Prized/Friendly Cup

Titans Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Hans Lyle made the kick off which started today's match. Saúl Gentiletti's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Eric Hansma read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 4th minute of play. Eric Hansma came out of the goal in the 13th minute to try and stop a shot by FC Žalia Giria's Saúl Gentiletti. But to his dismay, Saúl Gentiletti quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-3. 18 minutes into the match, Saúl Gentiletti had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Eric Hansma. Northern Titans's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Saúl Gentiletti was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-4. Saúl Gentiletti struck a weak shot in the 24th minute. Eric Hansma didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Žalia Giria. 25 minutes into the match, Saúl Gentiletti had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Eric Hansma. Northern Titans's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Saúl Gentiletti was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-5. Vytautas Petkus received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Eric Hansma tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Saúl Gentiletti scored 0-6 in the 32nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Eric Hansma, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Astijus Orbakas in the 36th minute of play forced Northern Titans's goalkeeper Eric Hansma to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 38th minute, Saúl Gentiletti made a precise shot to the right of Eric Hansma. Northern Titans's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-7. After 43 minutes of play, FC Žalia Giria's Saúl Gentiletti made it 0-8 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Eric Hansma was left in no man's land by his defense there! Northern Titans made a substitution. Rudi Hoogendorp replaced Dave Meijs.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Saúl Gentiletti to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 56th minute, FC Žalia Giria's Saúl Gentiletti dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-10. In the 61st minute, Saúl Gentiletti left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FC Žalia Giria fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-11. Saúl Gentiletti recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 63rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Eric Hansma didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 67th minute, which inside left pole to 0-12. Northern Titans's Eric Hansma proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 78th minute of the match, managed to save Northern Titans from getting a goal against them. After 77 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Northern Titans! FC Žalia Giria's Titas Rapalis was substituted for Jack Grealish. When %teams%'s Saúl Gentiletti was free in front of goal, he didn't hesitate to shoot 0-14 just inside the left pole, 84 minutes into the game. Eric Hansma was annoyed at himself for letting in the shot. Ramūnas Lipskis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Eric Hansma tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When FC Žalia Giria's Saúl Gentiletti in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Northern Titans's goalie prevented a goal. Eric Hansma was out of position in the 93 minute of play, and Saúl Gentiletti capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Saúl Gentiletti really showed his touch with that goal: 0-15. Eric Hansma came out of the goal in the 96th minute to try and stop a shot by FC Žalia Giria's Saúl Gentiletti. But to his dismay, Saúl Gentiletti quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-16. Northern Titans's Eric Hansma played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Saúl Gentiletti in the 101st minute of play. FC Žalia Giria'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.