Friendly League

Stadion Kleinsentken
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Małomiasteczkowi N-H's Edward Maziarz started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. The throw-in from Tolek Kosowski in the 8th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Gainsborough FC's Patrick Donaghy. In the 9th minute, Brian Rose 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. Brian Rose sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After 12 played minutes Małomiasteczkowi N-H got a freekick which was hit by Tolek Kosowski. When the match had gone on for 15 minutes, Eugeniusz Pracki took a quick shot and it went in 1-0 without a chance for Freddie Cousens to make any attempt to save it. Edward Maziarz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 22nd minute Brian Rose shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cristinel Costeiantu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Bernard Zacharczyk recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 25th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Brian Rose in the 27th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cristinel Costeiantu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Cristinel Costeiantu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Brian Rose, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cristinel Costeiantu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alex Mortimer in the 34th minute of the match. Cristinel Costeiantu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Brian Rose, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. In the 37th minute Brian Rose shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cristinel Costeiantu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 37 minutes, Eugeniusz Pracki mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Małomiasteczkowi N-H and the Gainsborough FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Gainsborough FC's Freddie Cousens proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 42nd minute of the match, managed to save Gainsborough FC from getting a goal against them. A collision led to Małomiasteczkowi N-H getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Bernard Zacharczyk hit a great ball. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Brian Rose stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Through an outstanding action, after 53 minutes, Cristinel Costeiantu successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Eugeniusz Pracki received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Freddie Cousens tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 62nd play minutes Edward Maziarz shot 2-0, a short shot which went by Freddie Cousens and just under the crossbar into goal. Eugeniusz Pracki struck a weak shot in the 65th minute. Freddie Cousens didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Małomiasteczkowi N-H. Cristinel Costeiantu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Brian Rose, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 70 minutes, Adam Madajczyk mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Małomiasteczkowi N-H and the Gainsborough FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Gainsborough FC booed when Małomiasteczkowi N-H was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adam Madajczyk didn't get a good kick on the ball. Through an outstanding action, after 72 minutes, Cristinel Costeiantu successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. A collision led to Małomiasteczkowi N-H getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Eugeniusz Pracki hit a great ball. Cristinel Costeiantu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Brian Rose, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Edward Maziarz might have been able to make a better finish in the 77th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Freddie Cousens. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Edward Maziarz ran back to his position shaking his head. Brian Rose sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Eugeniusz Pracki sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cristinel Costeiantu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Brian Rose's shot from short distance in the 84th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Edward Maziarz in the 87th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Freddie Cousens saved Gainsborough FC from getting behind. Stephen Holyfield was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 90 minutes into the match. After 91 played minutes Gainsborough FC got a freekick which was hit by Stephen Holyfield. Edward Maziarz hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. Małomiasteczkowi N-H's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.