Federation Clash Challenge

The Common
Spectators: 46 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) SISTRELLS's Fabian Lorencio started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 3rd minute Mitchell Godwin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Filomeno Benedicto saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 5th minute, Sheldon Cooper made a precise shot to the right of Ariel Leguizamón. Clapham Comets F.C.'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. SISTRELLS's Filomeno Benedicto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ulysses Madureira in the 7th minute of play. In the 8thth minute of the game Aaron Rambo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but SISTRELLS's Filomeno Benedicto was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Filomeno Benedicto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcin Cebula in the 9th minute of the match. In the 10th minute, Constantino Ponte had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. In the 11th minute, Charlie Grantham hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 14 minutes into the match, SISTRELLS's goal looked a bit too open when Marcin Cebula came free, but Filomeno Benedicto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Clapham Comets F.C.'s Ariel Leguizamón played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sheldon Cooper in the 18th minute of play. Ariel Leguizamón showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sheldon Cooper, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. After 20 played minutes Clapham Comets F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Jonathan Willetts. Ariel Leguizamón showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sheldon Cooper, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. In the 33rd minute of the match, Ulysses Madureira got a very nice opportunity to score, but Filomeno Benedicto was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Filomeno Benedicto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcin Cebula in the 37th minute of the match. SISTRELLS's Filomeno Benedicto proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 40th minute of the match, managed to save SISTRELLS from getting a goal against them. 42 minutes into the game, Clapham Comets F.C.'s Ulysses Madureira nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Filomeno Benedicto made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Sheldon Cooper received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Ariel Leguizamón tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fabian Lorencio in the 47th minute of play forced Clapham Comets F.C.'s goalkeeper Ariel Leguizamón to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ulysses Madureira was the one to do the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ulysses Madureira in the 52nd minute of play forced SISTRELLS's goalkeeper Filomeno Benedicto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Marcin Cebula in the 57th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Filomeno Benedicto saved SISTRELLS from getting behind. In the 61st minute, Marcin Cebula made a precise shot to the right of Filomeno Benedicto. SISTRELLS's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. If Ion Solana had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Clapham Comets F.C.'s Marcin Cebula got a good chance for a goal in the 71st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When SISTRELLS's Fabian Lorencio in the 74th minute got a chance for a shot 74th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Clapham Comets F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Sheldon Cooper kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. SISTRELLS made a substitution. Albert Alcalde replaced Mateo Primeiro. SISTRELLS's Jon Echeto was substituted for Şamil Akburak. Sheldon Cooper kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in SISTRELLS's zone, Mitchell Godwin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Filomeno Benedicto came out of the goal and Mitchell Godwin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. SISTRELLS's Filomeno Benedicto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcin Cebula in the 84th minute of play. Ariel Leguizamón stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sheldon Cooper's shot from short distance in the 86th minute. In the 90th minute, Zhuo Jing Shi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 91st minute of the match Ulysses Madureira sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Filomeno Benedicto skillfully saved the ball. A collision led to SISTRELLS getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Anacleto Perpiñán hit a great ball. In the 94th minute, Ulysses Madureira left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Clapham Comets F.C. fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-1. For all the effort they put into the match, the SISTRELLS players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Clapham Comets F.C..