Friendly League

Sanctuary The Dead
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Skull Sport F.C's Cui Xiang Zhen 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. When Three Lions FC's George Messi 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 Skull Sport F.C's goalie prevented a goal. Three Lions FC were awarded a corner in the 4th minute after Skull Sport F.C's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. George Lukaku took the corner. The corner led Three Lions FC's George Lukaku to fire away a dangerous shot which Reynaldo Astrada despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 6 minutes into the match, Three Lions FC's goalkeeper George Buffon had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Robert Levandowsky. Cui Xiang Zhen's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but George Buffon firmly grabbed it by the left post. Kléber Barral was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 12 minutes into the match. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 11th minute of the game. One of Three Lions FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Skull Sport F.C:s goal. 19 minutes into the match, Three Lions FC's goalkeeper George Buffon had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cui Xiang Zhen. In the 20th minute, Robert Levandowsky 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. Three Lions FC's George Buffon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by João Augusto Barral in the 23rd minute of play. Three Lions FC's George Buffon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by João Augusto Barral in the 27th minute of play. 34 minutes into the match, Skull Sport F.C's goal looked a bit too open when George De Bruyne came free, but Reynaldo Astrada reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. George Buffon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Robert Levandowsky, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. After a rather tough play, Skull Sport F.C's Raimundo da Silveira got a free kick in the 37th minute. A collision led to Three Lions FC getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Gunnar Ekeroth hit a great ball. Three Lions FC's George Buffon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Robert Levandowsky in the 40th minute of play. George Buffon made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cui Xiang Zhen in the 44th minute. Robert Levandowsky could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 45th minute of the match, but George Buffon made a huge save. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Gunnar Ekeroth made the kick off in the second half. Three Lions FC's George Buffon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cui Xiang Zhen in the 53rd minute of play. In the 53rd minute Cui Xiang Zhen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but George Buffon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gunnar Ekeroth might have been able to make a better finish in the 59th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Reynaldo Astrada. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Gunnar Ekeroth ran back to his position shaking his head. Three Lions FC's George Buffon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by João Augusto Barral in the 62nd minute of play. The attack was good, but when Robert Levandowsky in the 65th minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. Three Lions FC's George Buffon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Robert Levandowsky in the 67th minute of play. A collision led to Skull Sport F.C getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Rony de Senna hit a great ball. Gunnar Ekeroth hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. Cui Xiang Zhen scored 1-0 in the 76th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of George Buffon, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 80th minute, João Augusto Barral hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Three Lions FC's George Buffon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Robert Levandowsky in the 84th minute of play. In the 90th minute, Raimundo da Silveira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gunnar Ekeroth got free with Reynaldo Astrada in the 91st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 93rd match minute, Skull Sport F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Raimundo da Silveira to maneuver through the defense. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Skull Sport F.C had played much better football throughout.