Official Cup

Ryan Park
Spectators: 615 (Terracing: 462, Seating: 141, VIP seats: 12) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Christopher Marcola started the match with the kick off. 3 minutes into the match, Frenchville Sports Club's goal looked a bit too open when Scott Glad came free, but Brad Schonke reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 3rd minute, Evan Millar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 4th minute, one of Frenchville Sports Club:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Frenchville Sports Club. Brad Schonke had in the 6thth minute some difficulties stopping Marco Lio's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Brad Schonke came out of the goal in the 6th minute to try and stop a shot by FC Kurdistan's Marco Lio. But to his dismay, Marco Lio quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Joseph Damm sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 12th match minute, Frenchville Sports Club was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Damon Waters to maneuver through the defense. When Nils Zachrisson fell near the penalty area in the 15th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Kurdistan's protests and gave Nils Zachrisson a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Frenchville Sports Club booed when FC Kurdistan was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nils Zachrisson didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 16th minute, Christopher Marcola hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Frenchville Sports Club's zone, Marco Lio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Brad Schonke came out of the goal and Marco Lio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Frenchville Sports Club's Aaron Marcola got a free kick in the 18th minute. FC Kurdistan were awarded a corner in the 21th minute after Frenchville Sports Club's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Kristian Ugla took the corner. The corner led FC Kurdistan's Kristian Ugla to fire away a dangerous shot which Brad Schonke despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Isaac Mcmanamny charged in rather forcefully in the 21st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Isaac Mcmanamny the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Frenchville Sports Club's Brad Schonke played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joseph Damm in the 24th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joseph Damm in the 28th minute of play forced Frenchville Sports Club's goalkeeper Brad Schonke to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 29th match minute, FC Kurdistan was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kristian Ugla to maneuver through the defense. Damon Waters hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. Brad Schonke showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marco Lio, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. After 38 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Frenchville Sports Club! After a long run with the ball, Marco Lio did a trick in the 40th minute in front of Frenchville Sports Club's goalkeeper, who threw himself to the side. After that it was simple to shoot 0-2. An impressive performance by FC Kurdistan's Marco Lio! Brad Schonke didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Marco Lio went, in the 44th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-3 was the resulting score. 48 minutes into the match, Frenchville Sports Club's goal looked a bit too open when Marco Lio came free, but Brad Schonke reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After the first half FC Kurdistan were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Marco Lio stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. FC Kurdistan's Jonas Landin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isaac Mcmanamny in the 57th minute of play. Frenchville Sports Club's Brad Schonke played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Scott Glad in the 58th minute of play. Brad Schonke made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Scott Glad in the 59th minute of play. In the 61st minute the ball was on its way in behind Frenchville Sports Club's goalkeeper Brad Schonke, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 68 played minutes FC Kurdistan got a freekick which was hit by Martin Ström. Thanks to some nice moves Marco Lio could shoot a difficult shot in the 69th minute, which Brad Schonke however easily saved by the left post. After a rather tough play, Frenchville Sports Club's Christopher Marcola got a free kick in the 71st minute. FC Kurdistan's Kristian Ugla got a good chance for a goal in the 72nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 74th minute, Isaac Mcmanamny got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. FC Kurdistan's Jonas Landin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isaac Mcmanamny in the 77th minute of play. 79 minutes into the game, Tord Ekström was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Kurdistan's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Frenchville Sports Club the free kick. In the 79th match minute, FC Kurdistan was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tord Ekström to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Isaac Mcmanamny in the 82nd minute of play forced FC Kurdistan's goalkeeper Jonas Landin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of FC Kurdistan booed when Frenchville Sports Club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Evan Millar didn't get a good kick on the ball. FC Kurdistan made a substitution. Henric Martinsson replaced Mattias Åhlberg. In the 84th match minute, Frenchville Sports Club was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Evan Millar to maneuver through the defense. Marco Lio was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 84th minute. FC Kurdistan's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Christopher Marcola hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 86th minute, Kristian Ugla managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Kurdistan's supporters rose to their feet, but Kristian Ugla was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Brad Schonke breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Nils Zachrisson hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. A collision led to FC Kurdistan getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Marco Lio hit a great ball. In the 95th match minute, FC Kurdistan was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jan Lekberg to maneuver through the defense. Jonas Landin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isaac Mcmanamny, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute.

The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. FC Kurdistan walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.