U23 League

Down Park
Spectators: 174 (Terracing: 131, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Jamar Paige made the kick off which started today's match. In the 5thth minute of the game Ismael Marques who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Chihuahua StrikerS™'s Idalécio Rego was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 7 minutes into the match, Pedro Haaland notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Downchester City's Xepe Gandia. Xepe Gandia was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Hipólito Campos took the ball and in the 11 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Xepe Gandia. Xepe Gandia dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. 15 minutes into the match, Chihuahua StrikerS™'s goal looked a bit too open when Javi Sanchez came free, but Idalécio Rego reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Javi Sanchez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Idalécio Rego having to interfere. In the 23rd match minute, Downchester City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Javi Sanchez to maneuver through the defense. Xepe Gandia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hélio Paião in the 28th minute of the match. In the 31st match minute, Chihuahua StrikerS™ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Josué Sá to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Chihuahua StrikerS™'s zone, Ismael Marques stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Idalécio Rego came out of the goal and Ismael Marques tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Hélio Paião's late challenge caught a Downchester City's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Hélio Paião helped the player get up and apologised. Hélio Paião kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. Jamar Paige received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Idalécio Rego came out and tried to block the shot, but Jamar Paige slotted it home off the left post making it 1-2 in the 47th minute. The Downchester City players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Chihuahua StrikerS™ were winning 1-2.

The supporters of Downchester City booed when Chihuahua StrikerS™ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hélio Paião didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Downchester City booed when Chihuahua StrikerS™ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hipólito Campos didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Chihuahua StrikerS™'s zone, Ismael Marques stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Idalécio Rego came out of the goal and Ismael Marques tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Chihuahua StrikerS™ booed when Downchester City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Walder Aakjær didn't get a good kick on the ball. Downchester City's Xepe Gandia proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 64th minute of the match, managed to save Downchester City from getting a goal against them. Walder Aakjær hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. Idalécio Rego showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jamar Paige in the 69th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pedro Haaland in the 71st minute of play forced Downchester City's goalkeeper Xepe Gandia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Xepe Gandia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pedro Haaland in the 74th minute of the match. Idalécio Rego took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Javi Sanchez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Idalécio Rego made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jamar Paige in the 81st minute of play. After a rather tough play, Chihuahua StrikerS™'s Josué Sá got a free kick in the 82nd minute. The supporters of Downchester City booed when Chihuahua StrikerS™ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pedro Haaland didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Chihuahua StrikerS™ had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.