Friendly League

Cruz de Malta
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when George Messi took the kick off in the first half of the match. Olivier Gilg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. George Buffon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Song Xiong Hong in the 7th minute of the match. With a little luck, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Chico Donato got control of the ball when George De Bruyne tried to sneak it across the goal line. 14 minutes into the match, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalkeeper Chico Donato had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by George Messi. 16 minutes into the match, Three Lions FC's goal looked a bit too open when Olivier Gilg came free, but George Buffon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. George Buffon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Olivier Gilg in the 20th minute of play. In the 21st minute, George Messi got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. When George Grealish fell near the penalty area in the 25th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Three Lions FC's protests and gave George Grealish a yellow card for diving instead. George Grealish kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. George Buffon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Olivier Gilg in the 28th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Three Lions FC defense, Song Xiong Hong kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of George Buffon. The Three Lions FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that George Buffon should have stopped the shot. Chico Donato made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gunnar Ekeroth in the 35th minute. George Buffon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Song Xiong Hong, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Song Xiong Hong in the 44th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg George Buffon saved Three Lions FC from getting behind. After 48 minutes of play, Three Lions FC's Gunnar Ekeroth made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Chico Donato was left in no man's land by his defense there! DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Ramón Furtado was substituted for Olivier Gilg. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ramón Furtado to strike the kick off in the second half. 59 minutes into the match, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goal looked a bit too open when George Messi came free, but Chico Donato reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. George Buffon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Song Xiong Hong in the 62nd minute of the match. George Lukaku hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Alan Franco got a free kick in the 67th minute. In the 70th minute, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Ramón Furtado dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-2. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Song Xiong Hong in the 74th minute. In the 79th minute, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Ramón Furtado dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-3. The supporters of Three Lions FC booed when DIPLOMATA FC PAB was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eliézer Alvarenga didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 86th minute, José Augusto Lara hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in DIPLOMATA FC PAB's zone, George Lukaku stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Chico Donato came out of the goal and George Lukaku tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. George Lukaku recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 90th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A collision led to Three Lions FC getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. George Lukaku hit a great ball. Ramón Furtado hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. Chico Donato showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from George Messi, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute.