Friendly League

Stade An Ráth Mór
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Valdir Magalhães made the kick off which started today's match. In the 5th minute, Flavian Garcon left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Rathmore Lime Tree fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. In the 8th minute, Bakary Guinaudeau hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Valdir Magalhães in the 10th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sofyane Valognes saved Rathmore Lime Tree from getting behind. After 13 minutes of play, OTTO FC - FSCMZ's Edgard Vasconcelos made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Sofyane Valognes was left in no man's land by his defense there! OTTO FC - FSCMZ's Edgard Vasconcelos got a good chance for a goal in the 19th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 24 minutes into the game, Adil Magaud recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Cafu Linares. Adil Magaud showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-1. With a little luck, OTTO FC - FSCMZ's Cafu Linares got control of the ball when Flavian Garcon tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cássio Peixoto in the 29th minute of play forced Rathmore Lime Tree's goalkeeper Sofyane Valognes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edgard Vasconcelos in the 30th minute of play forced Rathmore Lime Tree's goalkeeper Sofyane Valognes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Rathmore Lime Tree's Flavian Garcon slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Cafu Linares. That made the score 4-1 after 32 minutes of play. 35 minutes into the game, OTTO FC - FSCMZ's Fernando Pirani nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Sofyane Valognes made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-2. Flavian Garcon was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 40th minute. Rathmore Lime Tree's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. 45 minutes into the game, Valdir Magalhães cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-3. Sofyane Valognes was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Af the end of the first half the score was 4-3. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

After a rather tough play, Rathmore Lime Tree's Johan Dufrenne got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Adil Magaud struck a weak shot in the 67th minute. Cafu Linares didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Rathmore Lime Tree. After a rather tough play, Rathmore Lime Tree's Honoré Villot got a free kick in the 76th minute. In the 89th minute, Flavian Garcon left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Rathmore Lime Tree fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 8-4. Bakary Guinaudeau hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. Rathmore Lime Tree were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of OTTO FC - FSCMZ for a fine match.