Challenge

Green Stadium
Spectators: 52 (Terracing: 39, Seating: 12, VIP seats: 1) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Frank Peletier took the kick off in the first half of the match. After having played for 3 minutes, Frank Peletier managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. France's supporters crossed their fingers, but Frank Peletier was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. FC GreenWhiteGreen's Aminu Taiwo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Camille Baume in the 10th minute of play. 13 minutes into the game, Ishaku Obodoechi recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Maxime Durand. Ishaku Obodoechi showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Maxime Durand showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Anthimos Sofos in the 16th minute of the match. The supporters of France booed when FC GreenWhiteGreen was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eyitayo Aluma didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 20th minute, Frank Peletier left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The France fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Micheal Ransome-Kuti made in the 23rd minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Eyitayo Aluma however managed to control. Aminu Taiwo came out of the goal in the 31st minute to try and stop a shot by France's Frank Peletier. But to his dismay, Frank Peletier quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-2. In the 43rd minute, Frank Peletier 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. After 44 played minutes FC GreenWhiteGreen got a freekick which was hit by Micheal Ransome-Kuti. After recieving a nice pass, France's David Barbier tried to score from far away in the 45th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. When FC GreenWhiteGreen's Anthimos Sofos in the 47th minute got a chance for a shot 47th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye France's goalie prevented a goal. After 48 minutes, Ishaku Obodoechi made it 3-2 with a short kick to the right side. France's Maxime Durand tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ishaku Obodoechi was the one to do the kick off. Maxime Durand showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Anthimos Sofos in the 53rd minute of the match. A throw-in in the 56th minute of the game was made by Micheal Ransome-Kuti with Osa Adenuga as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. An unexpectedly hard shot by Anthimos Sofos in the 57th minute of play forced France's goalkeeper Maxime Durand to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. FC GreenWhiteGreen made a substitution. Eriberto de Castro replaced Ishaku Obodoechi. After 62 minutes FC GreenWhiteGreen's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was David Barbier who took care of the corner kick. The corner led France's David Barbier to fire away a dangerous shot which Aminu Taiwo despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. A sloppy throw-in by Micheal Ransome-Kuti in the 74th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by France's Remy Dupuy. Maxime Durand showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eriberto de Castro in the 76th minute of the match. In the 77th minute, Eyitayo Aluma hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Aminu Taiwo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Frank Peletier in the 80th minute. In the 84th minute Eriberto de Castro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Maxime Durand saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of FC GreenWhiteGreen booed when France was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Remy Dupuy didn't get a good kick on the ball. Maxime Durand showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eriberto de Castro, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. After having played for 96 minutes, Eyitayo Aluma managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC GreenWhiteGreen's supporters crossed their fingers, but Eyitayo Aluma was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. FC GreenWhiteGreen made a substitution. Udegbunam Ike replaced Micheal Ransome-Kuti. FC GreenWhiteGreen were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of France for a fine match.