GC Lions defeated Ticino Rockets 6-2 in a club friendly match on Monday evening. The visitors dominated the encounter from the opening stages.
By then, the visitors had already established a rhythm that the hosts struggled to match. Ticino Rockets looked disjointed in their build-up play. GC Lions camped in the final third and took their chances without hesitation.
And here's the thing: neither side arrived in peak condition. Ticino Rockets had lost three of their last four games against various opponents. GC Lions also showed vulnerability, having conceded heavily in previous fixtures.
I watched the whole match and remember the twentieth minute clearly. That was when the visitors took control and never looked back. The home side seemed flat-footed after that point. It was a turning point for the evening.
The six-goal margin ended a run of mixed results for the hosts. For GC Lions, it was a chance to sharpen their attacking edge before the competitive season. The final score reflected the weight of the visit.