Prized/Friendly Cup

Levenshulme Stadium
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Idacio Ballejos kicked off to start the match. With a little luck, Atlético São Sebastião's Qu Feng Bin got control of the ball when Steve Oliver tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 7 played minutes Atlético São Sebastião got a freekick which was hit by Bozkurt Sönmezalp. Evelio Goren hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Idacio Ballejos kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Qu Feng Bin. That made the score 1-0 in the 11 minute of play. Idacio Ballejos could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 19th minute of the match, but Qu Feng Bin made a huge save. Qu Feng Bin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Idacio Ballejos in the 22nd minute of play. Marcus Deacon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Godofredo Cebo in the 26th minute of the match. Mayo's Idacio Ballejos got a good chance for a goal in the 28th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Qu Feng Bin made an important save on a dangerous shot by Steve Oliver in the 30th minute. 35 minutes into the game, Idacio Ballejos lined in a short shot 2-1 behind a frustrated Qu Feng Bin. Qu Feng Bin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Idacio Ballejos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Celestino Arnalt made the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Idacio Ballejos in the 56th minute of play forced Atlético São Sebastião's goalkeeper Qu Feng Bin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marcus Deacon made an important save on a dangerous shot by Pan Zhen Fan in the 60th minute. Idacio Ballejos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After a rather tough play, Atlético São Sebastião's Pan Zhen Fan got a free kick in the 66th minute. After 70 played minutes Mayo got a freekick which was hit by Idacio Ballejos. Qu Feng Bin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Idacio Ballejos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 76th minute the ball was on its way in behind Mayo's goalkeeper Marcus Deacon, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 82nd match minute, Atlético São Sebastião was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Balthazar Steenberghs to maneuver through the defense. Mayo's Patrick Robins was substituted for Evelio Goren. In the 84th minute, Johnnie Osbourn 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. 87 minutes had been played when some careless play by Atlético São Sebastião's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Johnnie Osbourn was slow to take the kick. During this time Mayo's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Steve Oliver almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Atlético São Sebastião's Qu Feng Bin did a great save. The crowd rose to their feet as Godofredo Cebo kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Marcus Deacon. That made the score 2-3 in the 89 minute of play. A sloppy throw-in by Gene Simmons in the 91st minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Mayo's Johnnie Osbourn. Harri Kaine blasted a shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Qu Feng Bin having to make a save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Harri Kaine in the 95th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Qu Feng Bin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Atlético São Sebastião had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.