Friendly League

Redbourn Park
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Manole Miulescu took the kick off in the first half of the match. After 3 minutes, Manole Miulescu made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Redbourn AFC's Afiz Teo tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Afiz Teo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marin Dică, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alexandria Team08's Jedrzej Sanocki was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Afiz Teo in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Afiz Teo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Manole Miulescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 14th minute of the match Alexandria Team08 got a corner. Redbourn AFC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Jedrzej Sanocki ran over to the corner to take the kick. Afiz Teo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Manole Miulescu in the 17th minute of play. Basarab Panciu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Afiz Teo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 18th minute of play. In the 20thth minute of the game Manole Miulescu who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Redbourn AFC's Afiz Teo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The audience was convinced that Manole Miulescu's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Afiz Teo was relentless in the 23rd minute of the game. In the 26th minute of the game, Marin Dică landed unfortunately after trying to head the ball, and pulled a muscle in the back, so badly that he had to leave the field. 26 minutes into the game, Fariz Swee was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Redbourn AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Alexandria Team08 the free kick. Alexandria Team08 made a substitution. Zhou replaced Marin Dică. In the 27th minute, Fariz Swee hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Alexandria Team08's Manole Miulescu in the 28th minute got a chance for a shot 28th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Redbourn AFC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 32ndth minute of the game Manole Miulescu who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Redbourn AFC's Afiz Teo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Afiz Teo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Manole Miulescu in the 33rd minute of the match. 34 minutes into the match, Redbourn AFC's Ryan Tan sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Radu Barbălată narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After some careless play in the Alexandria Team08 defense, Ryan Tan kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Radu Barbălată. The Alexandria Team08 fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Radu Barbălată should have stopped the shot. When Alexandria Team08's Péter Bánhegyi in the 37th minute got a chance for a shot 37th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Redbourn AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Manole Miulescu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Afiz Teo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. During the 42nd minute of the match Fariz Swee completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Fariz Swee a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. The supporters of Alexandria Team08 booed when Redbourn AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fariz Swee didn't get a good kick on the ball. Afiz Teo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Manole Miulescu in the 44th minute of the match. Aras Görkem Korcan charged in rather forcefully in the 46th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Aras Görkem Korcan the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Alexandria Team08's Aras Görkem Korcan got a free kick in the 46th minute. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

54 minutes into the game, Alexandria Team08's Manole Miulescu nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Afiz Teo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. In the 56th minute Péter Bánhegyi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Afiz Teo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The corner ended in Jedrzej Sanocki almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Redbourn AFC's Afiz Teo did a great save. Manole Miulescu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 62nd minute of the match, but Afiz Teo made a huge save. Afiz Teo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Manole Miulescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. 65 minutes into the match, Alexandria Team08's goal looked a bit too open when Ryan Tan came free, but Radu Barbălată reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience was convinced that Manole Miulescu's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Afiz Teo was relentless in the 66th minute of the game. With a little luck, Redbourn AFC's Afiz Teo got control of the ball when Zhou tried to sneak it across the goal line. Alexandria Team08's Manole Miulescu got a good chance for a goal in the 69th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 72nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Redbourn AFC's goalkeeper Afiz Teo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 74th minute, Redbourn AFC's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Doctor Mugg fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Afiz Teo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jedrzej Sanocki in the 80th minute of the match. With his leg Afiz Teo managed to avoid a goal in the 83rdth minute, when Alexandria Team08's Doctor Mugg fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Doctor Mugg's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Afiz Teo firmly grabbed it by the left post. 85 minutes into the game, Alexandria Team08's Doctor Mugg nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Afiz Teo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. 91 minutes into the match, Doctor Mugg notched a goal, 1-4, to the right of Redbourn AFC's Afiz Teo. Afiz Teo was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Zhou struck a weak shot in the 94th minute. Afiz Teo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Alexandria Team08. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Alexandria Team08 walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.