Friendly League

Slaughtergate
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Harry Hilditch got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd minute, Mugur Basarabescu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When the match clock showed 5 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Harry Hilditch sped through UFC STEAUA's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Emanuel Gheorghe. Jay Palmer kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. Albert Godsall made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nelson Mendoza in the 8th minute of play. In the 11th minute, Bradley Blueman reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Emanuel Gheorghe. The goal made the score 2-0. In the 17th minute Harry Hilditch shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Emanuel Gheorghe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Harry Hilditch didn't miss a given chance and shot in short distance 3-0 via right post in the game's 17th minute. Egg Chasers FC's supporters showed their exhuberating excitement! Hermengildo Jobo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Albert Godsall read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 30th minute of play. In the 38thth minute of the game Harry Hilditch who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but UFC STEAUA's Emanuel Gheorghe was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Albert Godsall showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hermengildo Jobo, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. In the 42nd match minute, Egg Chasers FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joel Groom to maneuver through the defense. Albert Godsall showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nelson Mendoza in the 43rd minute of the match. Albert Godsall came out of the goal in the 43rd minute to try and stop a shot by UFC STEAUA's Nelson Mendoza. But to his dismay, Nelson Mendoza quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 4-1. Mugur Nisipeanu kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 4-1 at half-time.

The wind increased when Hermengildo Jobo made the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd match minute, Egg Chasers FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Steve Knott to maneuver through the defense. The Egg Chasers FC fans' excitement grew in the 55th match minute when Egg Chasers FC's Harry Hilditch 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 5-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bradley Blueman in the 57th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Emanuel Gheorghe prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 61 minutes into the match, Harry Hilditch notched a goal, 6-1, to the right of UFC STEAUA's Emanuel Gheorghe. Emanuel Gheorghe was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Emanuel Gheorghe didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Harry Hilditch went, in the 69th minute, to the upper right corner, 7-1 was the resulting score. Joel Groom struck a weak shot in the 71st minute. Emanuel Gheorghe didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Egg Chasers FC. Egg Chasers FC's Harry Hilditch got a good chance for a goal in the 72nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Harry Hilditch took the ball and in the 80 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Emanuel Gheorghe. Emanuel Gheorghe dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 9-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bradley Blueman in the 87th minute of play forced UFC STEAUA's goalkeeper Emanuel Gheorghe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Emanuel Gheorghe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bradley Blueman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice moves Hermengildo Jobo could shoot a difficult shot in the 90th minute, which Albert Godsall however easily saved by the left post. Pete Partridge sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 95 minutes into the game, Egg Chasers FC's Harry Hilditch nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Emanuel Gheorghe made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 10-1. Egg Chasers FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of UFC STEAUA for a fine match.