Federation Clash Challenge

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Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Albardón F.C's Xandro Sacristán 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. Benedicto Bihar struck a weak shot in the 5th minute. Geronimo Eleazar didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tᴜʀᴋᴇʏ Lɪᴏɴꜱ FC. 尹旭永 got a throw-in 10 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Gustavo Barros Schelotto. After a defensive mix-up in Albardón F.C's zone, Benedicto Bihar stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Geronimo Eleazar came out of the goal and Benedicto Bihar tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Geronimo Eleazar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Benedicto Bihar in the 15th minute of the match. In the 17th minute the ball was on its way in behind Tᴜʀᴋᴇʏ Lɪᴏɴꜱ FC's goalkeeper Batıkan Muhsin, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Geronimo Eleazar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Benedicto Bihar in the 18th minute of the match. When Albardón F.C's Xandro Sacristán in the 19th minute got a chance for a shot 19th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Tᴜʀᴋᴇʏ Lɪᴏɴꜱ FC's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Xandro Sacristán in the 20th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Batıkan Muhsin saved Tᴜʀᴋᴇʏ Lɪᴏɴꜱ FC from getting behind. 22 minutes into the game, Benedicto Bihar recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Geronimo Eleazar. Benedicto Bihar showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Albardón F.C's Geronimo Eleazar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Benedicto Bihar in the 24th minute of play. Geronimo Eleazar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Benedicto Bihar in the 27th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benedicto Bihar in the 28th minute of play forced Albardón F.C's goalkeeper Geronimo Eleazar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 38th minute Benedicto Bihar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Geronimo Eleazar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Seçkin Öksüzoğlu in the 42nd minute of play forced Albardón F.C's goalkeeper Geronimo Eleazar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 43 minutes had been played when some careless play by Albardón F.C's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Seçkin Öksüzoğlu was slow to take the kick. During this time Tᴜʀᴋᴇʏ Lɪᴏɴꜱ FC's players had a chance to rest. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Albardón F.C's goalie and right to Helge Kozub. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Albardón F.C's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. A collision led to Albardón F.C getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Clodoveo Tibalt hit a great ball. 47 minutes into the match, Seçkin Öksüzoğlu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Geronimo Eleazar. Albardón F.C's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Seçkin Öksüzoğlu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

In the 59thth minute of the game Rafael Lopez who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Tᴜʀᴋᴇʏ Lɪᴏɴꜱ FC's Batıkan Muhsin was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Albardón F.C's Aureliano Buendia was substituted for Xandro Sacristán. 73 minutes into the match, Tᴜʀᴋᴇʏ Lɪᴏɴꜱ FC's goalkeeper Batıkan Muhsin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ivan Gaizko. Ivan Gaizko received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Batıkan Muhsin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Tᴜʀᴋᴇʏ Lɪᴏɴꜱ FC made a substitution. Lorenzo James replaced Kurtuluş Senih. Tᴜʀᴋᴇʏ Lɪᴏɴꜱ FC's Batıkan Muhsin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aureliano Buendia in the 87th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Seçkin Öksüzoğlu in the 91st minute of play forced Albardón F.C's goalkeeper Geronimo Eleazar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 97th minute of the game. One of Albardón F.C:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Tᴜʀᴋᴇʏ Lɪᴏɴꜱ FC:s goal. 3-2 came in the 99th minute when Benedicto Bihar all by himself managed to get straight through the defense and place the ball into the net to the right of Geronimo Eleazar. Tᴜʀᴋᴇʏ Lɪᴏɴꜱ FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.