Friendly League

The Last Kingdom
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Xu Liang started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. An unexpectedly hard shot by Feng Lin Jie in the 7th minute of play forced Royal Knights FC's goalkeeper Cristo Cordara to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Feng Lin Jie's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Cristo Cordara read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 8th minute of play. In the 13th match minute, FC Toho was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kristof Dülberg to maneuver through the defense. When FC Toho's Xu Liang in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Royal Knights FC's goalie prevented a goal. Tobias Glöden made a fantastic save in the 20th minute, when Cristóvão Valle sent off a good shot on target. Cristo Cordara showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Feng Lin Jie, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Feng Lin Jie in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cristo Cordara prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Arne Röspel got a throw-in 30 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Cristian Salandri. Jakop Sveinlaugsson hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. FC Toho's Kristof Dülberg was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Cristo Cordara in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 48 minutes into the match, FC Toho's goalkeeper Tobias Glöden had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Carlos Lima. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Carlos Lima made a kick off. Tobias Glöden made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carlos Lima in the 52nd minute of play. With a little luck, Royal Knights FC's Cristo Cordara got control of the ball when Feng Lin Jie tried to sneak it across the goal line. Cristo Cordara took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Feng Lin Jie, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Feng Lin Jie received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Cristo Cordara came out and tried to block the shot, but Feng Lin Jie slotted it home off the left post making it 0-3 in the 68th minute. FC Toho's Nils Salzer was substituted for Sam Son. In the 73rd minute, FC Toho's Bülent Kaupa seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Bülent Kaupa the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of FC Toho protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Bülent Kaupa had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 72nd minute of the game. One of FC Toho:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Royal Knights FC:s goal. In the 74th minute there was a penalty for Royal Knights FC. Carlos Lima stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Tobias Glöden. 1-3. Cristo Cordara had in the 80thth minute some difficulties stopping Xu Liang's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his right side, but he still managed to hold the ball The excitement rose when FC Toho's Xu Liang after 80 played minutes turned away three defenders near the goal, and after that shot a ball that was too difficult for Royal Knights FC's goalkeeper to hold. Score! 1-4. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Feng Lin Jie in the 85th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cristo Cordara saved Royal Knights FC from getting behind. After having played for 89 minutes, Qi Sang Xiang managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Toho's supporters crossed their fingers, but Qi Sang Xiang was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Feng Lin Jie got free with Cristo Cordara in the 91st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Feng Lin Jie hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. 100 minutes into the match, Royal Knights FC's goalkeeper Cristo Cordara had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Feng Lin Jie. The Royal Knights FC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching FC Toho's performance. The match ended with a win for FC Toho.