Official Cup

The Kop
Spectators: 186 (Terracing: 140, Seating: 43, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Felix Hongyi made the kick off which started today's match. Djabir Hamruche was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 2 minutes into the match. In the 3rd match minute, Chop Chop F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Djabir Hamruche to maneuver through the defense. In the 7th match minute, LiverBird Flyers FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Azly Chee to maneuver through the defense. When Chop Chop F.C.'s Madjid Raï in the 9th minute got a chance for a shot 9th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye LiverBird Flyers FC's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Krim Beloufa in the 10th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Joel Sim prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some fancy dribbling in the 15th minute, Krim Beloufa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Chop Chop F.C.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Krim Beloufa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Joel Sim breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Joel Sim made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Krim Beloufa in the 17th minute of play. Abdelmalek Abdelghani hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. In the 20th minute Jithu Kang shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but El Otman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 20th minute, Jithu Kang left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The LiverBird Flyers FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. When Shukrie Low came up free with the goalie in the 26th minute, the LiverBird Flyers FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Shukrie Low couldn't finish the play. After 31st play minutes Madjid Raï shot 1-1, a short shot which went by Joel Sim and just under the crossbar into goal. Chop Chop F.C.'s El Otman proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 33rd minute of the match, managed to save Chop Chop F.C. from getting a goal against them. Felix Hongyi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 38th minute of the match, but El Otman made a huge save. Madjid Raï fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Joel Sim having to interfere. In the 40thth minute of the game Madjid Raï who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but LiverBird Flyers FC's Joel Sim was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Madjid Raï in the 41st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Joel Sim prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Azly Chee got his second yellow card in the match during the 45th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. After 45 played minutes LiverBird Flyers FC got a freekick which was hit by Azly Chee. An unexpectedly hard shot by Madjid Raï in the 47th minute of play forced LiverBird Flyers FC's goalkeeper Joel Sim to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 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. Madjid Raï was the one to do the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Madjid Raï in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Joel Sim prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Felix Hongyi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without El Otman having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Madjid Raï in the 55th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Joel Sim saved LiverBird Flyers FC from getting behind. Madjid Raï's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Joel Sim read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 57th minute of play. Chop Chop F.C. were awarded a corner in the 58th minute after LiverBird Flyers FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Krim Beloufa took the corner. After a rather tough play, Chop Chop F.C.'s Noureddine Hima got a free kick in the 61st minute. Joel Sim stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Madjid Raï's shot from short distance in the 66th minute. Joel Sim showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Madjid Raï in the 68th minute of the match. Chop Chop F.C. made a substitution. Nordine Belhagj replaced Chaba Hamid. Ang Tioe hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. In the 73rd minute, Madjid Raï 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. Krim Beloufa hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. Chop Chop F.C. made a substitution. Fodil Bouzid replaced Abdelmalek Abdelghani. In the 77th minute, Krim Beloufa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience thought a goal was coming when José Bandeira got free with Joel Sim in the 82nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Hamid Zarabi kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. A collision led to Chop Chop F.C. getting a freekick after 88 minutes play. José Bandeira hit a great ball. Chop Chop F.C.'s José Bandeira pulled a muscle in his leg after 92 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Ang Tioe charged in rather forcefully in the 92nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ang Tioe the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Chop Chop F.C. booed when LiverBird Flyers FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ang Tioe didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Chop Chop F.C. players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.