Prized/Friendly Cup

Jacksonville Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Rodrigo Palacios took the kick off in the first half of the match. When Magic is Back's Rodrigo Palacios in the 2nd minute got a chance for a shot 2nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Jacksonville 67's goalie prevented a goal. Fabian Reitsma kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rodrigo Palacios in the 5th minute of play forced Jacksonville 67's goalkeeper Houd Alles to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 8 minutes of play, Magic is Back's Rogelio Steven made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Houd Alles was left in no man's land by his defense there! When the match clock showed 12 minutes, the score became 0-2 when Rodrigo Palacios sped through Jacksonville 67's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Houd Alles. Fabian Reitsma sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 24th minute, Rodrigo Palacios ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Houd Alles was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-3. When the match had gone on for 29 minutes, Rodrigo Palacios put it in 1-4 from a short distance just to the right of Houd Alles. Jean-Paul Reinhard kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. In the 37thth minute of the game Rodrigo Palacios who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Jacksonville 67's Houd Alles was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 38thth minute of the game Rodrigo Palacios who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Jacksonville 67's Houd Alles was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rodrigo Palacios in the 41st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Houd Alles prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a defensive mix-up in Jacksonville 67's zone, Rogelio Steven stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Houd Alles came out of the goal and Rogelio Steven tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Jean-Paul Reinhard could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 46th minute of the match, but Enzo Silviano made a huge save. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-5 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Erben Lanting to strike the kick off in the second half. Rodrigo Palacios recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 57th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Magic is Back's Jorge Benitez shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 69th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Houd Alles but with some difficulty. Fabian Reitsma fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Enzo Silviano having to interfere. Magic is Back made a substitution. Benigno Ricart replaced Enrique Argina. Rogelio Steven scored 1-7 in the 75th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Houd Alles, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rodrigo Palacios in the 82nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Houd Alles saved Jacksonville 67 from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Jacksonville 67's Fabian Reitsma got a free kick in the 91st minute. Magic is Back's Cesar Handi shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 92nd minute of play. The shot was stopped by Houd Alles but with some difficulty. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rodrigo Palacios in the 93rd minute of play forced Jacksonville 67's goalkeeper Houd Alles to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the final whistle sounded Magic is Back left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Jacksonville 67.