Friendly League

The Playground
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Santos Walter kicked off to start the match. 4 minutes into the match, Scum Utd's goal looked a bit too open when Aaron Vallman came free, but Donnie Christian reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Donnie Christian took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ronny Pihlblad, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Real Grasacticos booed when Scum Utd was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Korey Reeves didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 12 played minutes Scum Utd got a freekick which was hit by Willard Pham. Donnie Christian made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ronny Pihlblad in the 14th minute of play. Donnie Christian showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ronny Pihlblad in the 18th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ronny Pihlblad in the 21st minute of play forced Scum Utd's goalkeeper Donnie Christian to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Donnie Christian took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ove Fredriksson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Scum Utd's Donnie Christian played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ronny Pihlblad in the 23rd minute of play. Donnie Christian showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arne Holmgren, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. 26 minutes into the match, Real Grasacticos's Melker Sundström broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Donnie Christian made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aaron Vallman in the 27th minute of play. Real Grasacticos's Aaron Vallman got a good chance for a goal in the 29th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 30th minute Ronny Pihlblad shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Donnie Christian saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ronny Pihlblad sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Donnie Christian took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ronny Pihlblad, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 41 minutes into the match, Real Grasacticos's goalkeeper Alex Finman had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Marshall Egan. In the 46th minute, Scum Utd's Santos Walter dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

Alex Finman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marshall Egan, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. The audience was convinced that Ronny Pihlblad's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Donnie Christian was relentless in the 55th minute of the game. Korey Reeves was shown his second yellow card after 57 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After 58 played minutes Scum Utd got a freekick which was hit by Korey Reeves. Aaron Vallman recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 59th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 61st minute Ronny Pihlblad shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Donnie Christian saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With 65 minutes on the clock, Walton Davila commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In a very dangerous position, a player in Scum Utd fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 64th minute. Penalty! In the 75th minute Ronny Pihlblad shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Donnie Christian saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Ronny Pihlblad came up free with the goalie in the 79th minute, the Real Grasacticos fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Ronny Pihlblad couldn't finish the play. After 79 minutes, Marshall Egan mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Scum Utd and the Real Grasacticos players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Scum Utd getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Marshall Egan hit a great ball. Donnie Christian made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ronny Pihlblad in the 85th minute of play. 89 minutes into the match, Scum Utd's goal looked a bit too open when Ronny Pihlblad came free, but Donnie Christian reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Ronny Pihlblad came up free with the goalie in the 92nd minute, the Real Grasacticos fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Ronny Pihlblad couldn't finish the play. Donnie Christian took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ove Fredriksson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Real Grasacticos players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.