Federation Clash Challenge

Royal Masters Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Hans-Martin Istad took the kick off in the first half of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Saverio Teofilio got free with Dražen Ladić in the 3rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Masters United F.C.'s Anselmo Ted pulled a muscle in his back after 9 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Aquiles Gana charged in rather forcefully in the 9th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Aquiles Gana the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Aquiles Gana kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. In the 13th minute the ball was on its way in behind Masters United F.C.'s goalkeeper Enrique Bologna, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When the match had gone on for 16 minutes, Florencio Rafe took a quick shot and it went in 1-0 without a chance for Dražen Ladić to make any attempt to save it. In the 19th minute Álvaro Fonseca shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Enrique Bologna saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Florencio Rafe in the 20thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Dražen Ladić, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After 24 minutes AC Morena's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Florencio Rafe who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on Masters United F.C.'s corner Florencio Rafe fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Dražen Ladić quite easily take care of the ball. Enrique Bologna made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emanuele Curti in the 28th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Álvaro Fonseca in the 30th minute of play forced Masters United F.C.'s goalkeeper Enrique Bologna to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Álvaro Fonseca took the ball and in the 30 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Enrique Bologna. Enrique Bologna dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. The supporters of AC Morena booed when Masters United F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hans-Martin Istad didn't get a good kick on the ball. 42 minutes into the game, Saverio Teofilio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Masters United F.C.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave AC Morena the free kick. The supporters of AC Morena booed when Masters United F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Saverio Teofilio didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Aquiles Gana came up free with the goalie in the 43rd minute, the AC Morena 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 Aquiles Gana couldn't finish the play. Dražen Ladić made a fantastic save in the 46th minute, when Saverio Teofilio sent off a good shot on target. Dražen Ladić was a little too slow when Saverio Teofilio got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 46th minute. The score was now 2-1. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

The wind increased when Aquiles Gana made the kick off in the second half. Aquiles Gana kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. Enrique Bologna had great luck who in the 57thth minute grab hold of the ball when Aquiles Gana from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. Florencio Rafe kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Masters United F.C.'s Florencio Rafe got a free kick in the 59th minute. Álvaro Fonseca could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 60th minute of the match, but Enrique Bologna made a huge save. Dražen Ladić took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hans-Martin Istad, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Masters United F.C.'s Florencio Rafe was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Dražen Ladić in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 68thth minute of the game Aquiles Gana who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Masters United F.C.'s Enrique Bologna was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. If Aquiles Gana had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Aquiles Gana in the 84th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Enrique Bologna saved Masters United F.C. from getting behind. After 89 played minutes Masters United F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Dino Rava. AC Morena's Aquiles Gana got a good chance for a goal in the 90th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Herminio Frantzes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 92nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dražen Ladić having to interfere. Aquiles Gana struck a weak shot in the 96th minute. Enrique Bologna didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AC Morena. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Masters United F.C. had won after a very even match.