Friendly League

Morumbi
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Rob Burton took the ball and in the 2 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Øyvind Norman. Øyvind Norman dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. After 7 minutes of play, Manly FC's Robbie Fowler made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Øyvind Norman was left in no man's land by his defense there! After some fancy dribbling in the 11th minute, Rob Burton managed to get in a good position for a shot. Manly FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Rob Burton was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Øyvind Norman breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 13thth minute of the game Robbie Fowler who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but São Paulo da Floresta's Øyvind Norman was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 16 minutes into the game, Rob Burton cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Øyvind Norman was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Robbie Fowler sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Robbie Fowler in the 23rd minute of play forced São Paulo da Floresta's goalkeeper Øyvind Norman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mourad Rocchi in the 24th minute of play forced São Paulo da Floresta's goalkeeper Øyvind Norman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Manly FC's Mister Yasin got a good chance for a goal in the 27th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When the match clock showed 28 minutes, the score became 0-4 when Robbie Fowler sped through São Paulo da Floresta's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Øyvind Norman. A collision led to São Paulo da Floresta getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Van Dik hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mister Yasin in the 32nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Øyvind Norman prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 35th minute, Robbie Fowler left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Manly FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-5. After some careless play in the São Paulo da Floresta defense, Rob Burton kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Øyvind Norman. The São Paulo da Floresta fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Øyvind Norman should have stopped the shot. When Manly FC's Mister Yasin in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye São Paulo da Floresta's goalie prevented a goal. In the 41st minute, Lauro Capixaba hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rob Burton struck a weak shot in the 42nd minute. Øyvind Norman didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Manly FC. The supporters of São Paulo da Floresta booed when Manly FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Robbie Fowler didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 45th minute Rob Burton shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Øyvind Norman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 48th minute Robbie Fowler shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Øyvind Norman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.

After 53 played minutes Manly FC got a freekick which was hit by Pete Wittber. Rob Burton received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Øyvind Norman tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Robbie Fowler did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 0-7 to the left of a surprised Øyvind Norman 58 minutes into the match. Robbie Fowler sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Manly FC's Francesco Baresi got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Øyvind Norman didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 68th minute, which inside left pole to 0-8. An unexpected shot in the 72nd minute by Robbie Fowler got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. In the 76th minute, Valentino Panetta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Robbie Fowler in the 84thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Øyvind Norman, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After some careless play in the São Paulo da Floresta defense, Robbie Fowler kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Øyvind Norman. The São Paulo da Floresta fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Øyvind Norman should have stopped the shot. Øyvind Norman made a fantastic save in the 89th minute, when Robbie Fowler sent off a good shot on target. Rob Burton fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Øyvind Norman having to interfere. Van Dik received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Sydney Ross tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Manly FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.