Friendly League

Arena EDI
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Hortêncio Mandrak kicked off to start the match. Osvaldo Neto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Remus Gavruță in the 2nd minute of play. Osvaldo Neto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Seb Hedges in the 4th minute of the match. Seb Hedges might have been able to make a better finish in the 8th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Osvaldo Neto. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Seb Hedges ran back to his position shaking his head. An unexpectedly hard shot by Seb Hedges in the 8th minute of play forced EDI MZB's goalkeeper Osvaldo Neto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Osvaldo Neto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Seb Hedges in the 10th minute of play. EDI MZB's Osvaldo Neto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Remus Gavruță in the 15th minute of play. In the 17thth minute of the game Seb Hedges who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but EDI MZB's Osvaldo Neto was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After having played for 26 minutes, Seb Hedges managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. DENVER™'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Seb Hedges was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Seb Hedges blasted a shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Osvaldo Neto having to make a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Seb Hedges in the 34th minute of play forced EDI MZB's goalkeeper Osvaldo Neto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Remus Gavruță in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Osvaldo Neto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 43rd minute Seb Hedges shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Osvaldo Neto saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Remus Gavruță took the ball and in the 44 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Osvaldo Neto. Osvaldo Neto dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-3. The EDI MZB players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. DENVER™ were winning 0-3.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Seb Hedges to make the kick off. 51 minutes into the game, DENVER™'s Seb Hedges nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Osvaldo Neto made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-4. Seb Hedges could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 54th minute of the match, but Osvaldo Neto made a huge save. Osvaldo Neto made an important save on a dangerous shot by Seb Hedges in the 60th minute. In the 70thth minute of the game Seb Hedges who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but EDI MZB's Osvaldo Neto was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A hard shot 75 in the game by Seb Hedges from a close distance when the talented Osvaldo Neto managed to make a qualified save. EDI MZB's players were relieved. Dennis Roelfs 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. DENVER™'s Antonio Cugini was substituted for Diego Armando Messi. DENVER™ made a substitution. Beto Maranhense replaced Mugur Nițisor. Tao Li Zhen's late challenge caught a DENVER™'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Tao Li Zhen helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to EDI MZB getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Tao Li Zhen hit a great ball. In the 87th match minute, EDI MZB was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nurkan Bayar to maneuver through the defense. After 88 minutes, Seb Hedges made it 0-5 with a short kick to the right side. EDI MZB's Osvaldo Neto tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. 91 minutes into the game, Remus Gavruță threw the ball into play from the sideline. EDI MZB's Éder Passos quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. DENVER™'s Beto Maranhense got a good chance for a goal in the 93rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Tao Li Zhen hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. DENVER™'s fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.