Friendly League

Nantwich
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Chinua Onianwa took the kick off in the first half of the match. With a little luck, WHFC's Eliodor Covaci got control of the ball when Olusegun Nalaya tried to sneak it across the goal line. 6 minutes into the match, Chinua Onianwa dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Eliodor Covaci, 1-0. Chinua Onianwa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eliodor Covaci having to interfere. After having played for 16 minutes, Gelu Sorin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. WHFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gelu Sorin was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When WHFC's Olimpiu Bîndean in the 19th minute got a chance for a shot 19th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Nantwich's goalie prevented a goal. Nantwich's Wasiu Olaoye played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gelu Sorin in the 23rd minute of play. In the 25thth minute of the game Olimpiu Bîndean who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Nantwich's Wasiu Olaoye was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 27thth minute of the game Chinua Onianwa who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but WHFC's Eliodor Covaci was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 33rdth minute of the game Chinua Onianwa who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but WHFC's Eliodor Covaci was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 33rd minute, Maxim Corbu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Olusegun Nalaya sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Chinua Onianwa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Eliodor Covaci read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 38th minute of play. Olimpiu Bîndean received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Wasiu Olaoye tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Wasiu Olaoye took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Olimpiu Bîndean, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mihnea Tase came free with the goalkeeper in the 55th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Wasiu Olaoye could save by the left post. After 62 minutes, Chinua Onianwa made it 2-1 with a short kick to the right side. WHFC's Eliodor Covaci tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Olusegun Nalaya received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Eliodor Covaci tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Chinua Onianwa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 67th minute, Mihnea Tase hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 68 minutes into the match, WHFC's goal looked a bit too open when Olusegun Nalaya came free, but Eliodor Covaci reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 74 minutes, Olusegun Nalaya managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Nantwich's supporters crossed their fingers, but Olusegun Nalaya was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Chinua Onianwa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Chinua Onianwa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Eliodor Covaci tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Olusegun Nalaya struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Eliodor Covaci didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Nantwich. Maxim Corbu's late challenge caught a Nantwich's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Maxim Corbu helped the player get up and apologised. Blessed Igandan took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 91st minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Eliodor Covaci. WHFC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. If Chinua Onianwa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Nantwich walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.