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May 22, 2026, 4:08:29 PM (yesterday) May 22

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Red Star Llama seized a deserved 1–0 lead at the interval after a first half in which they repeatedly unsettled the Churchill Snow Bears and forced goalkeeper Suga into a string of vital saves.

The match opened at a frantic pace, with RSL’s I. Sullenger twice threatening inside the opening minutes, first with an audacious lob that dipped onto the roof of the net. Churchill, slow to settle, were indebted to Suga, who produced a superb early save to deny D. Davey after a slick move from Ja Crispy.

Churchill’s brightest moment came on four minutes when S. Roselli broke free, only for J. Torre to smother his chipped effort. But the Snow Bears struggled to maintain possession, and RSL’s pressure mounted steadily.

The breakthrough arrived in the 22nd minute. Davey, who had been a constant menace, struck low from the edge of the box. Suga got a hand to it but could not prevent the ball creeping over the line. Red Star Llama had the advantage their dominance merited.

Churchill attempted an immediate tactical reshuffle, but it did little to stem the tide. Davey struck the post moments later, only for goal‑line technology to confirm the ball had not crossed. H. Zillic and M. Allen also went close as RSL continued to dictate the tempo.

E. Nigma’s booking for a cynical challenge on Davey summed up the Snow Bears’ frustration, while their attacking efforts were limited to speculative efforts from N. Andracki and a flurry of corners just before the break. WHilst appearing to be a rationale youngster it looks like churchlil are now breeding a mad man!

Red Star Llama completed a dominant performance with a 3–0 victory over the Churchill Snow Bears, adding two second‑half goals to their slender half‑time lead and rarely looking troubled as they tightened their grip on the contest.

The second period began much as the first had ended: with RSL on the front foot. I. Sullenger’s early chip drifted over, but within minutes the advantage was doubled. J. Avery cushioned a header into the path of Joe Exotic, who unleashed a ferocious strike that left Suga rooted as it tore into the net. It was a goal worthy of deciding any match, and it put the Snow Bears in deep trouble.

Churchill’s attempts to respond were disjointed. Nettbappe was twice involved, first drawing a foul that earned D. Davey a booking, then seeing a promising move snuffed out by A. Vicuna’s brave defending. As frustration grew, the challenges became increasingly rash, with Joe Exotic also cautioned for a clumsy lunge.

RSL, by contrast, remained composed and clinical. The introduction of J. Moculescu on 70 minutes proved inspired. Barely five minutes later, he met Avery’s unselfish header with an acrobatic overhead finish, hammering the ball into the corner to make it 3–0 and extinguish any lingering Churchill hopes.

Suga prevented further damage with a sharp save from A. Pinata’s volley, while J. Cerro survived a strong penalty shout after tugging back A. Vicuna. But by then the match had long since slipped from Churchill’s grasp.

After a single minute of added time, the whistle confirmed what had been clear for much of the evening: Red Star Llama were superior in every department. Confident, organised and ruthless when it mattered, they fully merited their emphatic win over a Snow Bears side that never found its footing.

Boos surrounded the stadium and Bradley walked off wondering whether he would survive or if he even wanted to take this team in to division one. What we do know is staying on is committing to a much longer project which wont be a quick bounce back to the prem. Churchill have some decent youths but no where near division one standard and so how they cope and what Bradley does will need to be decided in the near future. Unless the board act and take it beyond his control.....