Prized/Friendly Cup

The Common
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Marian Văduvescu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cumhur Tanacan in the 3rd minute. Lee Kerr took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicolae Barbu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lee Kerr made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Filip Paulescu in the 9th minute of play. Lee Kerr showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nicolae Barbu, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. Kemalettin Torhan scored 1-0 in the 11th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Marian Văduvescu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 14th minute Nicolae Barbu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lee Kerr saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Marian Văduvescu made a fantastic save in the 15th minute, when Cumhur Tanacan sent off a good shot on target. Cristian Fința kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. A long shot from Ulysses Madureira in the 20th minute of play was well struck, but Marian Văduvescu made a really good save at the right post. The crowd rose to their feet as Clapham Comets F.C.'s Kemalettin Torhan slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Marian Văduvescu. That made the score 2-1 after 25 minutes of play. Marian Văduvescu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Kemalettin Torhan in the 28th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ulysses Madureira in the 29th minute of play forced FC Steaua Pildesti's goalkeeper Marian Văduvescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the FC Steaua Pildesti defense, Ulysses Madureira kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Marian Văduvescu. The FC Steaua Pildesti fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Marian Văduvescu should have stopped the shot. Shaun Purkiss charged in rather forcefully in the 32nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Shaun Purkiss the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 32nd match minute, Clapham Comets F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Shaun Purkiss to maneuver through the defense. Lee Kerr took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lucian Stere, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marian Văduvescu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Kemalettin Torhan in the 36th minute. 37 minutes had been played when some careless play by FC Steaua Pildesti's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Ulysses Madureira was slow to take the kick. During this time Clapham Comets F.C.'s players had a chance to rest. Lee Kerr showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Filip Paulescu in the 39th minute of the match. Lee Kerr showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Filip Paulescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. 46 minutes into the game, Zygmunt Dunajski cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-2. Lee Kerr was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-2.

Filip Paulescu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Lee Kerr took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicolae Barbu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marian Văduvescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ulysses Madureira in the 66th minute of play. Lee Kerr made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lucian Stere in the 67th minute of play. Lucian Stere took the ball and in the 69 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Lee Kerr. Lee Kerr dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-3. After 73 played minutes FC Steaua Pildesti got a freekick which was hit by Nae Griguță. Kemalettin Torhan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Nistor Costandache's late challenge caught a Clapham Comets F.C.'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Nistor Costandache helped the player get up and apologised. When Ulysses Madureira came up free with the goalie in the 78th minute, the Clapham Comets F.C. 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 Ulysses Madureira couldn't finish the play. After some fancy dribbling in the 86th minute, Jonathan Willetts managed to get in a good position for a shot. Clapham Comets F.C.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Jonathan Willetts was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marian Văduvescu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 90 minutes into the match, Clapham Comets F.C.'s goalkeeper Lee Kerr had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lucian Stere. In the 94th match minute, FC Steaua Pildesti was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Robert Antohi to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cumhur Tanacan in the 95th minute of play forced FC Steaua Pildesti's goalkeeper Marian Văduvescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Clapham Comets F.C. were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of FC Steaua Pildesti for a fine match.