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Spectators: 6732 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 0) Godelieve Nicholson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gildo Toledo in the 7th minute of play. With a little luck, Rapid Bucharest's Miklós Nyilasi got control of the ball when Derrick Lilly tried to sneak it across the goal line. 14 minutes into the match, Gildo Toledo notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Headquarters FC's Godelieve Nicholson. Godelieve Nicholson was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 21 minutes into the game, Rapid Bucharest's Jamey Sharpe nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Godelieve Nicholson made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. A collision led to Headquarters FC getting a freekick after 24 minutes play. Derrick Lilly hit a great ball. Delbert Hobson took the ball and in the 25 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Godelieve Nicholson. Godelieve Nicholson dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-3. Gildo Toledo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Godelieve Nicholson having to interfere. Delbert Hobson scored 0-4 in the 31st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Godelieve Nicholson, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. When Rapid Bucharest's Delbert Hobson in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Headquarters FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 41st minute, Delbert Hobson made a precise shot to the right of Godelieve Nicholson. Headquarters FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-5. The Headquarters FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Rapid Bucharest were winning 0-5.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Darrel Christiansen to strike the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Darrel Christiansen in the 51st minute of play forced Rapid Bucharest's goalkeeper Miklós Nyilasi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Shayne Lane charged in rather forcefully in the 55th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Shayne Lane the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 55th match minute, Headquarters FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Shayne Lane to maneuver through the defense. Headquarters FC's Godelieve Nicholson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Delbert Hobson in the 57th minute of play. In the 60th minute the ball was on its way in behind Headquarters FC's goalkeeper Godelieve Nicholson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Martino Echegoyen came up free with the goalie in the 61st minute, the Rapid Bucharest fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Martino Echegoyen couldn't finish the play. Delbert Hobson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Godelieve Nicholson having to interfere. When Darrel Christiansen came up free with the goalie in the 67th minute, the Headquarters FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Darrel Christiansen couldn't finish the play. When Delbert Hobson came up free with the goalie in the 70th minute, the Rapid Bucharest fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Delbert Hobson couldn't finish the play. 73 minutes into the game, Darrel Christiansen was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Headquarters FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Rapid Bucharest the free kick. The supporters of Rapid Bucharest booed when Headquarters FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Darrel Christiansen didn't get a good kick on the ball. 75 minutes into the match, Headquarters FC's goalkeeper Godelieve Nicholson had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Delbert Hobson. Headquarters FC's Godelieve Nicholson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Delbert Hobson in the 76th minute of play. Hassan Collier kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. Derrick Lilly struck a weak shot in the 84th minute. Miklós Nyilasi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Headquarters FC. The Rapid Bucharest fans' excitement grew in the 86th match minute when Rapid Bucharest's Delbert Hobson looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-6 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Delbert Hobson in the 91st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Godelieve Nicholson prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of Headquarters FC booed when Rapid Bucharest was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lyman Byers didn't get a good kick on the ball. 96 minutes into the match, Delbert Hobson notched a goal, 1-7, to the right of Headquarters FC's Godelieve Nicholson. Godelieve Nicholson was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Rapid Bucharest played a much better game than Headquarters FC and deserved their victory. The Headquarters FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.