[Lonestar210]

Just had my 3rd match with Monterrey against Tigres; they have one of the most talented teams in Liga Mexico. It felt like one of those matches where CPU was able to dissect my defense for some reason. They also were able to force a few turnovers and at the half they were up 1-0.

Things were looking grim til my young striker Jurgen Locadia scored a scorcher from outside the box. He single handedly dribbled around 2 defenders about 10 feet outside the box on the right side. Then with only a sliver of space he took a shot aimed toward the far left post. The ball literally curved 5 feet to the right and was placed just inside the left post which left the goal keeper flabbergasted. The pace on the ball was brilliant.

I felt really stagnant on offense and struggled but in the 75th minute my other striker Suazo dispossessed a defender just outside their box and sent in a finesse shot past the keeper with his left foot. Then CPU went into overdrive and I felt like it was gonna be one of those matches you are destined to lose or draw. It culminated with a B.S. handball call which gave them a penalty shot. With a stroke of luck my keeper read it correctly and saved it. It was a battle to keep them out of my box in the final minutes but I held them off for the win.

Opare was not able to make but one cross and if it wasn't for Locadia's skill, we probably would have lost. In other news I managed to buy young striker Petar Sliskovic for $1,400,000 since I was not able to afford Jonathan Dos Santos. He is 22 years old has 81 strength. I needed a 4th striker and felt he was the most affordable option.

In summary, I am glad I made the decision to go ahead and pay $5.4 million for Locadia instead of $2.5 for an older not as talented striker just so I could have enough money leftover for Jonathan Dos Santos. I like Dos Santos a lot but Locadia has been the best player on my team through 3 matches and I can see him doubling his value in one season.