The Pigs knew that they had to kick themselves into a higher gear if they want to seriously challenge Farcelona; it was a lesson that they seemed to have digested well. They were busy and aggressive in the first half, Ismaily taking advantage of Ice’s suspension to cap it off with a goal, and professional in the second, Dybala doubling the lead from the spot after Immobile got too physical in the penalty area. Even after De Sciglio turned one into his own net, Arbor Red did get one back right at the death through Gomez, but it was almost the first sign of life that they showed all game.

By DeShawn ‘Hoyters Gonna’ Hoyte