Red Shields suffer first defeat of the season

Futera FC, the first EVER team in History to be Managed by an Online Community slipped to forth place in Division 2 after a nauseating defeat at the hands of table rivals Green Man FC.

Futera FC started the encounter brightly as their counterparts spent most of the opening stages within their own half. On the five minute mark, a slick move by Waddams found Ramos who blasted over the bar.

The Red Shields continued their assault on the Green Man FC Defense when Haider found himself beaming down on goal, he slotted the ball neatly into the back of the net only to look up and see the Linesman had flagged for offside.

A debated decision left Haider with his head in his hands and the Virtual Managers sending messages of support to pitch side in order to help Haider regain his focus.


Seconds later a long ball pumped forward found the lively Green Man No.9 who slotted home to give his side the lead.


After the break Futera failed to find any form of inspiration and leaked two poorly defended goals within minutes.

The Virtual Managers replaced Ramos and Hazel with Northwood and Delay but the move didn't pay its dividends as Green Man snatched two more goals before rounding off their tally with a 5th in the 80th minute.

A resurgence was spearheaded by Jason Pennman who snatched back a late goal before Jack Magill converted from the spot.



The defeat leaves Futera FC in 4th place five points behind leafers St Johns FC

Futera FC through against battling Leaside...

Futera FC, the first EVER team in History to be Managed by an Online Community qualified for the second round of the Division 2 Cup after a thrilling 7-5 win over League rivals Leaside.

Jack Magill was handed the Captains Arm Band before the encounter by the Virtual Managers due to the absence of Renan Ramos.

Goals from Daley, Waddams, Penman and Butler handed Futera FC a passage into the next round.

The 7-5 emphatic victory enabled the Red Shields to register their first ever win in a cup competition.

Next up Futera make the trip to Marston Reds for another tough Cup encounter.