Lions Dominate Shooters in SIFL Cup Semi-Final
Life is good. Especially if you’re a Lion! Last Saturday, we faced our long-time rivals, the Shooters, in the SIFL Cup Semi-Final at Tianma — and delivered one of our most memorable performances.
🏆 [ SIFL Cup Semi-Final ] Shanghai Lions 3-0 Shooters
⚽ Fastest Goal in Club History
Right from kickoff, the Lions put on a masterclass. With six crisp passes and not a single Shooter touching the ball, Dani found the net in what was officially recorded in referee Kevin’s book as 30 seconds—but in reality, it was even faster. We’ll be sure to get a copy for the Lions’ history archives!
⚽ Total Team Performance
Soon after, Charles displayed great control, wrong-footing two defenders before setting up Fabi, who made a surprise run from right back to slot home the second.
Just before halftime, we netted the 3–0, and from there, the win was never in doubt. We defended solidly and kept a clean sheet—a true team effort!
Meanwhile, the Shooters fell apart, visibly frustrated and yelling at each other while we fought for every single ball together.
🏆 Cup Final Ahead
We now face ReUnited in the SIFL Cup Final on
📍 Saturday, June 16th at 9:00 AM in WGQ
It will be a tough one—but we have a very, very good chance to bring home our first SIFL Cup trophy!
[ SPL ] Lions 2–1 ERS (aka French Inglourious Basterds)
On Sunday, under scorching heat, we played great passing football under Captain Garrett’s leadership.
A moment of Lions history: Gwen, from 40 meters out on the left wing, unleashed a thunderous strike with his right foot straight into the top corner.
Freek said at halftime: “You’ve just witnessed a historic moment… this won’t happen again!”
ERS fought back late to equalize, but we had one last card to play—Martin (17) made the run of his life and laid the ball off to Ian, who calmly slotted in the winner.
Post-match ERS comment:
“Putain! For 6 years we try to beat the Lions… and never succeed!!”
📅 Upcoming Matches
[SIFL] Shanghai Lions vs. Krauts FC
📆 Saturday, June 2nd at 9:00 AM in WGQ
🎯 A win will lock in our 3rd place finish in the league.
👉 Jonny, set your alarm now!
[ SPL ] Shanghai Lions vs. Flamenkos
📆 Sunday, June 3rd at 2:00 PM
🎯 Nothing at stake—just football and fun to close out the SPL season.
⚽ Weekly Training
📆 Wednesday, May 30th | 7:45–10:00 PM
Stay sharp. Stay fit. The Lions are hungry for silverware—let’s bring it home!
Cheers,
🦁 Happy Freek
