Prized/Friendly Cup

Benzema Stadium
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Anatoly Karpov got the match started through his kick off. Adolfo Abar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wilber Padgett, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 6thth minute of the game Anatoly Karpov who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Marshrose's Hélio Arósio was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Lawrence Hopson could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 9th minute of the match, but Adolfo Abar made a huge save. FC Maci -MM-'s attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Sabin Miclauș in the 13th minute. The corner led FC Maci -MM-'s José Capablanca to fire away a dangerous shot which Hélio Arósio despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 14 minutes had been played when some careless play by Marshrose's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Sabin Miclauș was slow to take the kick. During this time FC Maci -MM-'s players had a chance to rest. A collision led to FC Maci -MM- getting a freekick after 19 minutes play. Aron Simion hit a great ball. Heath Akins's late challenge caught a FC Maci -MM-'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Heath Akins helped the player get up and apologised. In the 21st match minute, Marshrose was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Heath Akins to maneuver through the defense. In the 22nd minute, Marshrose's Lawrence Hopson ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Adolfo Abar. Adolfo Abar yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. Panait Piersic charged in rather forcefully in the 27th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Panait Piersic the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to FC Maci -MM- getting a freekick after 27 minutes play. Panait Piersic hit a great ball. After 28 played minutes Marshrose got a freekick which was hit by Heath Akins. In the 30thth minute of the game Anatoly Karpov who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Marshrose's Hélio Arósio was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 31 minutes into the game, Wilber Padgett recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Adolfo Abar. Wilber Padgett showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. The supporters of Marshrose booed when FC Maci -MM- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mac Allister didn't get a good kick on the ball. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Lawrence Hopson to make the kick off. Anatoly Karpov struck a weak shot in the 51st minute. Hélio Arósio didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Maci -MM-. In the 61st minute the ball was on its way in behind Marshrose's goalkeeper Hélio Arósio, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 65 minutes into the match, Marshrose's goal looked a bit too open when Anatoly Karpov came free, but Hélio Arósio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 73 minutes into the match, Marshrose's goal looked a bit too open when Anatoly Karpov came free, but Hélio Arósio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Anatoly Karpov's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Hélio Arósio read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 75th minute of play. The supporters of FC Maci -MM- booed when Marshrose was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lawrence Hopson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hélio Arósio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anatoly Karpov, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. In the 84th minute, Heath Akins hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. José Capablanca struck a weak shot in the 85th minute. Hélio Arósio didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Maci -MM-. Heath Akins kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 90th minute, Anatoly Karpov managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Maci -MM-'s supporters rose to their feet, but Anatoly Karpov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Hélio Arósio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 93rd minute, Aron Simion hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 94 played minutes FC Maci -MM- got a freekick which was hit by Panait Piersic. A collision led to Marshrose getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Marion Moon hit a great ball.