Federation Clash Challenge

The Duck Pond
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Tod McCartney got the match started through his kick off. In the 2nd minute of the match, Tod McCartney tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Serafin Hitzeder saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Stickleback Utd Xl's Wasyl Borczak played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tiburcio Elizardo in the 4th minute of play. Tiburcio Elizardo succeeded in the game's 4th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 0-1. Stickleback Utd Xl's Wasyl Borczak played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tiburcio Elizardo in the 7th minute of play. 8 minutes into the match, Acoite FC's goal looked a bit too open when Tod McCartney came free, but Serafin Hitzeder reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Wasyl Borczak showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lázár Simon in the 13th minute of the match. Acoite FC's Serafin Hitzeder proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 16th minute of the match, managed to save Acoite FC from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lázár Simon in the 19th minute of play forced Stickleback Utd Xl's goalkeeper Wasyl Borczak to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Wasyl Borczak showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from David Boniel, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Wasyl Borczak made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tiburcio Elizardo in the 24th minute of play. Wasyl Borczak showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tiburcio Elizardo, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. In the 32nd minute of the match Acoite FC got a corner. Stickleback Utd Xl's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Lázár Simon ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on Acoite FC's corner Lázár Simon fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Wasyl Borczak quite easily take care of the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Francis Curtis kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Serafin Hitzeder. That made the score 1-1 in the 35 minute of play. Wasyl Borczak showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lázár Simon, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. After 41 played minutes Acoite FC got a freekick which was hit by Lázár Simon. Francis Curtis in the 42ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Serafin Hitzeder, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Serafin Hitzeder took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tod McCartney, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Stickleback Utd Xl's Nicholas Poole was substituted for Francis Curtis. Stickleback Utd Xl's Tony Featherstone was substituted for Benji Browne. Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Tiburcio Elizardo to make the kick off. In the 52nd match minute, Stickleback Utd Xl was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Durval Castro to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tiburcio Elizardo in the 53rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Wasyl Borczak prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Wasyl Borczak took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tiburcio Elizardo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match had gone on for 61 minutes, Tiburcio Elizardo put it in 1-2 from a short distance just to the right of Wasyl Borczak. Wasyl Borczak showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tiburcio Elizardo, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. David Boniel could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 74th minute of the match, but Wasyl Borczak made a huge save. Stickleback Utd Xl made a substitution. Tyrone Wardill replaced Charles Armitstead. After a rather tough play, Stickleback Utd Xl's Tod McCartney got a free kick in the 75th minute. In the 77th minute, Durval Castro had to leave the field with a concussion. Astor Donostia charged in rather forcefully in the 77th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Astor Donostia the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Acoite FC made a substitution. Donato Rosio replaced Lázár Simon. 77 minutes into the game, one of Acoite FC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. 80 minutes into the game, Stickleback Utd Xl's Durval Castro nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Serafin Hitzeder made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-2. Tony Featherstone kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. David Boniel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 99th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Stickleback Utd Xl's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.