Official Cup

Anfield Road
Spectators: 445 (Terracing: 335, Seating: 102, VIP seats: 8) Thierry Henry made the kick off and thus started the match. After a rather tough play, Howling Dawn U18's Uriel Lauren got a free kick in the 2nd minute. Thierry Henry received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Santos Hori came out and tried to block the shot, but Thierry Henry slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 5th minute. Hjalmar Lind showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gerard Way, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. Joakim Näver's late challenge caught a Howling Dawn U18's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Joakim Näver helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Pihl United's Joakim Näver got a free kick in the 13th minute. When Uriel Lauren came up free with the goalie in the 14th minute, the Howling Dawn U18 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 Uriel Lauren couldn't finish the play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gerard Way in the 16th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hjalmar Lind saved Pihl United from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gerard Way in the 23rd minute of play forced Pihl United's goalkeeper Hjalmar Lind to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Axl Rose in the 25th minute of play forced Pihl United's goalkeeper Hjalmar Lind to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Santos Hori showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Thierry Henry in the 29th minute of the match. 31 minutes into the game, Elias Mergildo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Howling Dawn U18's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Pihl United the free kick. Elias Mergildo hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. In the 34th match minute, Howling Dawn U18 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Juan Bittor to maneuver through the defense. 38 minutes into the match, Pihl United's goal looked a bit too open when Axl Rose came free, but Hjalmar Lind reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 43 minutes had been played when some careless play by Pihl United's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Uriel Lauren was slow to take the kick. During this time Howling Dawn U18's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Uriel Lauren almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Pihl United's Hjalmar Lind did a great save. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Axl Rose to make the kick off. Thierry Henry charged in rather forcefully in the 57th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Thierry Henry the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Hjalmar Lind took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Axl Rose, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hjalmar Lind made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gerard Way in the 62nd minute. In the 63rd minute, Rasmus Gummeson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Hjalmar Lind made a fantastic save in the 65th minute, when Gerard Way sent off a good shot on target. 69 minutes into the match, Axl Rose notched a goal, 1-3, to the right of Pihl United's Hjalmar Lind. Hjalmar Lind was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Godofredo Bordat hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. Howling Dawn U18 made a substitution. Scott Weiland replaced Axl Rose. Howling Dawn U18 made a substitution. Astor Manilan replaced Juan Bittor. A collision led to Pihl United getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Joakim Näver hit a great ball. Scott Weiland struck a weak shot in the 82nd minute. Hjalmar Lind didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Howling Dawn U18. In the 84th match minute, Howling Dawn U18 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Uriel Lauren to maneuver through the defense. Hjalmar Lind took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Scott Weiland, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 87 minutes into the game, Howling Dawn U18's Astor Manilan nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Hjalmar Lind made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-4. 90 minutes into the match, Astor Manilan notched a goal, 1-5, to the right of Pihl United's Hjalmar Lind. Hjalmar Lind was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Hjalmar Lind made an important save on a dangerous shot by Baltasar Walme in the 94th minute.

The Pihl United fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Howling Dawn U18 were clearly better and deserved to take the win.