League

Crookes
Spectators: 6849 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1849, VIP seats: 0) Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Peanut Cangco in the 12th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Manuel Lumbang prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Crookes's Eliezer Taasan got a free kick in the 13th minute. Raminos Francisco hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. Ashford's Heriberto Caparas proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 22nd minute of the match, managed to save Ashford from getting a goal against them. 27 minutes into the match, Ashford's goalkeeper Heriberto Caparas had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jeronimo Borromeo. In the 29th minute, Monroe Melliza hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Peanut Cangco in the 32nd minute of play forced Crookes's goalkeeper Manuel Lumbang to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Peanut Cangco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Manuel Lumbang tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 45 minutes, Jeronimo Borromeo made it 1-1 with a short kick to the right side. Ashford's Heriberto Caparas tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Heherson Cordova hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 55th minute, Eduard Canumay managed to get in a good position for a shot. Crookes's supporters rose to their feet, but Eduard Canumay was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Heriberto Caparas breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After having played for 58 minutes, Mose Sangco managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Crookes's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mose Sangco was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 61 minutes into the match, Crookes's goal looked a bit too open when Mar Blas came free, but Manuel Lumbang reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 61 minutes, Hiram Golez mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Crookes and the Ashford players grew even worse after the yellow card. Manuel Lumbang stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mar Blas's shot from short distance in the 63rd minute. During the 64th minute of the match Hiram Golez completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Hiram Golez a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Peanut Cangco struck a weak shot in the 67th minute. Manuel Lumbang didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ashford. In the 70th minute, Crookes's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Mar Blas fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Manuel Lumbang showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mar Blas in the 72nd minute of the match. After having played for 76 minutes, Jeronimo Borromeo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Crookes's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jeronimo Borromeo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 78th match minute, Ashford was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Romcim Biazon to maneuver through the defense. When Crookes's Jeronimo Borromeo in the 79th minute got a chance for a shot 79th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ashford's goalie prevented a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 83rd minute, Mar Blas managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ashford's supporters rose to their feet, but Mar Blas was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Manuel Lumbang breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mar Blas in the 87th minute of play forced Crookes's goalkeeper Manuel Lumbang to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Peanut Cangco's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 91stth minute, Manuel Lumbang skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Jeronimo Borromeo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Heriberto Caparas having to interfere. In the 95thth minute of the game Mar Blas who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Crookes's Manuel Lumbang was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.