Prized/Friendly Cup

Ministry of Magic
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Adriano Ribeiro made the kick off which started today's match. In the 11thth minute of the game Jose Murillo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but The Obscurials's Zheng Chao was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Zheng Chao came out of the goal in the 12th minute to try and stop a shot by Alzaga FC's Jose Murillo. But to his dismay, Jose Murillo quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. In the 18th match minute, The Obscurials was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fotis Kapiris to maneuver through the defense. In the 21st minute the ball was on its way in behind Alzaga FC's goalkeeper Arcadio Buendia, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Jose Murillo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Zheng Chao read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 23rd minute of play. Zheng Chao took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jose Murillo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 33 minutes into the game, Jose Murillo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Zheng Chao was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Jose Murillo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Zheng Chao took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jose Murillo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 37 minutes into the match, Alzaga FC's goalkeeper Arcadio Buendia had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Anders Westerstrand. 39 minutes into the match, The Obscurials's goal looked a bit too open when Jose Murillo came free, but Zheng Chao reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alzaga FC's Jose Murillo managed to work through The Obscurials's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Jose Murillo dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. In the 41st minute, Jose Murillo left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Alzaga FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-3. Jose Murillo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Zheng Chao tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.

With a little luck, The Obscurials's Zheng Chao got control of the ball when Jose Murillo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Adrián Czornomaz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 67th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 69th minute, Jose Murillo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Alzaga FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Jose Murillo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Zheng Chao breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The Obscurials made a substitution. Angelo Eiró replaced Cliff Rowden. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jose Murillo in the 72nd minute of play forced The Obscurials's goalkeeper Zheng Chao to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alzaga FC's Emanuel Oliverio was substituted for Mané Garrincha. Alzaga FC's Leon Goretzka was substituted for Jose Murillo. In the 77thth minute of the game Lawrance Grandison who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Alzaga FC's Arcadio Buendia was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Nelson Wright scored 1-3 in the 84th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Arcadio Buendia, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Arcadio Buendia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anders Westerstrand, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. In the 92nd match minute, Alzaga FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bernardo Franco to maneuver through the defense. Lawrance Grandison might have been able to make a better finish in the 94th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Arcadio Buendia. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Lawrance Grandison ran back to his position shaking his head. Arcadio Buendia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lawrance Grandison, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. 95 minutes into the game, Bernardo Franco was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Alzaga FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave The Obscurials the free kick. Bernardo Franco kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. Alzaga FC played a much better game than The Obscurials and deserved their victory. The The Obscurials players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.