Challenge

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Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Koby Wright started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Alisson Becker made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carter George in the 6th minute of play. Jax Williamson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ata Bircan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alisson Becker showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carter George in the 16th minute of the match. Tilemachos Romanidis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Jax Williamson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Ata Bircan's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Jax Williamson was relentless in the 20th minute of the game. Alisson Becker showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rohan Watson, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rohan Watson in the 23rd minute of play forced Liverpool F.C. YNWA's goalkeeper Alisson Becker to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 25th minute of the game. One of Canada:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Liverpool F.C. YNWA:s goal. Alisson Becker showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jan Dixon, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. After a defensive mix-up in Liverpool F.C. YNWA's zone, Koby Wright stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alisson Becker came out of the goal and Koby Wright tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jan Dixon in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alisson Becker prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Jan Dixon's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alisson Becker read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 39th minute of play. Liverpool F.C. YNWA were awarded a corner in the 43th minute after Canada's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Tytus Lichucki took the corner. A nice corner shot did that Tytus Lichucki got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Jax Williamson quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. When Canada's Jan Dixon in the 45th minute got a chance for a shot 45th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Liverpool F.C. YNWA's goalie prevented a goal. In the 48th minute Koby Wright shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alisson Becker saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Tilemachos Romanidis to make the kick off. In the 54th minute the ball was on its way in behind Canada's goalkeeper Jax Williamson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Alisson Becker showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jan Dixon in the 55th minute of the match. Canada's Richard Mccarthy got a good chance for a goal in the 59th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 63rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Canada's goalkeeper Jax Williamson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Filip Edwards in the 64th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alisson Becker saved Liverpool F.C. YNWA from getting behind. Alisson Becker made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Filip Edwards in the 68th minute of play. Canada's Prince Anderson was substituted for Carter George. Liverpool F.C. YNWA made a substitution. Thomas Sgouros replaced Tilemachos Romanidis. In the 75th match minute, Liverpool F.C. YNWA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cesare Maldini to maneuver through the defense. Liverpool F.C. YNWA's Marinos Sidiropoulos was substituted for Ata Bircan. After a rather tough play, Liverpool F.C. YNWA's Cesare Maldini got a free kick in the 76th minute. Filip Edwards sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 79th minute Richard Mccarthy shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alisson Becker saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 83 minutes into the match, Liverpool F.C. YNWA's goal looked a bit too open when Richard Mccarthy came free, but Alisson Becker reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 85th minute Canada were awarded a corner. Jan Dixon went to the cornerflag to take it. If Richard Mccarthy had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 87th minute, Baturay Erten hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 88 minutes into the game, Filip Edwards recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Alisson Becker. Filip Edwards showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. In the 93rd minute Marinos Sidiropoulos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jax Williamson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 95 minutes into the match, Liverpool F.C. YNWA's goal looked a bit too open when Filip Edwards came free, but Alisson Becker reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Canada'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.