Prized/Friendly Cup

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Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Romelu Lukaku made the kick off which started today's match. 4 minutes into the game, Palloketut's Romelu Lukaku nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Yu Ang Chuan made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Romelu Lukaku's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Yu Ang Chuan read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 7th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rikhard Elomo in the 18th minute of play forced De tulpen SC's goalkeeper Yu Ang Chuan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Palloketut's Romelu Lukaku 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 De tulpen SC's goalie prevented a goal. Fredrik Alebeck who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 28thth minute tested the skills of Yan Chong Sen when he managed to save the team from getting behind. De tulpen SC's Yu Ang Chuan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Romelu Lukaku in the 36th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Romelu Lukaku in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Yu Ang Chuan saved De tulpen SC from getting behind. Yu Ang Chuan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Romelu Lukaku's shot from short distance in the 37th minute. Yu Ang Chuan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Voitto Nyrhinen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 41 played minutes De tulpen SC got a freekick which was hit by Ralf Kremer. Romelu Lukaku sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 46th minute Romelu Lukaku shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Yu Ang Chuan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After the first half Palloketut were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Fredrik Alebeck to make the kick off. When Palloketut's Romelu Lukaku in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye De tulpen SC's goalie prevented a goal. Romelu Lukaku's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Yu Ang Chuan read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 60th minute of play. After a rather tough play, De tulpen SC's Luc Hillen got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Yu Ang Chuan made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ali Ruohiainen in the 64th minute. Yan Chong Sen stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Arjan Spanjer's shot from short distance in the 83rd minute. Yu Ang Chuan was a little too slow when Voitto Nyrhinen got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 84th minute. The score was now 0-3. The supporters of De tulpen SC booed when Palloketut was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Romelu Lukaku didn't get a good kick on the ball. Palloketut's Toni Fabich was substituted for Romelu Lukaku. After 95 played minutes Palloketut got a freekick which was hit by Romelu Lukaku. Palloketut'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.