League

Maracana Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Joey Coogan got the match started through his kick off. Mike Wardell recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 6th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of CumDrops booed when Crazy Bastards FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rodd Snowdon didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dale Cole took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lee Blackwater, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Greg Maylett took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 18th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Dale Cole. Crazy Bastards FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 19th match minute, Crazy Bastards FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adrian Tyrell to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 20th minute, Joey Coogan managed to get in a good position for a shot. CumDrops's supporters rose to their feet, but Joey Coogan was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dale Cole breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 22nd minute of the game. One of CumDrops:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Crazy Bastards FC:s goal. After 30 played minutes Crazy Bastards FC got a freekick which was hit by Mike Wardell. In the 31st minute, Joey Coogan 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. Dale Cole showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joey Coogan, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. 43 minutes into the game, CumDrops's Lee Blackwater nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dale Cole made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. After the first half CumDrops were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Andy Reading stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After a defensive mix-up in CumDrops's zone, Mike Wardell stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rio Shaw came out of the goal and Mike Wardell tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Rodd Snowdon recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 53rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Andy Reading sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Joey Coogan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Andy Reading struck a weak shot in the 67th minute. Rio Shaw didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Crazy Bastards FC. Dale Cole didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 69th minute, which inside left pole to 1-3. Dale Cole made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lee Blackwater in the 72nd minute. After having played for 75 minutes, Adrian Tyrell managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Crazy Bastards FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Adrian Tyrell 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 77th match minute, Crazy Bastards FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rodd Snowdon to maneuver through the defense. Lee Blackwater received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Dale Cole tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. CumDrops's Rio Shaw played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andy Reading in the 90th minute of play. In the 94th minute, Lee Blackwater 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. The Crazy Bastards FC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching CumDrops's performance. The match ended with a win for CumDrops.