Friendly League

Columbus Stadium
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Randolph Cusbert got the match started through his kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 5th minute, Randolph Cusbert managed to get in a good position for a shot. Horrocks's supporters rose to their feet, but Randolph Cusbert was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fodil Boulahfane breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Buchanan Pearce in the 7th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fodil Boulahfane saved Avish FC from getting behind. Amar Malek fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Everett Orr having to interfere. Fodil Boulahfane showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Buchanan Pearce, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. A collision led to Horrocks getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Russell Pinhey hit a great ball. In the 22nd match minute, Horrocks was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Russell Pinhey to maneuver through the defense. Abderrachid Cherrad's shot from long distance in the 23rd minute was not bad at all, but Horrocks's Everett Orr knew what was happening and pushed the ball into his arms just before it hit the right post. In the 23rd minute, Humphry Colling hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 25 minutes, Randolph Cusbert managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Horrocks's supporters crossed their fingers, but Randolph Cusbert was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Yacine Bentifour sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Yacine Bentifour fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Everett Orr having to interfere. Humphry Colling hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. Buchanan Pearce struck a weak shot in the 32nd minute. Fodil Boulahfane didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Horrocks. Amar Malek fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Everett Orr having to interfere. Amar Malek fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Everett Orr having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Amar Malek in the 43rd minute of play forced Horrocks's goalkeeper Everett Orr to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Horrocks getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Russell Pinhey hit a great ball. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Amar Malek was the one to do the kick off. In the 51st match minute, Horrocks was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ollie Odonahoo to maneuver through the defense. 52 minutes into the match, Avish FC's Abderrachid Cherrad broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Randolph Cusbert in the 58th minute of play forced Avish FC's goalkeeper Fodil Boulahfane to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 62nd minute, Yacine Bentifour managed to get in a good position for a shot. Avish FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Yacine Bentifour was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Everett Orr breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 63rd minute Amar Malek shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Everett Orr saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Avish FC booed when Horrocks was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Archie Oneill didn't get a good kick on the ball. 70 minutes into the game, Russell Pinhey was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Horrocks's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Avish FC the free kick. Russell Pinhey kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. 78 minutes into the match, Avish FC's goalkeeper Fodil Boulahfane had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Buchanan Pearce. After 81 minutes, Amar Malek made it 2-0 with a short kick to the right side. Horrocks's Everett Orr tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. The audience thought a goal was coming when Buchanan Pearce got free with Fodil Boulahfane in the 85th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After some fancy dribbling in the 97th minute, Russell Pinhey managed to get in a good position for a shot. Horrocks's supporters rose to their feet, but Russell Pinhey was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fodil Boulahfane breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. For all the effort they put into the match, the Horrocks players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Avish FC.