Friendly League

Valinor
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Naim Ünal started the match with the kick off. Emmanuel Canturri made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Naim Ünal in the 3rd minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Manwë Vala got free with Frits Sap in the 7th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 9 minutes into the match, ÓKINJÔ FC's goalkeeper Frits Sap had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Manwë Vala. Manwë Vala in the 9thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Frits Sap, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by William Rigg in the 11th minute of play forced ÓKINJÔ FC's goalkeeper Frits Sap to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 15thth minute of the game Manwë Vala who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ÓKINJÔ FC's Frits Sap was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Manwë Valas short, quick shot in the 16thth minute got Frits Sap to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Emmanuel Canturri showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alexandrino Sesimbra, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. Manwë Vala could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 23rd minute of the match, but Frits Sap made a huge save. A hard shot 24 in the game by Manwë Vala from a close distance when the talented Frits Sap managed to make a qualified save. ÓKINJÔ FC's players were relieved. 25 minutes into the game, Seyhun Demircan was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ÓKINJÔ FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave The Valar the free kick. The supporters of The Valar booed when ÓKINJÔ FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Seyhun Demircan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Frits Sap made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Manwë Vala in the 27th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Manwë Vala in the 29th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Frits Sap prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The Valar's attack was well implemented in the 29th minute, but when Manwë Vala was about to shoot he didn't get a good hit on the ball and it hit the crossbar and flew over. Goal Kick. 32 minutes into the match, ÓKINJÔ FC's goal looked a bit too open when William Rigg came free, but Frits Sap reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Manwë Vala's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 34thth minute, Frits Sap skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Manwë Vala in the 36th minute of play forced ÓKINJÔ FC's goalkeeper Frits Sap to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The audience thought a goal was coming when Wu Ping Zhen got free with Emmanuel Canturri in the 57th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Manwë Vala came up free with the goalie in the 58th minute, the The Valar 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 Manwë Vala couldn't finish the play. 60 minutes into the game, ÓKINJÔ FC's Naim Ünal nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Emmanuel Canturri made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. The audience was convinced that Manwë Vala's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Frits Sap was relentless in the 66th minute of the game. After 70 played minutes The Valar got a freekick which was hit by Constantin Hrebenciuc. Wu Ping Zhen recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 74th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Through an outstanding action, after 82 minutes, Emmanuel Canturri successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. ÓKINJÔ FC's Frits Sap played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Manwë Vala in the 84th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by William Rigg in the 87th minute of play forced ÓKINJÔ FC's goalkeeper Frits Sap to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 89 minutes ÓKINJÔ FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Alfred Hajto who took care of the corner kick. It was a well-played corner which William Rigg managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. In the 93rd match minute, ÓKINJÔ FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Qi Si to maneuver through the defense. The audience was convinced that Manwë Vala's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Frits Sap was relentless in the 95th minute of the game. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.