, at one moment only tied at the top with fellow title contenders Port Royal.
"The Italian 3" as fans started calling them have been the talk of the town, Montalto and Cappelari have been the brains of Atletico controlling the midfield, while De Nardo is a thorn in the left side of the pitch as part of the Asymmetric tactic Medellin is using.
The other side of the equation lies in the right side, Minero's youngster Riveras is a slippery right winger that relies on his dribbles to get the ball deep into the oppositions side, currently sitting at 3rd on successful dribbles of the league and with 5 G+A to his name.
However the most lethal partnership at Atletico lies in Peixoto's corners which has created consistent opportunities for Pork Tenderloin to rise above everyone else in the area to put the ball in the back of the net, this duo currently have 4 goals scored from corners and the fans hope for at least double that amount by the season's end.
Will Atletico be able to stand above their rivals on match day 14? You'll have to keep watching the SSL to find out!
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