Friendly League

Cino e Lillo Del Duc
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Chesney Jobson started the match with the kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Chesney Jobson in the 6th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Paul Newbury saved New York Cosmos AFC from getting behind. Kristian Tophams short, quick shot in the 8thth minute got Paul Newbury to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Paul Newbury came out of the goal in the 12th minute to try and stop a shot by AFC Ascoli's Chesney Jobson. But to his dismay, Chesney Jobson quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-0. Benjamin Edmonton struck a weak shot in the 15th minute. Dale Tompkins didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for New York Cosmos AFC. Paul Newbury took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Chesney Jobson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Jo Allanson fell near the penalty area in the 17th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored New York Cosmos AFC's protests and gave Jo Allanson a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of AFC Ascoli booed when New York Cosmos AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jo Allanson didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, New York Cosmos AFC's Paul Newbury got control of the ball when Kristian Topham tried to sneak it across the goal line. Dale Tompkins showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Benjamin Edmonton in the 22nd minute of the match. Jo Furlong charged in rather forcefully in the 23rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jo Furlong the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to AFC Ascoli getting a freekick after 24 minutes play. Jo Furlong hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Benjamin Edmonton in the 32nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dale Tompkins saved AFC Ascoli from getting behind. If Kristian Topham had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 37 minutes into the match, Benjamin Edmonton had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dale Tompkins. AFC Ascoli's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Benjamin Edmonton was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. Pete Rundle sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After a defensive mix-up in New York Cosmos AFC's zone, Chesney Jobson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Paul Newbury came out of the goal and Chesney Jobson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. New York Cosmos AFC's Paul Newbury proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 43rd minute of the match, managed to save New York Cosmos AFC from getting a goal against them. Dale Tompkins took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pete Rundle, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Jake Hopker fell near the penalty area in the 47th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored New York Cosmos AFC's protests and gave Jake Hopker a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, New York Cosmos AFC's Jake Hopker got a free kick in the 47th minute. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Benjamin Edmonton made a kick off. After a defensive mix-up in New York Cosmos AFC's zone, Chesney Jobson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Paul Newbury came out of the goal and Chesney Jobson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Paul Newbury showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kristian Topham, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. When Jo Allanson was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 57 minutes had been played. The supporters of AFC Ascoli booed when New York Cosmos AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jo Allanson didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of AFC Ascoli booed when New York Cosmos AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gwyn Blacksmith didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Pete Rundle got free with Dale Tompkins in the 61st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After a rather tough play, New York Cosmos AFC's Benjamin Edmonton got a free kick in the 63rd minute. 65 minutes into the match, AFC Ascoli's goalkeeper Dale Tompkins had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Pete Rundle. Kristian Topham fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Paul Newbury having to interfere. 70 minutes into the game, Adam Jennings was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. AFC Ascoli's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave New York Cosmos AFC the free kick. Benjamin Edmonton fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 73rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dale Tompkins having to interfere. Kristian Topham sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The AFC Ascoli fans' excitement grew in the 77th match minute when AFC Ascoli's Chesney Jobson 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 3-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After a rather tough play, AFC Ascoli's Adam Jennings got a free kick in the 85th minute. If Kristian Topham had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 93 minutes, Gwyn Blacksmith mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the New York Cosmos AFC and the AFC Ascoli players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, New York Cosmos AFC's Gwyn Blacksmith got a free kick in the 94th minute. Benjamin Edmonton charged in rather forcefully in the 96th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Benjamin Edmonton the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to New York Cosmos AFC getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Benjamin Edmonton hit a great ball. AFC Ascoli were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of New York Cosmos AFC for a fine match.