Official Cup

Gerner Norstrand
Spectators: 164 (Terracing: 123, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Abraham Laing got the match started through his kick off. Naboonga OFF's Vladimiro Costante played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abraham Laing in the 5th minute of play. After 7 played minutes Amputees FC got a freekick which was hit by Art Kidman. In the 8th minute, Quentin Francis got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Genaro Palben hit a great freekick 15 minutes into the match. 18 minutes into the game, Amputees FC's Carleton Howie nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Vladimiro Costante made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. If Pete Stebbing had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 22nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Amputees FC getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Roger Sinden hit a great ball. Quentin Francis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dean Watts read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 24th minute of play. In the 26th minute, one of Amputees FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Amputees FC. Damian Valente placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! 28 minutes into the game, Amputees FC's Carleton Howie nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Vladimiro Costante made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. A collision led to Naboonga OFF getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Jonatan Montes hit a great ball. In the 34th minute, Lauder Franklin left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Amputees FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-4. When Naboonga OFF's Quentin Francis in the 37th minute got a chance for a shot 37th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Amputees FC's goalie prevented a goal. After 38 played minutes Naboonga OFF got a freekick which was hit by Salvador Peio. In the 40th minute, Lauder Franklin ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Vladimiro Costante was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-5. After 47 minutes of play, Amputees FC's Carleton Howie made it 0-6 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Vladimiro Costante was left in no man's land by his defense there! The Naboonga OFF players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Amputees FC were winning 0-6.

Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Damian Valente in the 57th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dean Watts prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Vladimiro Costante made a fantastic save in the 58th minute, when Pete Stebbing sent off a good shot on target. Abraham Laing hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. In the 65th minute, Marcus Roach made a precise shot to the right of Vladimiro Costante. Naboonga OFF's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-7. 69 minutes into the match, Pete Stebbing notched a goal, 0-8, to the right of Naboonga OFF's Vladimiro Costante. Vladimiro Costante was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Carleton Howie recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 74th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A collision led to Naboonga OFF getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Amancio Dominguez hit a great ball. Vladimiro Costante took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abraham Laing, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Vladimiro Costante made a fantastic save in the 80th minute, when Abraham Laing sent off a good shot on target. In the 81st minute, Quentin Francis left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Naboonga OFF fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-8. Pete Stebbing could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 91st minute of the match, but Vladimiro Costante made a huge save. 93 minutes into the game, Carleton Howie recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Vladimiro Costante. Carleton Howie showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-11. After 96 played minutes Abraham Laing rounded Naboonga OFF's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-12. Amputees FC played a much better game than Naboonga OFF and deserved their victory. The Naboonga OFF players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.