Prized/Friendly Cup

Redbourn Park
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Redbourn AFC's Hidayat Peng 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. 2 minutes into the match, the xeneise dream team's Qian Cheng Xing sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Afiz Teo narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Habil Castolo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 7th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Afiz Teo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Habil Castolo's shot from short distance in the 10th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Qian Cheng Xing in the 11th minute of play forced Redbourn AFC's goalkeeper Afiz Teo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sabin Pânzaru showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Victor Chan, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. Zafran Chuan hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. Lucio Gabino took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 19th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Afiz Teo. Redbourn AFC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After 20 played minutes Redbourn AFC got a freekick which was hit by Hidayat Peng. 23 minutes into the game, the xeneise dream team's Qian Cheng Xing nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Afiz Teo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Afiz Teo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Habil Castolo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 33 minutes into the match, Habil Castolo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Afiz Teo. Redbourn AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Habil Castolo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-5. In the 35th minute the ball was on its way in behind Redbourn AFC's goalkeeper Afiz Teo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience was convinced that Qian Cheng Xing's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Afiz Teo was relentless in the 40th minute of the game. Habil Castolo might have been able to make a better finish in the 41st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Afiz Teo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Habil Castolo ran back to his position shaking his head. 41 minutes into the match, Redbourn AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Habil Castolo came free, but Afiz Teo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 43 minutes of play, the xeneise dream team's Qian Cheng Xing made it 0-6 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Afiz Teo was left in no man's land by his defense there! The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-6.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Habil Castolo made a kick off. Habil Castolo in the 54thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Afiz Teo, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. the xeneise dream team's Habil Castolo got a good chance for a goal in the 55th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 57 minutes into the game, Qian Cheng Xing lined in a short shot 0-8 behind a frustrated Afiz Teo. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Habil Castolo in the 61st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Afiz Teo saved Redbourn AFC from getting behind. Lucio Gabino kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. Afiz Teo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Qian Cheng Xing in the 63rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Qian Cheng Xing in the 68th minute of play forced Redbourn AFC's goalkeeper Afiz Teo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Arda Ardashov got free with Afiz Teo in the 70th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. the xeneise dream team's Qian Cheng Xing got a good chance for a goal in the 71st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. the xeneise dream team's Isaac Sundberg was substituted for Lucio Gabino. The supporters of Redbourn AFC booed when the xeneise dream team was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nereo Roldanillo didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Redbourn AFC's Hidayat Peng got a free kick in the 76th minute. Habil Castolo blasted a shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Afiz Teo having to make a save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Habil Castolo got free with Afiz Teo in the 77th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Habil Castolo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 80th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Paolo Eutor received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Afiz Teo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Farhan Ching during the 84th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 85th minute of the match, Paolo Eutor tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Afiz Teo saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Paolo Eutor 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arda Ardashov in the 88th minute of play forced Redbourn AFC's goalkeeper Afiz Teo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Afiz Teo was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Paolo Eutor showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-9 in the 90 minute of play. In the 95th minute, Paolo Eutor left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The the xeneise dream team fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-10. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. the xeneise dream team had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.