Friendly League

MORRISON PARK
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Liam Rolè made the kick off and thus started the match. 4 minutes into the match, Templars FC's goal looked a bit too open when Remus Agudaru came free, but Nick Grech reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 5th minute, Keith Haber hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Remus Agudaru recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 8th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a rather tough play, Templars FC's Steve DeGaetano got a free kick in the 10th minute. Oliver Friggieri fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gavril Turceanu having to interfere. The supporters of THE CRYSTAL SHIP booed when Templars FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Keith Haber didn't get a good kick on the ball. Remus Agudaru received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Nick Grech tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 22nd minute, Liam Rolè hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Noel Cesare kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 23rd minute, Toader Babeș managed to get in a good position for a shot. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's supporters rose to their feet, but Toader Babeș was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nick Grech breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Edgar Josan in the 28th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nick Grech prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Nick Grech made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edgar Josan in the 32nd minute of play. Ilie Giosu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 33rd minute. Nick Grech tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With his leg Nick Grech managed to avoid a goal in the 35thth minute, when THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Edgar Josan fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. The supporters of Templars FC booed when THE CRYSTAL SHIP was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ilie Giosu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gavril Turceanu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Oliver Friggieri in the 36th minute of play. After 37 played minutes THE CRYSTAL SHIP got a freekick which was hit by Edgar Josan. In the 38th minute Liam Rolè shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gavril Turceanu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Noel Cesare kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. 43 minutes into the match, THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Toader Babeș broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Nick Grech made an important save on a dangerous shot by Edgar Josan in the 44th minute. 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Edgar Josan to make the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Matei Udrescu in the 53rd minute of play forced Templars FC's goalkeeper Nick Grech to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of THE CRYSTAL SHIP booed when Templars FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Steve DeGaetano didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 56th minute Remus Agudaru shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nick Grech saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Keith Haber fell near the penalty area in the 57th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Templars FC's protests and gave Keith Haber a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Templars FC's Keith Haber got a free kick in the 57th minute. After having played for 58 minutes, Matei Udrescu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's supporters crossed their fingers, but Matei Udrescu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 62nd match minute, THE CRYSTAL SHIP was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dumitru Belu to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Edgar Josan in the 64th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nick Grech saved Templars FC from getting behind. Nick Grech took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edgar Josan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Edgar Josan blasted a shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Nick Grech having to make a save. In the 71st match minute, THE CRYSTAL SHIP was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Matei Udrescu to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of THE CRYSTAL SHIP booed when Templars FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Oliver Friggieri didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nick Grech showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edgar Josan, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. Keith Haber hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. Templars FC's Nick Grech played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edgar Josan in the 78th minute of play. After 89 played minutes THE CRYSTAL SHIP got a freekick which was hit by Grigore Bota. After a rather tough play, THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Costel Teodor got a free kick in the 91st minute. After a defensive mix-up in Templars FC's zone, Edgar Josan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nick Grech came out of the goal and Edgar Josan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Through an outstanding action, after 95 minutes, Gavril Turceanu successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. There were very few away supporters still in the ground by the end of the match. Most of them had left early, disgusted by the way their team had been torn apart. THE CRYSTAL SHIP fully deserved thier win.