Friendly League

Knallhütte Brauerei
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Arthur Sweeney made the kick off which started today's match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Eyjölfur Albrecht got free with Solomon Randall in the 4th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. California United Striker's attentive Jude Seals managed to snatch the ball when Erasmus Mikulasch made a throw-in in the 8th minute of the game. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Arthur Sweeney in the 10th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Uwe Balkov prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Uwe Balkov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arthur Sweeney in the 14th minute of the match. Brandon Bradley made a great header on California United Striker's corner, it was just that Knallhütte Brauerei FSV's Uwe Balkov managed to reach the ball for a save. After some fancy dribbling in the 19th minute, Arthur Sweeney managed to get in a good position for a shot. California United Striker's supporters rose to their feet, but Arthur Sweeney was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Uwe Balkov breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When California United Striker's Arthur Sweeney in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Knallhütte Brauerei FSV's goalie prevented a goal. Stefan Wehren charged in rather forcefully in the 25th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Stefan Wehren the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 25 played minutes Knallhütte Brauerei FSV got a freekick which was hit by Stefan Wehren. After 28 minutes of play, California United Striker's Arthur Sweeney made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Uwe Balkov was left in no man's land by his defense there! Uwe Balkov came out of the goal in the 33rd minute to try and stop a shot by California United Striker's Arthur Sweeney. But to his dismay, Arthur Sweeney quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. 36 minutes into the match, Arthur Sweeney notched a goal, 0-3, to the right of Knallhütte Brauerei FSV's Uwe Balkov. Uwe Balkov was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Solomon Randall showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Klemens Börnert, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. Disappointed in the 0-4 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Casimir Mutke to make the kick off. Solomon Randall took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Casimir Mutke, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 55th minute, California United Striker's Arthur Sweeney ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Uwe Balkov. Uwe Balkov yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-5. After 64 minutes of play, California United Striker's Arthur Sweeney made it 0-6 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Uwe Balkov was left in no man's land by his defense there! 68 minutes into the game, Knallhütte Brauerei FSV's Casimir Mutke nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Solomon Randall made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-6. After 73 played minutes California United Striker got a freekick which was hit by Arthur Sweeney. After 73 played minutes California United Striker got a freekick which was hit by Steve Palacios. In the 74th minute of the match Ödön Schuster sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Solomon Randall skillfully saved the ball. Ian Farmer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Arthur Sweeney in the 84th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Uwe Balkov prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 87 played minutes California United Striker got a freekick which was hit by Steve Palacios. Solomon Randall showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kevin Fekecs, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. In the 92nd minute, Ian Farmer hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched California United Striker eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.