A tough week for Orgullo fans. A defeat againts LBC or CAM could be expected. But suffering both means saying goodbye to the league even before it reachs its half point.
While the start of the season was already uncertain due to a high number of draws, two recent defeats have left the team trailing significantly in the league.
Admittedly, the MSA is now in effect, and a squad with an average age of under 2 should perform better during the second half of the season. However, the pressure is mounting. With the league title out of reach and the club’s finances in a modest state, advancing in the cup competitions should be the priority. And, sitting 14 points behind the league leader, it might be even the right time to start considering roster changes for next season.

Although ORA seems to be getting back on track, the league won’t wait. OPT is looking increasingly out of reach, and time is running out for Sergei if he wants his team to contend for the championship this season.

The team faced a difficult qualifying round for the cup to start the season. NHL, ITP, and NJN were tough opponents that nearly knocked Orgullo out of the competition. After a hard-fought qualification, the league campaign began with a defeat against OPT—a poor start that Sergei has since turned around, stringing together a 10-match unbeaten run.

However, a series of draws is allowing OPT to build a substantial lead—one that likely won’t be easy to overcome. With MSA just around the corner, the situation should favor the league’s youngest team; even so, they need to close the gap, and LBC and CAM don’t look like they’ll make that any easier.

And all this without neglecting the cup competition. ORA’s coffers are not as full as they usually are, making it imperative to reach the final rounds of the cup this season.