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Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Hermengildo Jobo kicked off to start the match. Harry Hilditch sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Don Major was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 5 minutes into the match. UFC STEAUA's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Hermengildo Jobo in the 7th minute. UFC STEAUA's Hermengildo Jobo was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Albert Godsall in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Emanuel Gheorghe showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pete Partridge, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. 13 minutes into the game, Rafet Faydalı cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Albert Godsall was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Egg Chasers FC were awarded a corner in the 19th minute after UFC STEAUA's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Alex Barone took the corner. At last the ball reached Steve Knott at the corner, ending with a kick to difficult to stop for the goalkeeper of UFC STEAUA. 1-1. In the 26th play minute Hermengildo Jobo came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Albert Godsall. 2-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nelson Mendoza in the 30th minute of play forced Egg Chasers FC's goalkeeper Albert Godsall to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Joel Groom in the 34th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Emanuel Gheorghe saved UFC STEAUA from getting behind. A collision led to Egg Chasers FC getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Billie Curtis hit a great ball. 36 minutes into the match, Egg Chasers FC's goalkeeper Albert Godsall had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Costică Mangra. A collision led to Egg Chasers FC getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Joel Groom hit a great ball. Billie Curtis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Emanuel Gheorghe tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Pete Partridge made a kick off. In the 50th minute, Filip Vulpăşin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 60th minute, Costică Mangra hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Pete Partridge could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 63rd minute of the match, but Emanuel Gheorghe made a huge save. In the 64th minute, Costică Mangra hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Albert Godsall showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nelson Mendoza in the 70th minute of the match. UFC STEAUA's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Hermengildo Jobo in the 71st minute. Joel Groom sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 82nd minute, Costică Mangra 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. Joel Groom sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Joel Groom in the 94thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Emanuel Gheorghe, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The Egg Chasers FC players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented UFC STEAUA from taking control. The game ends in a draw.