Friendly League

Zamalek FC Park
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Leonardo Lane got the match started through his kick off. Zamalek FC's Rhys Dimmock played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Romeo Mel in the 4th minute of play. Rhys Dimmock showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Isaac Terris in the 5th minute of the match. Romeo Dominic showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fred Kirkpatrick, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Fred Kirkpatrick got free with Romeo Dominic in the 11th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Mugurel Balaeț received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Romeo Dominic tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 15th minute Romeo Mel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rhys Dimmock saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Artemio Jokin in the 19th minute of play forced Zamalek FC's goalkeeper Rhys Dimmock to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Elvio Ted sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 22 minutes, Mugurel Balaeț managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Zamalek FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mugurel Balaeț was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Rhys Dimmock took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isaac Terris, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some careless play in the Zamalek FC defense, Isaac Terris kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Rhys Dimmock. The Zamalek FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Rhys Dimmock should have stopped the shot. 29 minutes into the match, Elvio Ted had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Rhys Dimmock. Zamalek FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Elvio Ted was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Mugurel Balaeț fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Romeo Dominic having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 34th minute, Fred Kirkpatrick managed to get in a good position for a shot. Zamalek FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Fred Kirkpatrick was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Romeo Dominic breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Braulio Rocio fell near the penalty area in the 36th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored SOUTH AFRICA's protests and gave Braulio Rocio a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, SOUTH AFRICA's Braulio Rocio got a free kick in the 36th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Romeo Mel in the 42nd minute of play forced Zamalek FC's goalkeeper Rhys Dimmock to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A hard shot 43 in the game by Fred Kirkpatrick from a close distance when the talented Romeo Dominic managed to make a qualified save. SOUTH AFRICA's players were relieved. After 45 minutes SOUTH AFRICA's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Davis Duff who took care of the corner kick. A nice corner shot did that Davis Duff got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Romeo Dominic quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

In the 50th minute Elvio Ted shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rhys Dimmock saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fred Kirkpatrick in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Romeo Dominic prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 61st minute, Zamalek FC's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Artemio Jokin fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fred Kirkpatrick in the 63rd minute of play forced SOUTH AFRICA's goalkeeper Romeo Dominic to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 64 minutes into the match, Zamalek FC's goal looked a bit too open when Artemio Jokin came free, but Rhys Dimmock reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the Zamalek FC defense, Elvio Ted kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Rhys Dimmock. The Zamalek FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Rhys Dimmock should have stopped the shot. SOUTH AFRICA's 张洲荣 was substituted for Romeo Mel. In the 79th minute, Cavit Sanay hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rhys Dimmock made an important save on a dangerous shot by 张洲荣 in the 85th minute. Romeo Dominic took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jann Bernickow, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zamalek FC's Daron Joseph was substituted for Fred Kirkpatrick. Romeo Dominic showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jann Bernickow in the 95th minute of the match. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. SOUTH AFRICA walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.