Estadio do Catalunya
Spectators: 6944 (Terracing: 5000,
Seating: 1944, VIP seats: 0) Alex Klein stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Thabile Mkhize's shot from short distance in the 3rd minute. Soutpomp's Alex Klein played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Thabile Mkhize in the 8th minute of play. Takalani Madiba took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hlamane Manyethela, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Anton Laher in the 10th minute of play forced F.C Catalunya's goalkeeper Takalani Madiba to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 11th minute, Hlamane Manyethela 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. Thabile Mkhize recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 16th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Hlamane Manyethela scored 0-1 in the 18th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Takalani Madiba, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 22 minutes into the game, Nazeer Mufumadi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Soutpomp's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave F.C Catalunya the free kick. After 22 played minutes Soutpomp got a freekick which was hit by Nazeer Mufumadi. Alex Klein showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Thabile Mkhize in the 31st minute of the match. Thabile Mkhize fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alex Klein having to interfere. In the 35th match minute, Soutpomp was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Papi Madiba to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Soutpomp booed when F.C Catalunya was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kenny Mandela didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 40th minute, Mathibela Khumalo sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and F.C Catalunya's Takalani Madiba didn't even have to move. Nelson Mandela kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. If Hlamane Manyethela had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.
Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Thabile Mkhize to make the kick off. If Thabile Mkhize had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 51st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 52nd minute, Rafael Qabi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Soutpomp's Alex Klein played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Thabile Mkhize in the 55th minute of play. In the 56th match minute, Soutpomp was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Papi Madiba to maneuver through the defense. Anton Laher received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Takalani Madiba tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Anton Laher received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Takalani Madiba tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 68th minute, Thabile Mkhize managed to get in a good position for a shot. F.C Catalunya's supporters rose to their feet, but Thabile Mkhize was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alex Klein breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to Soutpomp getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Mathibela Khumalo hit a great ball. 77 minutes into the match, Thabile Mkhize had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Alex Klein. Soutpomp's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Thabile Mkhize was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. After 80 played minutes F.C Catalunya got a freekick which was hit by Tyrell Mnisi. In the 82nd minute, Anton Laher 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. Alpheus Thobejane hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. Anton Laher fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Takalani Madiba having to interfere. The supporters of Soutpomp booed when F.C Catalunya was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alpheus Thobejane didn't get a good kick on the ball. Takalani Madiba was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 89th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Mathibela Khumalo. After having played for 90 minutes, Hlamane Manyethela managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Soutpomp's supporters crossed their fingers, but Hlamane Manyethela was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 91 minutes into the game, Shaheed Mabele was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. F.C Catalunya's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Soutpomp the free kick. The supporters of Soutpomp booed when F.C Catalunya was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Shaheed Mabele didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hlamane Manyethela fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Takalani Madiba having to interfere. Shaheed Mabele hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. Anton Laher sent away a hard shot on goal in the 97th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Soutpomp were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing F.C Catalunya to leave the ground with a draw.
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