Friendly League

Redbourn Park
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ryan Tan got the match started through his kick off. Rafal Rudnyak struck a weak shot in the 10th minute. Afiz Teo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for de belletrekkers. 0-1 became the score in the 12th minute when Paulus Van Hove elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. With 16 minutes on the clock, John Chong commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Paulus Van Hove in the 19th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Afiz Teo saved Redbourn AFC from getting behind. 20 minutes into the match, Paulus Van Hove had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Afiz Teo. Redbourn AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Paulus Van Hove was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Ron Boon's late challenge caught a de belletrekkers's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ron Boon helped the player get up and apologised. In a very dangerous position, a player in Redbourn AFC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 23rd minute. Penalty! Redbourn AFC:s Afiz Teo showed great skill when he stopped Marten Merckx:s penalty. Ryan Tan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without De-la-Cruz de Alcântara having to interfere. The supporters of de belletrekkers booed when Redbourn AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Shah Dyce didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 30 played minutes Redbourn AFC got a freekick which was hit by Shah Dyce. Afiz Teo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paulus Van Hove, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match clock showed 32 minutes, the score became 0-3 when Rafal Rudnyak sped through Redbourn AFC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Afiz Teo. In the 35th minute, Timmy Simons made a precise shot to the right of Afiz Teo. Redbourn AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-4. Rafal Rudnyak fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Afiz Teo having to interfere. Afiz Teo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Paulus Van Hove in the 38th minute of the match. In the 40th minute, Rafal Rudnyak ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Afiz Teo was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-5. Ryan Tan struck a weak shot in the 45th minute. De-la-Cruz de Alcântara didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Redbourn AFC.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Paulus Van Hove made a kick off. Rafal Rudnyaks short, quick shot in the 52ndth minute got Afiz Teo to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Paulus Van Hove sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 58th match minute, Redbourn AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fariz Swee to maneuver through the defense. Rafal Rudnyak could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 59th minute of the match, but Afiz Teo made a huge save. 61 minutes into the game, Paulus Van Hove recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Afiz Teo. Paulus Van Hove showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-6. In the 63rd match minute, de belletrekkers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Philipp Van Emelen to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in de belletrekkers's zone, Ryan Tan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. De-la-Cruz de Alcântara came out of the goal and Ryan Tan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 67 minutes into the game, Paulus Van Hove lined in a short shot 0-7 behind a frustrated Afiz Teo. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Paulus Van Hove in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Afiz Teo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 73 played minutes de belletrekkers got a freekick which was hit by Eliézer de Sousa. When Redbourn AFC's Ryan Tan in the 74th minute got a chance for a shot 74th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye de belletrekkers's goalie prevented a goal. A hard shot 78 in the game by Rafal Rudnyak from a close distance when the talented Afiz Teo managed to make a qualified save. Redbourn AFC's players were relieved. Redbourn AFC's Samuel Chien-Kwan quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Eliézer de Sousa, made in the 82nd minute of the game. 91 minutes into the match, Redbourn AFC's goalkeeper Afiz Teo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rafal Rudnyak. Shah Dyce kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. The de belletrekkers players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.