😤 The Eagles beat the curse, the semi-finals are set | OneFootball

The Icon League semifinal matchups are set, and the quarterfinals already had everything a final tournament needs: surprises, drama, and history. While SC Bürgeramt came out on top against Plyrs United, the Fokus Eagles achieved something no regular-season champion had managed before.

In the first quarterfinal, SC Bürgeramt faced Plyrs United. Bürgeramt ultimately won 7–4. The decisive factor was above all Plyrs’ unusually poor chance conversion. 30 shots, but only four goals: a rate that ultimately made the difference. Bürgeramt made better use of its chances and advanced to the semifinals. Waiting there is another tough challenge in the form of Two Stripes United.

The second quarterfinal between Wontorriors FC and the Fokus Eagles then made history. For the first time ever, a regular-season champion won a knockout match in the Icon League.

For a long time, however, it did not look that way. The Wontorriors were the better team for large stretches, controlled major phases of the match, and looked closer to reaching the semifinals. But during the Rulebreaker, the game suddenly turned. With the extra man, the Fokus Eagles made ruthless use of two strong minutes and turned the match around in their favor.

Martin Harnik summed up the disappointment after the game: "We gave the game away today."

For the Fokus Eagles, a short but decisive spell of pressure was enough to secure a place in the semifinals. There they will face FC Berlin City, probably the hottest title contender.

The semifinals are therefore set:

SC Bürgeramt vs. Two Stripes United

Fokus Eagles vs. FC Berlin City

Four teams remain, but who will make it to the final and ultimately crown themselves champion? Write your opinion in the comments!

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.