A Masterclass in Incompetence: OM FOOT 1899 Cruises Past a Ghostly OL37
What we witnessed today was less of a football match and more of a tactical training session for OM FOOT 1899, who spent 90 minutes practicing their shooting while OL37 spent their time practicing the art of the foul. With a staggering 13 attempts on goal and absolute dominance, OM FOOT 1899 toyed with their opponents as if they were training cones. It is truly a marvel of modern sports that OL37 managed to finish a professional match without recording a single shot—not even a wayward clearance that accidentally drifted toward the goal. ⚽
The defensive strategy of OL37 seemed to consist entirely of aggressive lunges and referee-baiting, resulting in five fouls and two yellow cards in a futile attempt to stop the inevitable. The tension finally snapped in the 32nd minute when OM FOOT 1899 were awarded a penalty, which they converted with the clinical coldness of a team playing against a Sunday league side. By the time the final whistle blew, the 2-0 scoreline felt generous to OL37, who were lucky to leave the pitch with only two bookings and their dignity—or what was left of it—intact.
While OM FOOT 1899 will surely celebrate this victory, one has to wonder if they actually broke a sweat. Watching OL37 struggle to string two passes together while racking up yellow cards was a masterclass in how not to play the beautiful game. As for the fans, they were treated to a one-sided spectacle that proved once and for all that if you don’t shoot, you don’t score, and if you only foul, you definitely lose. Absolute humiliation for OL37, and a walk in the park for OM FOOT 1899. 🤡