Friendly League

Atherstone
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Aadil Al Sherazi took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 3rd minute Noel Buhagiar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aguirre Verde saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Aguirre Verde showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Berkant Sudi, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. DUBAI Palm Jumeirah's Aguirre Verde played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Noel Buhagiar in the 6th minute of play. Noel Buhagiar's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Aguirre Verde read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 8th minute of play. 12 minutes into the match, DUBAI Palm Jumeirah's goal looked a bit too open when Noel Buhagiar came free, but Aguirre Verde reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. DUBAI Palm Jumeirah's Aguirre Verde played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Noel Buhagiar in the 14th minute of play. After some careless play in the DUBAI Palm Jumeirah defense, Doğan Sabeddin kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Aguirre Verde. The DUBAI Palm Jumeirah fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Aguirre Verde should have stopped the shot. In the 18th minute Noel Buhagiar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aguirre Verde saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 22 played minutes THE LEGEND COME BACK got a freekick which was hit by Rıfkı Abdulhakimoğlu. Aguirre Verde showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Berkant Sudi in the 24th minute of the match. After some careless play in the DUBAI Palm Jumeirah defense, Doğan Sabeddin kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Aguirre Verde. The DUBAI Palm Jumeirah fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Aguirre Verde should have stopped the shot. The corner ended in Berkant Sudi almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but DUBAI Palm Jumeirah's Aguirre Verde did a great save. In the 34th minute Noel Buhagiar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aguirre Verde saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Noel Buhagiar in the 34th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Aguirre Verde saved DUBAI Palm Jumeirah from getting behind. When THE LEGEND COME BACK's Noel Buhagiar, in the 34th minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for THE LEGEND COME BACK. When Aadil Al Sherazi fell near the penalty area in the 37th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored DUBAI Palm Jumeirah's protests and gave Aadil Al Sherazi a yellow card for diving instead. After 37 played minutes DUBAI Palm Jumeirah got a freekick which was hit by Aadil Al Sherazi. Asım Utman sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to DUBAI Palm Jumeirah getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Mohammad Shamsah hit a great ball. DUBAI Palm Jumeirah's Aguirre Verde played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Berkant Sudi in the 43rd minute of play. In the 44th minute, Berkant Sudi made a precise shot to the right of Aguirre Verde. DUBAI Palm Jumeirah's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-3. Aguirre Verde made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Noel Buhagiar in the 47th minute of play. After the first half THE LEGEND COME BACK were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Noel Buhagiar made a kick off. 51 minutes into the match, DUBAI Palm Jumeirah's goal looked a bit too open when Noel Buhagiar came free, but Aguirre Verde reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 51 minutes into the match, DUBAI Palm Jumeirah's goal looked a bit too open when Noel Buhagiar came free, but Aguirre Verde reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Aguirre Verde took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Berkant Sudi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 59th minute Noel Buhagiar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aguirre Verde saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 64 minutes into the match, Doğan Sabeddin dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Aguirre Verde, 0-5. 67 minutes into the match, DUBAI Palm Jumeirah's goalkeeper Aguirre Verde had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Doğan Sabeddin. THE LEGEND COME BACK's Habib Kutuner played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aadil Al Sherazi in the 71st minute of play. Aguirre Verde took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Noel Buhagiar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jürgen Fahlgren might have been able to make a better finish in the 76th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Habib Kutuner. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Jürgen Fahlgren ran back to his position shaking his head. Rıfkı Abdulhakimoğlu was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 79th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. 82 minutes into the match, Noel Buhagiar had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Aguirre Verde. DUBAI Palm Jumeirah's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Noel Buhagiar was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-6. Doğan Sabeddin in the 85thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Aguirre Verde, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Doğan Sabeddin got free with Aguirre Verde in the 88th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Aguirre Verde made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Noel Buhagiar in the 89th minute of play. In the 90th match minute, DUBAI Palm Jumeirah was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zbyszko Rywin to maneuver through the defense. Zbyszko Rywin kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. 95 minutes into the match, Noel Buhagiar had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Aguirre Verde. DUBAI Palm Jumeirah's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Noel Buhagiar was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-7. THE LEGEND COME BACK's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.