Friendly League

Pepsi Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Carmelo Idacio kicked off to start the match. In the 3rd minute, Carmelo Idacio left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The WonderKids tEam fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Hu Sheng Nan's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dumitru Cinteză read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 14th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Carmelo Idacio in the 17th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Christer Forsberg saved Pepsi FC from getting behind. Andrea Scarpa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 22ndth minute of the game Qi Sha Zhen who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but WonderKids tEam's Dumitru Cinteză was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After having played for 23 minutes, Carmelo Idacio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. WonderKids tEam's supporters crossed their fingers, but Carmelo Idacio was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 24 minutes into the game, WonderKids tEam's Carmelo Idacio nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Christer Forsberg made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. Christer Forsberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andrea Scarpa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Carmelo Idacio in the 31st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Christer Forsberg prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to Pepsi FC getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Wellington Arce hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Pepsi FC's zone, Carmelo Idacio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Christer Forsberg came out of the goal and Carmelo Idacio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Andrea Scarpa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Christer Forsberg stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Carmelo Idacio's shot from short distance in the 40th minute. If Ionuț Trică had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Carmelo Idacio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Christer Forsberg having to interfere. In the 45th minute, Andrea Scarpa 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. The WonderKids tEam fans' excitement grew in the 47th match minute when WonderKids tEam's Carmelo Idacio looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-4 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Disappointed in the 0-4 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Sture Stensson made a kick off. Carmelo Idacio in the 52ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Christer Forsberg, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Carmelo Idacio's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 53rdth minute, Christer Forsberg skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. When the match clock showed 55 minutes, the score became 0-5 when Carmelo Idacio sped through Pepsi FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Christer Forsberg. Andrea Scarpa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 58th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Pepsi FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 61st minute, when Carmelo Idacio scored to the left of an out of position Christer Forsberg, making the score, 0-6. With his leg Christer Forsberg managed to avoid a goal in the 64thth minute, when WonderKids tEam's Ionuț Trică fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Carmelo Idacio in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Christer Forsberg prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 70th minute of the match WonderKids tEam got a corner. Pepsi FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Ionuț Trică ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Irinel Bratoloveanu almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Pepsi FC's Christer Forsberg did a great save. After 71 played minutes Pepsi FC got a freekick which was hit by Károly Csorba. Through an outstanding action, after 72 minutes, Christer Forsberg successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Ionuț Trică who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 75thth minute tested the skills of Christer Forsberg when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 78 minutes into the match, Pepsi FC's goalkeeper Christer Forsberg had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Carmelo Idacio. Ionuț Trică's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Christer Forsberg read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 79th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as WonderKids tEam's Vilgot Västlund slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Christer Forsberg. That made the score 0-8 after 83 minutes of play. WonderKids tEam's Călin Dedu was substituted for Ionuț Trică. Carmelo Idacio kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. 91 minutes into the match, Pepsi FC's goalkeeper Christer Forsberg had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Călin Dedu. Dumitru Cinteză made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sture Stensson in the 93rd minute of play. The supporters of Pepsi FC booed when WonderKids tEam was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Serdar Özengin didn't get a good kick on the ball. The Pepsi FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. WonderKids tEam were clearly better and deserved to take the win.