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Match Report
FC Schalke 04
Spectators: 156 (Terracing: 117,
Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when František Spousta got the match started through his kick off. After 6 played minutes FC Schalke 04 got a freekick which was hit by Rolf Melendez. Gilles Eichenberger took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ward Doran, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 8th minute, Ward Doran managed to get in a good position for a shot. Golden Hills's supporters rose to their feet, but Ward Doran was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gilles Eichenberger breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Rolf Melendez kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. In the 11th match minute, FC Schalke 04 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Conrad Bowen to maneuver through the defense. 15 minutes into the match, FC Schalke 04's goal looked a bit too open when Ward Doran came free, but Gilles Eichenberger reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gilles Eichenberger took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ward Doran, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 25 minutes into the match, František Spousta had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Egil Östlund. Golden Hills's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that František Spousta was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Through an outstanding action, after 27 minutes, Egil Östlund successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. When Golden Hills's Ward Doran in the 33rd minute got a chance for a shot 33rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Schalke 04's goalie prevented a goal. After a defensive mix-up in FC Schalke 04's zone, Jerold Brownell stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gilles Eichenberger came out of the goal and Jerold Brownell tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 35th minute Ward Doran shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gilles Eichenberger saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gilles Eichenberger took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ward Doran, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 45 minutes into the game, Conrad Bowen was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Schalke 04's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Golden Hills the free kick. After a rather tough play, FC Schalke 04's Conrad Bowen got a free kick in the 45th minute. Golden Hills's Ward Doran got a good chance for a goal in the 46th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 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.
FC Schalke 04's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Ward Doran 62 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-2. Orville Hough took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 69th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Gilles Eichenberger. FC Schalke 04's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The supporters of Golden Hills booed when FC Schalke 04 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rolf Melendez didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ward Doran got free with Gilles Eichenberger in the 76th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Ward Doran fell near the penalty area in the 79th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Golden Hills's protests and gave Ward Doran a yellow card for diving instead. In the 79th minute, Ward Doran hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Golden Hills's Ward Doran in the 85th minute got a chance for a shot 85th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Schalke 04's goalie prevented a goal. Gilles Eichenberger took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ward Doran, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Egil Östlund made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from František Spousta in the 97th minute of play. The FC Schalke 04 fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Golden Hills were clearly better and deserved to take the win.
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