Friendly League

Sepharad Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Sepharad Athletic's Yossi Ben-Rachamim played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ross Beecham in the 3rd minute of play. In the 4th minute, Jools Walton hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 5th minute, Marcelo Sinder 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. Sepharad Athletic's Yossi Ben-Rachamim played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Olly May in the 16th minute of play. 24 minutes into the match, Dakar SC's goalkeeper Toby Grainger had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Marcelo Sinder. Sepharad Athletic's Avi Brotchi was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 25th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. In the 28th minute, Ezra Finger hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 37thth minute of the game Avi Brotchi who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Dakar SC's Toby Grainger was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 40 minutes into the match, Dakar SC's goalkeeper Toby Grainger had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Marcelo Sinder. When Sepharad Athletic's Avi Brotchi in the 44th minute got a chance for a shot 44th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Dakar SC's goalie prevented a goal. 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 3-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Avi Brotchi to make the kick off. Rhys Colley came free with the goalkeeper in the 52nd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Yossi Ben-Rachamim could save by the left post. After 54 played minutes Sepharad Athletic got a freekick which was hit by Ezra Finger. Roger Arrowsmith's late challenge caught a Sepharad Athletic's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Roger Arrowsmith helped the player get up and apologised. In the 55th match minute, Dakar SC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Roger Arrowsmith to maneuver through the defense. 56 minutes into the match, Avi Brotchi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Toby Grainger. Dakar SC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Avi Brotchi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-0. Etham Rosen hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. In the 66th minute Avi Brotchi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Toby Grainger saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 68thth minute of the game Marcelo Sinder who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Dakar SC's Toby Grainger was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Dakar SC's attentive Jools Walton managed to snatch the ball when Etham Rosen made a throw-in in the 70th minute of the game. The supporters of Sepharad Athletic booed when Dakar SC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Roger Arrowsmith didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 76th minute, Marcelo Sinder 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. Roger Arrowsmith kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. Toby Grainger showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Avi Brotchi, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Rhys Colley's late challenge caught a Sepharad Athletic's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Rhys Colley helped the player get up and apologised. Ross Beecham hit a great freekick 84 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Marcelo Sinder in the 88th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Toby Grainger saved Dakar SC from getting behind. When Sepharad Athletic's Avi Brotchi in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Dakar SC's goalie prevented a goal. After 93 minutes, Avi Brotchi made it 6-0 with a short kick to the right side. Dakar SC's Toby Grainger tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Dakar SC's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.