League

Mizpa Stadium
Spectators: 6762 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1762, VIP seats: 0) Oshri Forever's Jon-Inge Haugvaldstad 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. The supporters of Oshri Forever booed when Bar C Lona F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Benayahu Mendelovich didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mahir Finder made an important save on a dangerous shot by Elim Twig in the 16th minute. Josue Gardner kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. Gefania Packado fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ed Lahr having to interfere. Ed Lahr took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maksim Ganz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bar C Lona F.C.'s Mahir Finder played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jon-Inge Haugvaldstad in the 25th minute of play. Mate Gavri's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Mahir Finder read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 27th minute of play. Benayahu Mendelovich was shown his second yellow card after 28 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After a rather tough play, Bar C Lona F.C.'s Benayahu Mendelovich got a free kick in the 29th minute. Bar C Lona F.C.'s Mahir Finder proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 31st minute of the match, managed to save Bar C Lona F.C. from getting a goal against them. In the 31st minute, Gefania Packado hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Mahir Finder made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mate Gavri in the 34th minute of play. In the 37th minute Oshri Forever were awarded a corner. Ramy Kahalon went to the cornerflag to take it. Oshri Forever's Ramy Kahalon was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Mahir Finder in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Jon-Inge Haugvaldstad fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mahir Finder having to interfere. In the 43rd minute, Bar C Lona F.C.'s goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Elim Twig fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Ed Lahr took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gefania Packado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Elim Twig fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 48th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mahir Finder having to interfere. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Josue Gardner to make the kick off. Gefania Packado hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. Elim Twig fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mahir Finder having to interfere. 56 minutes into the match, Bar C Lona F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Jon-Inge Haugvaldstad came free, but Mahir Finder reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jon-Inge Haugvaldstad sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 59th minute, Jon-Inge Haugvaldstad managed to get in a good position for a shot. Oshri Forever's supporters rose to their feet, but Jon-Inge Haugvaldstad was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mahir Finder breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Mahir Finder stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Elim Twig's shot from short distance in the 65th minute. If Elim Twig had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 74th minute, Jon-Inge Haugvaldstad left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Oshri Forever fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-0. Elhay Ravinovic sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Elim Twig struck a weak shot in the 81st minute. Mahir Finder didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Oshri Forever. Mahir Finder took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jon-Inge Haugvaldstad, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Elim Twig had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mahir Finder showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mate Gavri in the 86th minute of the match. Oshri Forever's Mate Gavri got a good chance for a goal in the 90th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 91 minutes of play, Oshri Forever's Elim Twig made it 4-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Mahir Finder was left in no man's land by his defense there! After having played for 96 minutes, Mate Gavri managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Oshri Forever's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mate Gavri was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When the referee ended the match the Oshri Forever players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.