Capital United 3โ2 Tiki Taka
The TVSC Pro Clubs League Season 3 final lived up to every bit of its hype, delivering a classic showdown between two giants. In the end, Capital United completed a stunning comeback, overturning a 0โ2 deficit to beat Tiki Taka 3โ2 and claim the championship.
โฝ First Half โ Tiki Taka in Control
Tiki Taka came out flying, looking every bit the reigning Copa Elite champions. Their trademark possession game suffocated Capital early, and within 30 minutes they were up 2โ0 thanks to Molinoโs midfield magic and a clinical finish from Anbet Cimo. At that point, it looked like Tiki Taka were cruising toward another trophy.
๐ Second Half โ The Turnaround
But Capital United had other plans. After halftime, they regrouped and came out with intensity and belief. Midfield anchor Madamada tightened control in the middle of the pitch, cutting off Molinoโs influence.
- Ragou pulled one back in the 55th minute, sparking life into Capital.
- The equalizer came just 10 minutes later from a thunderous strike outside the box. Suddenly, momentum had shifted.
- โCapital United completed a stunning 3-2 comeback after going down 0-2, and in the dying moments their goalkeeper denied Idroxโs shot โ a save that could have won it all for Tiki Taka.โ
- Then, in extra time, Capitalโs talisman rose to the occasion again. A goalkeeperโs mistake and Hurby slotting home the winning goal, completing the comeback.
๐ Champions Crowned
The final whistle blew, and Capital United were crowned Season 3 Champions, stunning Tiki Taka and avenging their Copa Elite loss just weeks earlier.
๐ Key Takeaways
- Capital Unitedโs resilience: From 0โ2 down to 3โ2 winners, they showed championship mentality.
- Tiki Takaโs heartbreak: Molino and company looked set to defend their crown but were undone by Capitalโs relentless second-half surge.
- Ragou the hero: A brace and a man-of-the-match performance secured Capitalโs first league title.
๐ Final Score:
Capital United 3โ2 Tiki Taka
(Goals: Ragou x2, Hurby, Idrox, Loulou)