Prized/Friendly Cup

Pepsi Stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when César Melgarejo took the kick off in the first half of the match. 4 minutes into the match, Pepsi Fuchibol Clu's goal looked a bit too open when Carl Atkins came free, but Lesardo Abadie reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in The Tigers's zone, César Melgarejo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Tim Johnstone came out of the goal and César Melgarejo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 6 minutes, Jonatan Fredericksen mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the The Tigers and the Pepsi Fuchibol Clu players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 7 played minutes The Tigers got a freekick which was hit by Jonatan Fredericksen. The supporters of The Tigers booed when Pepsi Fuchibol Clu was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Diego Etcheverry didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tim Johnstone made a fantastic save in the 14th minute, when Jorge Abar sent off a good shot on target. Lesardo Abadie took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hayden Moore, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jorge Abar kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. Tim Johnstone took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from César Melgarejo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. César Melgarejo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Tim Johnstone read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 29th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by César Melgarejo in the 36th minute of play forced The Tigers's goalkeeper Tim Johnstone to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ferdinand Abajas kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. In the 39th minute, Fidel Abaurre hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lesardo Abadie took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tyrone Meehan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benji Murray in the 45th minute of play forced Pepsi Fuchibol Clu's goalkeeper Lesardo Abadie to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 46 minutes into the match, The Tigers's goal looked a bit too open when Ordono Abaurre came free, but Tim Johnstone reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Tim Johnstone showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from César Melgarejo in the 51st minute of the match. Dave Joy received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Lesardo Abadie tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 58 minutes into the game, Fidel Abaurre was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pepsi Fuchibol Clu's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave The Tigers the free kick. After 58 played minutes Pepsi Fuchibol Clu got a freekick which was hit by Fidel Abaurre. Tyrone Meehan kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. The Tigers's Phil Clarke was substituted for Hayden Moore. Diego Etcheverry hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. The Tigers's Sid Francis was substituted for Jonatan Fredericksen. 68 minutes into the match, Pepsi Fuchibol Clu's goalkeeper Lesardo Abadie had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Phil Clarke. 73 minutes into the match, The Tigers's goal looked a bit too open when César Melgarejo came free, but Tim Johnstone reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of The Tigers booed when Pepsi Fuchibol Clu was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. César Melgarejo didn't get a good kick on the ball. The Tigers's Tris Hedges was substituted for Carl Atkins. César Melgarejo hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. Fidel Abaurre hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. Pepsi Fuchibol Clu's Lesardo Abadie proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 88th minute of the match, managed to save Pepsi Fuchibol Clu from getting a goal against them. Ataol Bahçıvan hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.