Challenge

Swindon Park
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Czech Republic's Erik Jilek 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. Kvetoslav Janku kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. When Charles Windsor came up free with the goalie in the 12th minute, the Valiant F.C fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Charles Windsor couldn't finish the play. Erik Jilek sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Zane Read's late challenge caught a Czech Republic's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Zane Read helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Czech Republic booed when Valiant F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zane Read didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bohumir Kohout during the 20th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 20 played minutes Czech Republic got a freekick which was hit by Bohumir Kohout. Vavrinec Holub acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 21st minute, took the ball on the long shot from Pierce Hopgood. Czech Republic's Vavrinec Holub proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 23rd minute of the match, managed to save Czech Republic from getting a goal against them. The audience thought a goal was coming when Marty Richardson got free with Vavrinec Holub in the 25th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 26 minutes of play, Valiant F.C's Charles Windsor made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Vavrinec Holub was left in no man's land by his defense there! Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Steve Whalley in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Vavrinec Holub prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 34th match minute, Czech Republic was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Svatopluk Capek to maneuver through the defense. Steve Whalley received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Vavrinec Holub came out and tried to block the shot, but Steve Whalley slotted it home off the left post making it 2-0 in the 38th minute. Marty Richardson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vavrinec Holub having to interfere. Bohumir Kohout hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. After having played for 43 minutes, Steve Whalley managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Valiant F.C's supporters crossed their fingers, but Steve Whalley was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Charles Windsor who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 45thth minute tested the skills of Vavrinec Holub when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Alan Rezek during the 45th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Czech Republic getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Alan Rezek hit a great ball. 47 minutes into the match, Czech Republic's goal looked a bit too open when Steve Whalley came free, but Vavrinec Holub reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.

In the 52nd minute, Steve Whalley 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. 57 minutes into the game, Steve Whalley cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Vavrinec Holub was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Vavrinec Holub showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marty Richardson, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. The supporters of Czech Republic booed when Valiant F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marty Richardson didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 71 minutes, Denis Dostal managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Czech Republic's supporters crossed their fingers, but Denis Dostal was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Steve Whalley in the 75th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Vavrinec Holub saved Czech Republic from getting behind. Marty Richardson recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 84th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Czech Republic's zone, Marty Richardson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Vavrinec Holub came out of the goal and Marty Richardson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Czech Republic booed when Valiant F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. John Paul Owen didn't get a good kick on the ball.