U18 League

The Common
Spectators: 174 (Terracing: 131, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Martyn Lawson took the kick off in the first half of the match. Klement Wesner struck a weak shot in the 15th minute. Vinnie Small didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AC Farsaebarca. Vinnie Small made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Klement Wesner in the 19th minute of play. Vinnie Small took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Klement Wesner, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bjørn Skjoldbirk in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Vinnie Small prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Vinnie Small stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Bjørn Skjoldbirk's shot from short distance in the 24th minute. After 25 played minutes Clapham Comets F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Pat Corby. When Luis Gyldhof came up free with the goalie in the 26th minute, the AC Farsaebarca fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Luis Gyldhof couldn't finish the play. When AC Farsaebarca's Bjørn Skjoldbirk in the 28th minute got a chance for a shot 28th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Clapham Comets F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Matthias Aagsø hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. When Jack Myers fell near the penalty area in the 32nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Clapham Comets F.C.'s protests and gave Jack Myers a yellow card for diving instead. In the 32nd match minute, Clapham Comets F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jack Myers to maneuver through the defense. AC Farsaebarca's Luis Gyldhof got a good chance for a goal in the 40th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Clapham Comets F.C.'s Jack Myers got a free kick in the 44th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Robert Thorne during the 47th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 47th minute, one of Clapham Comets F.C.:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Clapham Comets F.C.. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

54 minutes into the match, Klement Wesner had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Vinnie Small. Clapham Comets F.C.'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Klement Wesner was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. If Bjørn Skjoldbirk had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 71 minutes into the game, AC Farsaebarca's Bjørn Skjoldbirk nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Vinnie Small made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. If Calvin Bourton had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 75th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Vinnie Small showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bjørn Skjoldbirk, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. Fredrik Kisler who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 89thth minute tested the skills of Vinnie Small when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After some fancy dribbling in the 90th minute, Fredrik Kisler managed to get in a good position for a shot. AC Farsaebarca's supporters rose to their feet, but Fredrik Kisler 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. With his leg Vinnie Small managed to avoid a goal in the 94thth minute, when AC Farsaebarca's Fredrik Kisler fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. In the 95th minute Martyn Lawson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Per Bønkel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Clapham Comets F.C.'s zone, Bjørn Skjoldbirk stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Vinnie Small came out of the goal and Bjørn Skjoldbirk tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. AC Farsaebarca's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.