U23 League

KANDANG SAPI
Spectators: 176 (Terracing: 133, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) Anders Westerstrand started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Bawang Merah could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 3rd minute of the match, but Zheng Chao made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bawang Merah in the 9th minute of play forced The Obscurials's goalkeeper Zheng Chao to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Anak Habib made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adriano Ribeiro in the 10th minute of play. Zheng Chao took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bawang Merah, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 17th minute the ball was on its way in behind SAPI FC's goalkeeper Anak Habib, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Fotis Kapiris hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. Bawang Merah could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 20th minute of the match, but Zheng Chao made a huge save. With a little luck, The Obscurials's Zheng Chao got control of the ball when Bawang Merah tried to sneak it across the goal line. Anak Habib showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adriano Ribeiro in the 27th minute of the match. A nice corner shot did that Fabian Spânu got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Anak Habib quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Zheng Chao showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bawang Merah, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Bawang Merah got free with Zheng Chao in the 36th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When The Obscurials's Anders Westerstrand in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SAPI FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 39th match minute, SAPI FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Olimpiu Zgabei to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to SAPI FC getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Alex Delarge hit a great ball. Anak Habib took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adriano Ribeiro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.

The wind increased when Bawang Merah made the kick off in the second half. Adriano Ribeiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Zheng Chao took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bawang Merah, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, SAPI FC's Anak Habib got control of the ball when Nelson Wright tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 60 minutes SAPI FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Fabian Spânu who took care of the corner kick. 62 minutes into the match, The Obscurials's goal looked a bit too open when Bawang Merah came free, but Zheng Chao reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Zheng Chao made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bawang Merah in the 64th minute of play. A collision led to The Obscurials getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Emílio Palmeira hit a great ball. The Obscurials made a substitution. Lawrance Grandison replaced Adriano Ribeiro. After 71 played minutes The Obscurials got a freekick which was hit by Emílio Palmeira. In the 74th minute, Lawrance Grandison 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. 77 minutes into the match, The Obscurials's Lawrance Grandison sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Anak Habib narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Lawrance Grandison recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 80th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After some careless play in the SAPI FC defense, Lawrance Grandison kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Anak Habib. The SAPI FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Anak Habib should have stopped the shot. If Lawrance Grandison had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 85 minutes into the match, SAPI FC's goal looked a bit too open when Lawrance Grandison came free, but Anak Habib reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 89th minute, Lawrance Grandison 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. A collision led to SAPI FC getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Alex Delarge hit a great ball. The audience held their breath when Fabian Spânu in the 94th minute of the game managed to trick the opponents defenses and fired away a shot outside the goal on the Anak Habib's left hand side. The The Obscurials players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.