U18 League

The Common
Spectators: 174 (Terracing: 131, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) An unexpectedly hard shot by Ando Pahasoo in the 6th minute of play forced Clapham Comets F.C.'s goalkeeper Vinnie Small to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Calvin Bourton kicked well hit freekick during the 6th minute of the match. 12 minutes into the match, FC Rebel's goalkeeper Ats Oolo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Vern Calder. In the 22nd minute, Joonatan Ansip made a precise shot to the right of Vinnie Small. Clapham Comets F.C.'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. FC Rebel's Ando Pahasoo got a good chance for a goal in the 25th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of FC Rebel booed when Clapham Comets F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vincent Bambrook didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Clapham Comets F.C.'s zone, Ando Pahasoo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Vinnie Small came out of the goal and Ando Pahasoo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Arni Pahapill fell near the penalty area in the 30th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Rebel's protests and gave Arni Pahapill a yellow card for diving instead. In the 31st minute, Arni Pahapill hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Clapham Comets F.C.'s Vinnie Small played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Märt Lend in the 33rd minute of play. Vinnie Small showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joonatan Ansip, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. Calvin Bourton charged in rather forcefully in the 36th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Calvin Bourton the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of FC Rebel booed when Clapham Comets F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Calvin Bourton didn't get a good kick on the ball. Joonatan Ansip scored 0-2 in the 38th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Vinnie Small, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After some fancy dribbling in the 42nd minute, Arni Pahapill managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Rebel's supporters rose to their feet, but Arni Pahapill was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Vinnie Small breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. FC Rebel's Ats Oolo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Martyn Lawson in the 45th minute of play. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Martyn Lawson made a kick off. In the 52nd minute Martyn Lawson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ats Oolo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Vinnie Small showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arni Pahapill in the 55th minute of the match. After 62 played minutes Clapham Comets F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Martyn Lawson. 64 minutes into the match, Clapham Comets F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Ando Pahasoo came free, but Vinnie Small reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 67th match minute, FC Rebel was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joonatan Ansip to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 69th minute, Calvin Bourton managed to get in a good position for a shot. Clapham Comets F.C.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Calvin Bourton was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ats Oolo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 75 played minutes Clapham Comets F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Vinnie Harrison. 81 minutes into the game, Märt Lend was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Rebel's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Clapham Comets F.C. the free kick. A collision led to FC Rebel getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Märt Lend hit a great ball. If Vern Calder had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Wesley Ricketts kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. The FC Rebel supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing FC Rebel would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.