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Arena Rafah
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5400, Seating: 2000, VIP seats: 100) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Christopher Lofthouse got the match started through his kick off. Shabab Rafah's Christopher Lofthouse got a good chance for a goal in the 3rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Sebastien Wakefield during the 4th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 4 played minutes ΑΣΤΕΡΑΣ got a freekick which was hit by Sebastien Wakefield. In the 5th match minute, ΑΣΤΕΡΑΣ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Max Hibbert to maneuver through the defense. 9 minutes into the match, Shabab Rafah's goal looked a bit too open when Ollie Davey came free, but Fahmi Pribadi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cody York made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Christopher Lofthouse in the 10th minute of play. 11 minutes into the match, Christopher Lofthouse notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of ΑΣΤΕΡΑΣ's Cody York. Cody York was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 15th minute, Wilfredo Quinten hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Shabab Rafah's Fahmi Pribadi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Oliver Harding in the 15th minute of play. Fahmi Pribadi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Silvester Knight, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. Cody York showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Damion Croft in the 20th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Christopher Lofthouse in the 22nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cody York saved ΑΣΤΕΡΑΣ from getting behind. 23 minutes into the game, Diogo Resende recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Cody York. Diogo Resende showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. In the 27th minute Silvester Knight shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fahmi Pribadi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Christopher Lofthouse fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cody York having to interfere. A hard shot 30 in the game by Christopher Lofthouse from a close distance when the talented Cody York managed to make a qualified save. ΑΣΤΕΡΑΣ's players were relieved. Christopher Lofthouse recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 31st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 34 minutes into the match, Christopher Lofthouse notched a goal, 3-0, to the right of ΑΣΤΕΡΑΣ's Cody York. Cody York was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 37 minutes into the match, Diogo Resende dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Cody York, 4-0. ΑΣΤΕΡΑΣ's Cody York played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Christopher Lofthouse in the 42nd minute of play. Christopher Lofthouse fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cody York having to interfere. When Shabab Rafah's Christopher Lofthouse in the 48th minute got a chance for a shot 48th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ΑΣΤΕΡΑΣ's goalie prevented a goal. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 4-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ollie Davey to strike the kick off in the second half. Cody York made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Damion Croft in the 56th minute of play. After 57 played minutes Shabab Rafah got a freekick which was hit by Lance Winter. Christopher Lofthouse fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cody York having to interfere. If Diogo Resende had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Christopher Lofthouse received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Cody York tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With 70 minutes on the clock, Wilfredo Quinten commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After 70 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Shabab Rafah! Oliver Harding shot the penalty kick right outside the post. ΑΣΤΕΡΑΣ's Cody York played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Diogo Resende in the 75th minute of play. Damion Croft blasted a shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Cody York having to make a save. Harvey Pinder scored 7-0 in the 77th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Cody York, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Damion Croft fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cody York having to interfere. In the 92nd minute, Diogo Resende left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Shabab Rafah fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 8-0. Fahmi Pribadi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Oliver Harding, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 96 minutes into the match, Shabab Rafah's goal looked a bit too open when Silvester Knight came free, but Fahmi Pribadi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the referee ended the match the Shabab Rafah players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.