Friendly League

LEÕES DO SUL
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Arne Kullander made the kick off which started today's match. Dominik Smith kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Joaquim Pernambucano got free with Luke Hollingsworth in the 5th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Benjamin Sykes hit a great freekick 8 minutes into the match. Joaquim Pernambucano could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 14th minute of the match, but Luke Hollingsworth made a huge save. Leões do Sul 53 were awarded a corner in the 15th minute after The Handsome Wizards UTD's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Cauan Negri took the corner. Leões do Sul 53's Julian Maidana was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Luke Hollingsworth in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. The Handsome Wizards UTD's Luke Hollingsworth played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joaquim Pernambucano in the 17th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benjamin Sykes in the 22nd minute of play forced Leões do Sul 53's goalkeeper Rubinho Couto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Joaquim Pernambucano came free with the goalkeeper in the 24th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Luke Hollingsworth could save by the left post. If Dominik Smith had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 31st minute Joaquim Pernambucano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luke Hollingsworth saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice moves Joaquim Pernambucano could shoot a difficult shot in the 32nd minute, which Luke Hollingsworth however easily saved by the left post. In the 33rd minute of the match Leões do Sul 53 got a corner. The Handsome Wizards UTD's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Cauan Negri ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led Leões do Sul 53's Duarte Sabóia to fire away a dangerous shot which Luke Hollingsworth despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. When Benjamin Sykes came up free with the goalie in the 35th minute, the The Handsome Wizards UTD 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 Benjamin Sykes couldn't finish the play. The supporters of The Handsome Wizards UTD booed when Leões do Sul 53 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dedé Viana didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 38th minute the ball was on its way in behind Leões do Sul 53's goalkeeper Rubinho Couto, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benjamin Sykes in the 47th minute of play forced Leões do Sul 53's goalkeeper Rubinho Couto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Benjamin Sykes stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Rubinho Couto stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Benjamin Sykes's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. 53 minutes into the match, Leões do Sul 53's goalkeeper Rubinho Couto had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Benjamin Sykes. The supporters of The Handsome Wizards UTD booed when Leões do Sul 53 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cauan Negri didn't get a good kick on the ball. Benjamin Sykes made a well adjusted shot against goal in the 60thth minute coming free in front of the goal, but Rubinho Couto would not let the ball come through at any expense and made a nice save by the left post. Leões do Sul 53's Rubinho Couto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dominik Smith in the 62nd minute of play. 65 minutes into the match, The Handsome Wizards UTD's Nathanial Weeks sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Rubinho Couto narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 69th minute Dominik Smith shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rubinho Couto saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Leões do Sul 53 booed when The Handsome Wizards UTD was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. John Lynch didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joaquim Pernambucano in the 75th minute of play forced The Handsome Wizards UTD's goalkeeper Luke Hollingsworth to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Benjamin Sykess short, quick shot in the 77thth minute got Rubinho Couto to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Rubinho Couto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Benjamin Sykes in the 79th minute of play. Tyler Gibson kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. When Arne Kullander came up free with the goalie in the 84th minute, the Leões do Sul 53 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 Arne Kullander couldn't finish the play. Luke Hollingsworth made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joaquim Pernambucano in the 84th minute of play. After some careless play in the The Handsome Wizards UTD defense, Joaquim Pernambucano kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Luke Hollingsworth. The The Handsome Wizards UTD fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Luke Hollingsworth should have stopped the shot. In the 93rd match minute, The Handsome Wizards UTD was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nathanial Weeks to maneuver through the defense. Benjamin Sykes hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Leões do Sul 53 had won after a very even match.