After suffering their first defeat, FC Berlin CoEd proved that champions are not defined by how they fall, but by how they rise. And rise they did—defeating a tough, physical Futboleros side with a resounding 8-4 victory.

Once again, Berlin found itself trailing within the first two minutes, though the ever-reliable Juan Almada could hardly be blamed. But before the opposition could get comfortable, the ever-infuriatingly handsome Aiden Bertoli leveled the score. From that moment on, Berlin seized control: Santiago Almada, Samantha Murphy, and Bertoli struck to establish a commanding 4-1 lead.

Futboleros clawed back within reach, but any hopes of a comeback were crushed by a Tamara Lisser masterclass—a stunning hat trick that left defenders in the dust. A late goal from Almada sealed the deal, capping off an emphatic response to the heartbreak suffered earlier that evening.

A Night of Triumph and Tribulation

The night wasn’t without its struggles. Early on, Dylan Ribeiro suffered an unfortunate injury, sidelining him for the rest of the evening. Meanwhile, Berlin’s finishing woes lingered—Florencia Almada, Thomas Nunan, Alessia Orsini, and Gabe Almada all found themselves agonizingly close but unable to convert.

And speaking of Gabe Almada… words fail to capture the sheer emotional rollercoaster of watching him. Age, condition, and questionable skills aside, he ran, he fought, and he refused to give up. But the burning question remains: why won’t he give up?

The Final Battle: The Chicken Massacre of Waterloo

But the night wasn’t over. A third match took place—one far more one-sided than the first two. The victims? A plate of chicken wings that never stood a chance.

Historians in the Waterloo Region will mark February 25th as a day of tragedy for poultry-kind, as Thomas Nunan and Aiden Bertoli waged a merciless assault on the innocent wings. Somewhere, in the shadows, chickens are plotting their revenge.

FC Berlin fell, FC Berlin rose, and FC Berlin feasted. What’s next?