*Played 26th June*
Mercury continued Lakkvia's dismal run of results with a well-earned win via a tweaked line-up. Looking to finalise their squad by next week's deadline, the Mercurians rotated to give others a chance of proving themselves and may have created some selection uncertainties with this performance. Mercury Premier League top scorer Addey Hanbury opened the scoring with a powered finish midway through the first half before William Fresnel's pace was too much just before the break, with the midfielder cutting in from the outside and passing two defenders before finding the bottom corner of the net. After further untaken chances to stretch the lead, Mercury did add a third in the second half through substitute Michael Jolliffe, who was found unmarked in the box from a Samson Yatesby cross for a glanced header. Mercury face Tellia on Saturday next as they continue their warm-ups while the Lakkvians' punishment for not qualifying ends after three defeats and no goals scored; a performance they will want to improve if they're going to have any chance of reaching the 2020 Copa Apollonia.
Quote:Mercury 3-0 Lakkvia
23' - A. Hanbury
42' - W. Fresnel
72' - M. Jolliffe
Mercury continued Lakkvia's dismal run of results with a well-earned win via a tweaked line-up. Looking to finalise their squad by next week's deadline, the Mercurians rotated to give others a chance of proving themselves and may have created some selection uncertainties with this performance. Mercury Premier League top scorer Addey Hanbury opened the scoring with a powered finish midway through the first half before William Fresnel's pace was too much just before the break, with the midfielder cutting in from the outside and passing two defenders before finding the bottom corner of the net. After further untaken chances to stretch the lead, Mercury did add a third in the second half through substitute Michael Jolliffe, who was found unmarked in the box from a Samson Yatesby cross for a glanced header. Mercury face Tellia on Saturday next as they continue their warm-ups while the Lakkvians' punishment for not qualifying ends after three defeats and no goals scored; a performance they will want to improve if they're going to have any chance of reaching the 2020 Copa Apollonia.