Federation Clash Challenge

Winchester
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Damazy Joks took the kick off in the first half of the match. TiGrEs Fx's Franc Merlot played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Damazy Joks in the 4th minute of play. 9 minutes into the match, TiGrEs Fx's goal looked a bit too open when Damazy Joks came free, but Franc Merlot reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Damazy Joks blasted a shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Franc Merlot having to make a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gilberto Rancaño in the 17th minute of play forced KS Olimpia Warszawa's goalkeeper Gigel Botescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Walery Glapiak fell near the penalty area in the 19th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored KS Olimpia Warszawa's protests and gave Walery Glapiak a yellow card for diving instead. In the 19th match minute, KS Olimpia Warszawa was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Walery Glapiak to maneuver through the defense. In the 26th minute, Cadfan Cornell hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Franc Merlot showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Damazy Joks in the 34th minute of the match. A nice corner shot did that Fabiano Carneiro got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Franc Merlot quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. A hard shot 40 in the game by Gabino Muguia from a close distance when the talented Gigel Botescu managed to make a qualified save. KS Olimpia Warszawa's players were relieved. In the 41st minute Gabino Muguia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gigel Botescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Damazy Joks in the 44th minute of play forced TiGrEs Fx's goalkeeper Franc Merlot to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 46 minutes into the game, KS Olimpia Warszawa's Damazy Joks nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Franc Merlot made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Gilberto Rancaño was the one to do the kick off. When TiGrEs Fx's Gabino Muguia in the 53rd minute got a chance for a shot 53rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye KS Olimpia Warszawa's goalie prevented a goal. Fabiano Carneiro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Franc Merlot tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Franc Merlot made a fantastic save in the 59th minute, when Damazy Joks sent off a good shot on target. Gigel Botescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gabino Muguia in the 64th minute of play. Damazy Joks sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Franc Merlot showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Damazy Joks, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. Damazy Joks received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Franc Merlot came out and tried to block the shot, but Damazy Joks slotted it home off the left post making it 0-2 in the 70th minute. After a defensive mix-up in KS Olimpia Warszawa's zone, Marcos Marcos stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gigel Botescu came out of the goal and Marcos Marcos tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Cadfan Cornell made in the 79th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Gabino Muguia however managed to control. With a little luck, TiGrEs Fx's Franc Merlot got control of the ball when Damazy Joks tried to sneak it across the goal line. Franc Merlot made an important save on a dangerous shot by Damazy Joks in the 88th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 90th minute, Damazy Joks managed to get in a good position for a shot. KS Olimpia Warszawa's supporters rose to their feet, but Damazy Joks was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Franc Merlot breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Piotr Kawa hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. KS Olimpia Warszawa had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.