U23 League

The Betsy Stadium
Spectators: 175 (Terracing: 132, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) Schorsch Schmalzbauer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 5th minute, Schorsch Schmalzbauer 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. Schorsch Schmalzbauer could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 9th minute of the match, but Vilmantas Matulas made a huge save. Vilmantas Matulas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Schorsch Schmalzbauer in the 11th minute of the match. 13 minutes into the game, Vytautas Petkus threw the ball into play from the sideline. Staffordshire Terrier FC's 郑松骋 quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Saúl Gentiletti might have been able to make a better finish in the 16th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Tony Henwood. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Saúl Gentiletti ran back to his position shaking his head. 史挺亮 could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 21st minute of the match, but Vilmantas Matulas made a huge save. The supporters of FC Žalia Giria booed when Staffordshire Terrier FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gary Medel didn't get a good kick on the ball. Vilmantas Matulas made a fantastic save in the 27th minute, when Schorsch Schmalzbauer sent off a good shot on target. FC Žalia Giria's Vilmantas Matulas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Schorsch Schmalzbauer in the 30th minute of play. When FC Žalia Giria's Saúl Gentiletti in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Staffordshire Terrier FC's goalie prevented a goal. Tony Henwood showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Saúl Gentiletti, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Vilmantas Matulas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Schorsch Schmalzbauer in the 38th minute of play. The supporters of FC Žalia Giria booed when Staffordshire Terrier FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. 郑松骋 didn't get a good kick on the ball. FC Žalia Giria made a substitution. Jack Grealish replaced Vytautas Petkus. A collision led to Staffordshire Terrier FC getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. 郑松骋 hit a great ball. Jack Grealish struck a weak shot in the 43rd minute. Tony Henwood didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Žalia Giria. Tony Henwood showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Saúl Gentiletti in the 45th minute of the match.

The wind increased when Saúl Gentiletti made the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute Saúl Gentiletti shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tony Henwood saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Saúl Gentiletti in the 54th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tony Henwood saved Staffordshire Terrier FC from getting behind. When 任建笑 fell near the penalty area in the 65th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Staffordshire Terrier FC's protests and gave 任建笑 a yellow card for diving instead. FC Žalia Giria made a substitution. Algitas Kimbartas replaced Dovydas Varnas. FC Žalia Giria's Augustinas Baltramaitis was substituted for Saúl Gentiletti. Staffordshire Terrier FC's Oakley Smith was substituted for Mark Mager. After 67 played minutes Staffordshire Terrier FC got a freekick which was hit by 任建笑. In the 67th minute, a hard, long distance shot from Avram Lupoaia hit the top of the crossbar and flew over the goal. Hikmet Lebib hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. In the 76th minute, Schorsch Schmalzbauer ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Vilmantas Matulas was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. Edgaras Žiemelis hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. If Jack Grealish had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Vilmantas Matulas stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Tristram Gower's shot from short distance in the 84th minute. In the 89th minute Tristram Gower shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vilmantas Matulas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tristram Gower in the 96th minute of play forced FC Žalia Giria's goalkeeper Vilmantas Matulas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Staffordshire Terrier FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of FC Žalia Giria for a fine match.