U23 League

Old Trafford
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Paavo Salmela took the kick off in the first half of the match. Juha Jokiranta didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Rupert Hampshire went, in the 3rd minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Felix Beat made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Erik Cantona in the 9th minute of play. Felix Beat took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erik Cantona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Felix Beat showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Erik Cantona, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Barrie Newell in the 13th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Juha Jokiranta saved Manchester United FC from getting behind. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when Manchester United FC's Pirkka Rautee in the 16th minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Felix Beat was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for Clapham Comets F.C. through an amazing save. Juha Jokiranta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Barrie Newell, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. When Sammy Le Tissier came up free with the goalie in the 18th minute, the Clapham Comets F.C. fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Sammy Le Tissier couldn't finish the play. Felix Beat took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erik Cantona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 25 minutes into the match, Manchester United FC's goal looked a bit too open when Barrie Newell came free, but Juha Jokiranta reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Erik Cantona hit a great freekick 26 minutes into the match. In the 29th minute, Veli Siivonen 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. In the 31st minute, Brad Symons hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Clapham Comets F.C. getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Brad Symons hit a great ball. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Barrie Newell was the one to do the kick off. Juha Jokiranta made an important save on a dangerous shot by Barrie Newell in the 52nd minute. In the 57th minute Veli Siivonen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Felix Beat saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet as Sammy Le Tissier kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Juha Jokiranta. That made the score 0-2 in the 58 minute of play. 63 minutes into the match, Clapham Comets F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Erik Cantona came free, but Felix Beat reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 64 played minutes Clapham Comets F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Mick Bartrup. Felix Beat showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Paavo Salmela in the 66th minute of the match. After 73 played minutes Clapham Comets F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Declan Rice. Felix Beat took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Veli Siivonen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Erik Cantona in the 84th minute of play forced Clapham Comets F.C.'s goalkeeper Felix Beat to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 86th minute, Tom Rosický hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Felix Beat showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Paavo Salmela in the 88th minute of the match. When Manchester United FC's Paavo Salmela in the 90th minute got a chance for a shot 90th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Clapham Comets F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Clapham Comets F.C. walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.