Friendly League

Christmas Island
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) ≮王者归来≯News at 11's Marco Dias started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Ernani Oliveira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Franky Van Der Elst in the 15th minute of play. A collision led to Memphis Grizzlies getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Franky Van Der Elst hit a great ball. The corner led Memphis Grizzlies's Dave Fleming to fire away a dangerous shot which Ernani Oliveira despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Glauco Abraão kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. Cristian Varela kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

After 51 played minutes Memphis Grizzlies got a freekick which was hit by Harvey McLiam Wilson. An unexpectedly hard shot by José Luis Cuciuffo in the 57th minute of play forced ≮王者归来≯News at 11's goalkeeper Ernani Oliveira to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Franky Van Der Elst sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 77th minute, Mauro Antunes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 79th match minute, ≮王者归来≯News at 11 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mauro Antunes to maneuver through the defense. In the 80th minute of the match Lance Mowlem sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ernani Oliveira skillfully saved the ball. Ernani Oliveira showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Franz Henry in the 83rd minute of the match. After 86 minutes ≮王者归来≯News at 11's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Dave Fleming who took care of the corner kick. When the match clock showed 89 minutes, the score became 2-1 when Lester Nygaard sped through Memphis Grizzlies's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Gez Winship. ≮王者归来≯News at 11 were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Memphis Grizzlies for a fine match.