Challenge

The Common
Spectators: 46 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Cumhur Tanacan started the match with the kick off. Paijo Prima took the ball and in the 6 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Wei Bing Ran. Wei Bing Ran dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. Stu Bullock took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 9th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Lee Kerr. Clapham Comets F.C.'s goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. 12 minutes into the match, Clapham Comets F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Gus Weir came free, but Lee Kerr reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Timothy Thorne fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lee Kerr having to interfere. Lee Kerr didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Gus Weir went, in the 20th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. Lee Kerr made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Timothy Thorne in the 24th minute of play. Lee Kerr made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gus Weir in the 25th minute of play. Brendon Bale recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 26th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Cumhur Tanacan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Michael Turk kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. 43 minutes had been played when some careless play by Real Chelsea's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Cumhur Tanacan was slow to take the kick. During this time Clapham Comets F.C.'s players had a chance to rest. Cumhur Tanacan made a great header on Clapham Comets F.C.'s corner, it was just that Real Chelsea's Wei Bing Ran managed to reach the ball for a save. Timothy Thorne fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lee Kerr having to interfere. Cumhur Tanacan might have been able to make a better finish in the 48th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Wei Bing Ran. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Cumhur Tanacan ran back to his position shaking his head. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Gus Weir was the one to do the kick off. Romário Chaves hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. The audience was convinced that Paijo Prima's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Wei Bing Ran was relentless in the 55th minute of the game. Colin Tindale struck a weak shot in the 59th minute. Wei Bing Ran didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Clapham Comets F.C.. Lee Kerr took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stu Bullock, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Paijo Prima sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gus Weir in the 68th minute of play forced Clapham Comets F.C.'s goalkeeper Lee Kerr to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Romário Chaves's late challenge caught a Clapham Comets F.C.'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Romário Chaves helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Clapham Comets F.C. booed when Real Chelsea was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Romário Chaves didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 72nd match minute, Real Chelsea was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Stu Bullock to maneuver through the defense. Real Chelsea's Tyler Tolley was substituted for Gus Weir. Stu Bullock hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. When Real Chelsea's Timothy Thorne in the 77th minute got a chance for a shot 77th 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 Real Chelsea fans' excitement grew in the 77th match minute when Real Chelsea's Timothy Thorne looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Lee Kerr showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Stu Bullock in the 82nd minute of the match. Lee Kerr took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Timothy Thorne, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lee Kerr made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Timothy Thorne in the 85th minute of play. 85 minutes into the game, Marty Harland was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Real Chelsea's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Clapham Comets F.C. the free kick. After 85 played minutes Real Chelsea got a freekick which was hit by Marty Harland. Tyler Tolley in the 87thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Lee Kerr, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 89th minute of the match Real Chelsea got a corner. Clapham Comets F.C.'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Stu Bullock ran over to the corner to take the kick. Barrie Newell took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 93rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Wei Bing Ran. Real Chelsea's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Real Chelsea walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.