Federation Clash Challenge

Gigante A
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Gu Chang Peng started the match with the kick off. The supporters of Basmane Texas booed when Ripa FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mateo Lalla didn't get a good kick on the ball. Aldo Mannie showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gürsel Aksel, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. 8 minutes into the match, Gu Chang Peng dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Franco Armani, 1-0. A collision led to Basmane Texas getting a freekick after 10 minutes play. Serkan Kocaman hit a great ball. Gu Chang Peng struck a weak shot in the 11th minute. Franco Armani didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ripa FC. 16 minutes into the game, Magnus Löfdahl recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Franco Armani. Magnus Löfdahl showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. After 23 minutes Basmane Texas's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Smith Wigglesworth who took care of the corner kick. It was a well-played corner which Gu Chang Peng managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. 29 minutes into the match, Ripa FC's Gu Chang Peng sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Franco Armani narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Ripa FC were awarded a corner in the 30th minute after Basmane Texas's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Smith Wigglesworth took the corner. Smith Wigglesworth made a great header on Ripa FC's corner, it was just that Basmane Texas's Franco Armani managed to reach the ball for a save. 36 minutes into the match, Ripa FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ulvi Gencal came free, but Aldo Mannie reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Basmane Texas's defense didn't have a chance, in the 38th minute, when Gu Chang Peng scored to the left of an out of position Franco Armani, making the score, 4-0. Franco Armani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gu Chang Peng, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Gürsel Aksel made the kick off in the second half. A throw-in in the 58th minute of the game was made by Mateo Lalla with Cristian Azibar as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Franco Armani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gu Chang Peng in the 59th minute of play. Aldo Mannie made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Serkan Kocaman in the 61st minute of play. Gürsel Aksels short, quick shot in the 67thth minute got Aldo Mannie to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 71 minutes into the match, Ripa FC's Gu Chang Peng sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Franco Armani narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Aldo Mannie showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Borys Budarz, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gürsel Aksel in the 75th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Aldo Mannie saved Ripa FC from getting behind. Through an outstanding action, after 78 minutes, Aldo Mannie successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Aldo Mannie showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Serkan Kocaman, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. Ripa FC's Ricardo Bochini was substituted for Joel Tehas. Basmane Texas made a substitution. Liviu Marinescu replaced Lou Lou. Risto Luite made in the 83rd minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Erik Allikmäe however managed to control. Gürsel Aksel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Franco Armani showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Franz Grassme, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. 92 minutes into the match, Ripa FC's goalkeeper Aldo Mannie had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gürsel Aksel. Franco Armani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Placido Pero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 95 minutes into the match, Ricardo Bochini notched a goal, 5-0, to the right of Basmane Texas's Franco Armani. Franco Armani was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Ripa FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Basmane Texas for a fine match.