League

Norland Park
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 6464, Seating: 870, VIP seats: 172) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Zeng Xu Chang made the kick off which started today's match. After a rather tough play, Huestes de Excalibur's Rory Wagner got a free kick in the 4th minute. Moisés Nóbrega showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zeng Xu Chang, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. 9 minutes into the match, Huestes de Excalibur's goal looked a bit too open when Zeng Xu Chang came free, but Moisés Nóbrega reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Umur Torhan's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Paris Chatzinikolaou read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 13th minute of play. Moisés Nóbrega took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Odell Santana, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Umur Torhan's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Paris Chatzinikolaou read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 20th minute of play. Moisés Nóbrega took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zeng Xu Chang, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With his leg Paris Chatzinikolaou managed to avoid a goal in the 27thth minute, when Huestes de Excalibur's Umur Torhan fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Rory Wagner during the 28th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Huestes de Excalibur getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Rory Wagner hit a great ball. Paris Chatzinikolaou showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Umur Torhan in the 30th minute of the match. Moisés Nóbrega made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vitório Donato in the 32nd minute of play. After a rather tough play, Rijosos F.C.'s Landon Person got a free kick in the 34th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Huestes de Excalibur's zone, Zeng Xu Chang stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Moisés Nóbrega came out of the goal and Zeng Xu Chang tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee felt a red card was in order, 41 minutes into the game, when Larry Bird put in a rough tackle. After 45 played minutes Huestes de Excalibur got a freekick which was hit by Charlie Jansson. Moisés Nóbrega came out of the goal in the 47th minute to try and stop a shot by Rijosos F.C.'s Vitório Donato. But to his dismay, Vitório Donato quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Huestes de Excalibur's Jerold Dunn was substituted for Umur Torhan. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Charlie Jansson was the one to do the kick off. In the 52nd minute, Timmi Jebat had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. 53 minutes into the game, Vitório Donato was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Rijosos F.C.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Huestes de Excalibur the free kick. After 55 played minutes Rijosos F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Zhu Wei. In the 56th minute of the match Rory Wagner shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Paris Chatzinikolaou showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. 57 minutes into the game, Zeng Xu Chang was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Rijosos F.C.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Huestes de Excalibur the free kick. Paris Chatzinikolaou showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Charlie Jansson, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. When Rijosos F.C.'s Zeng Xu Chang in the 62nd minute got a chance for a shot 62nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Huestes de Excalibur's goalie prevented a goal. Moisés Nóbrega stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Odell Santana's shot from short distance in the 71st minute. A collision led to Rijosos F.C. getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Zhu Wei hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Charlie Jansson in the 75th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Paris Chatzinikolaou prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Moisés Nóbrega stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Zeng Xu Chang's shot from short distance in the 82nd minute. When the match clock showed 82 minutes, the score became 0-2 when Zeng Xu Chang sped through Huestes de Excalibur's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Moisés Nóbrega. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Charlie Jansson in the 86th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Paris Chatzinikolaou saved Rijosos F.C. from getting behind. 87 minutes into the match, Rijosos F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Charlie Jansson came free, but Paris Chatzinikolaou reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 于国梁 kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. Moisés Nóbrega made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zeng Xu Chang in the 91st minute of play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Rijosos F.C. had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.