Federation Clash Challenge

Moneyball Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Sten Vallman made the kick off which started today's match. Golden Generation's Narciso Galoer quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Nicanor Vellito, made in the 8th minute of the game. In the 9th minute Huang Rong shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Placido Matro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Golden Generation's Huang Rong was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Placido Matro in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Huang Rong did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-1 to the left of a surprised Placido Matro 11 minutes into the match. 14 minutes into the match, Huang Rong had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Placido Matro. ATILA's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Huang Rong was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. Turgay Şeren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Álvaro Prata, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Turgay Şeren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nereo Monico, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Placido Matro made a fantastic save in the 27th minute, when Huang Rong sent off a good shot on target. ATILA's Placido Matro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Huang Rong in the 28th minute of play. If Huang Rong had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Placido Matro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Huang Rong, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Golden Generation's Alex Enoaia pulled a muscle in his back after 38 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Golden Generation made a substitution. Elivélton Cunha replaced Alex Enoaia. After a rather tough play, ATILA's Nicanor Vellito got a free kick in the 39th minute. Huang Rong received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Placido Matro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The corner led to Golden Generation's Elivélton Cunha getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. 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.

Golden Generation made a substitution. Yorrick Hekman replaced Toni Delgado. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Yorrick Hekman was the one to do the kick off. Placido Matro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Yorrick Hekman's shot from short distance in the 53rd minute. In the 56th minute Sten Vallman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Turgay Şeren saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 60thth minute of the game Genadi Kotrulev who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Golden Generation's Turgay Şeren was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Yorrick Hekman kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Huang Rong in the 65th minute of play forced ATILA's goalkeeper Placido Matro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 66 minutes into the match, ATILA's goal looked a bit too open when Yorrick Hekman came free, but Placido Matro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Ulises Dimas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Golden Generation's Yorrick Hekman in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ATILA's goalie prevented a goal. 74 minutes into the match, ATILA's goal looked a bit too open when Yorrick Hekman came free, but Placido Matro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 75th minute Golden Generation were awarded a corner. Ulises Dimas went to the cornerflag to take it. A nice corner shot did that Ulises Dimas got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Placido Matro quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. After a defensive mix-up in ATILA's zone, Huang Rong stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Placido Matro came out of the goal and Huang Rong tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Huang Rong fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Placido Matro having to interfere. For all the effort they put into the match, the ATILA players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Golden Generation.