Shimwell Shines as RNC secures double victory in Paris

RNC Hereford's Blind Football team travelled to Bondy (Paris) for Round 3 of the European Blind Football League at the end of March, and returned with two crucial victories.

Pictured: Teams RNC and Bondy line up on. the pitch before their match Photo credit: Bondy Cécifoot Club

The day kicked off with a dominant 2-0 win against Cécifoot Charleroi, thanks to a brace from the unstoppable Efe Shimwell. In the afternoon, Shimwell struck again, securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the host team, Bondy Cécifoot Club.

While RNC enjoyed a successful day, ASD Quartotempo Firenze continued their impressive form, topping the league table with 15 points after six games, largely due to the prolific goalscoring of Paul Iyobo. RNC Hereford sits a close second with 13 points, followed by Cecifoot Charleroi, Bondy Cecifoot Club, Borussia Dortmund, and Pirsos Thessaloniki.

Full Results:

Cécifoot Charleroi 0-2 RNC Hereford [Goals: Shimwell 2]
Borussia Dortmund 0-4 ASD Quartotempo Firenze
Pirsos Thessaloniki 0-2 Bondy Cécifoot Club
ASD Quartotempo Firenze 4-0 Cécifoot Charleroi
RNC Hereford 1-0 Bondy Cécifoot Club [Goal: Shimwell]
Borussia Dortmund 1-1 Pirsos Thessaloniki

League Standings:

1. ASD Quarto Tempo Firenze - 15 points
2. RNC Hereford - 13 points
3. Cécifoot Charleroi - 10 points
4. Bondy Cécifoot Club - 8 points
5. Borussia Dortmund - 4 points
6. Pirsos Thessaloniki - 1 point

RNC now looks forward to Round 4, which will take place in Charleroi, Belgium, on 3 May.