Friendly League

合肥城市铁路球场
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) A.J. Murdock started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. After 3 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Colorado Springs F.C.! 7 minutes into the match, A.J. Murdock notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of 合肥天空's 梅洲霖. 梅洲霖 was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After some fancy dribbling in the 14th minute, 林南响 managed to get in a good position for a shot. 合肥天空's supporters rose to their feet, but 林南响 was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jorge Stafford breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 梅洲霖 showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Enoch Mallory, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. A.J. Murdock sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 梅洲霖 didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Enoch Mallory went, in the 26th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-2 was the resulting score. 徐铮希 blasted a shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Jorge Stafford having to make a save. Enoch Mallory's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but 梅洲霖 read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 37th minute of play. 38 minutes into the game, Colorado Springs F.C.'s A.J. Murdock nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. 梅洲霖 made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-3. 温弘云 received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Jorge Stafford tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 梅洲霖 made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from A.J. Murdock in the 46th minute of play. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 2-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

51 minutes into the match, 合肥天空's goal looked a bit too open when Brady Mercer came free, but 梅洲霖 reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jorge Stafford showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 徐铮希, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. Enoch Mallory was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 54th minute. Colorado Springs F.C.'s manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. A collision led to 合肥天空 getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. 范枫朋 hit a great ball. Enoch Mallorys short, quick shot in the 62ndth minute got 梅洲霖 to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Brendon Calhoun charged in rather forcefully in the 63rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Brendon Calhoun the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of 合肥天空 booed when Colorado Springs F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Brendon Calhoun didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 74 played minutes 合肥天空 got a freekick which was hit by 程珂骏. In the 75th minute of the match Micah Childers shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but 梅洲霖 showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Enoch Mallory received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. 梅洲霖 tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 合肥天空's 温弘云 got a good chance for a goal in the 78th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Enoch Mallory recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 81st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 梅洲霖 was a little too slow when A.J. Murdock got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 83rd minute. The score was now 2-4. After a rather tough play, 合肥天空's 郝沙岩 got a free kick in the 85th minute. During the 87th minute of the match 温弘云 completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave 温弘云 a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. A collision led to 合肥天空 getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. 温弘云 hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Colorado Springs F.C.'s zone, 徐铮希 stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jorge Stafford came out of the goal and 徐铮希 tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a defensive mix-up in Colorado Springs F.C.'s zone, 郝沙岩 stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jorge Stafford came out of the goal and 郝沙岩 tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Colorado Springs F.C. booed when 合肥天空 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. 范枫朋 didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Colorado Springs F.C. had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.