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Matura Re United striker, Irvin Reyes, says he is living his dream playing in the CNG National Super League 2015/2016 edition. Reyes, 31-year-old, has found the back of the net six times in five games this season which has seen his club at mid-table after seven games.

The nippy forward netted a hattrick on the weekend against NLCB La Horquetta in a 5-3 victory and beamed, “yeah, I enjoyed that performance. The game wasn’t that hard but it was nice.” Hailing from Boys Town, Reyes is no stranger to the Super League with previous stints with Biche United and the now defunct Economy Strikers. He noted however that playing for Matura Re United is unlike any experience he had before.

“The Super League is very competitive and challenging.

I’ve played for close to four years with Matura and the bonding is different (from other teams).

The meshing of the players and (relationship between) players and management is good,” he explained.

Training three times a week, Reyes believes Matura can continue their climb up the standings and finish high up the table.

And with a successful season, Reyes believes he can return to the Pro League where he once competed with North East Stars during their victorious 2004 campaign.

“I do think about it (playing in the Pro League). Right now once we keep winning we will get that exposure and people will see us,” he said.

Reyes, who also represents his home team Boys Town Strikers, thanked his community for always giving him that extra motivation to perform.

“It feels good knowing your community has your whole back and coming out and support.

They’re always there watching your game,” he added.

A fan of Barcelona and global superstar Lionel Messi, Reyes says he tries to copy the talented Argentine and revealed what makes him a good striker.

“My speed, technique in running and ability to score.

“Sometimes the team depends on you to come up with a magical moment or something special and I enjoy doing that,” he declared..