Official Cup

Perry Hall Park
Spectators: 157 (Terracing: 118, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Lino Alfonso made the kick off which started today's match. 5 minutes into the match, Barr Point's goal looked a bit too open when Lino Alfonso came free, but Connor Wright reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Barr Point's Connor Wright played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lino Alfonso in the 7th minute of play. Ernesto Emmanuel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfred Doona in the 8th minute of play. 14 minutes into the match, Mete Gol had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Connor Wright. Barr Point's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Mete Gol was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mete Gol in the 21st minute of play forced Barr Point's goalkeeper Connor Wright to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ernesto Emmanuel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alfred Doona in the 22nd minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lino Alfonso in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Connor Wright saved Barr Point from getting behind. 27 minutes had been played when some careless play by Barr Point's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Bartosz Salamon was slow to take the kick. During this time Madison's players had a chance to rest. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lino Alfonso in the 31st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Connor Wright prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Connor Wright took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mete Gol, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Connor Wright took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lino Alfonso, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Madison's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Bartosz Salamon in the 34th minute. In the 35thth minute of the game Lino Alfonso who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Barr Point's Connor Wright was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When the match clock showed 35 minutes, the score became 0-2 when Lino Alfonso sped through Barr Point's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Connor Wright. In the 39th minute Ás Ronaldo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Connor Wright saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The corner led Madison's Bartosz Salamon to fire away a dangerous shot which Connor Wright despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Connor Wright made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lino Alfonso in the 43rd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lino Alfonso in the 44th minute of play forced Barr Point's goalkeeper Connor Wright to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Connor Wright showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ás Ronaldo, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Alfred Doona to make the kick off. Madison's Ernesto Emmanuel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alfred Doona in the 54th minute of play. Barr Point's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Grant Aldridge in the 55th minute. Brett Leeson kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. With a little luck, Barr Point's Connor Wright got control of the ball when Lino Alfonso tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ege Træet kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. In the 62nd minute Ás Ronaldo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Connor Wright saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Connor Wright made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ás Ronaldo in the 66th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Lino Alfonso's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Connor Wright was relentless in the 70th minute of the game. In the 74thth minute of the game Lino Alfonso who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Barr Point's Connor Wright was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Madison's Lino Alfonso in the 79th minute got a chance for a shot 79th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Barr Point's goalie prevented a goal. Alfred Doona fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ernesto Emmanuel having to interfere. Madison's Angel Rioja was substituted for Ege Træet. In the 86th match minute, Madison was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lázaro Medina to maneuver through the defense. Connor Wright showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ás Ronaldo, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. 90 minutes into the match, Barr Point's goalkeeper Connor Wright had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mete Gol. In the last second Connor Wright throw himself and got hold of the ball when Lino Alfonso in the 92ndth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. 95 minutes into the game, Đuro Ruggeri was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Madison's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Barr Point the free kick. In the 95th minute, Đuro Ruggeri hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Barr Point supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Madison's performance. The match ended with a win for Madison.