Official Cup

Hollywood Bowl
Spectators: 562 (Terracing: 423, Seating: 129, VIP seats: 10) In the 3rd minute Mo Salah shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Iuri Law saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mo Salah sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 10 minutes had been played when some careless play by Manly FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Tom Schober was slow to take the kick. During this time FC Hollywood's players had a chance to rest. Andrézinho Dracena's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Duncan Mcinnes read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 12th minute of play. After 17 minutes FC Hollywood's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Nilson Snabl who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on Manly FC's corner Pete Wittber fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Iuri Law quite easily take care of the ball. After a rather tough play, Manly FC's Andrew Robertson got a free kick in the 25th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mo Salah in the 32nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Iuri Law saved FC Hollywood from getting behind. In the 35th minute John Aldridge shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Iuri Law saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Duncan Mcinnes made an important save on a dangerous shot by Andrézinho Dracena in the 39th minute. Elias Pätzold's late challenge caught a Manly FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Elias Pätzold helped the player get up and apologised. After 41 played minutes FC Hollywood got a freekick which was hit by Elias Pätzold. 43 minutes into the match, Andrézinho Dracena dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Duncan Mcinnes, 1-0. Igor Camargo hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Mo Salah made the kick off in the second half. Mo Salah recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hu Xing Yin in the 56th minute of play forced Manly FC's goalkeeper Duncan Mcinnes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 58thth minute of the game Andrézinho Dracena who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Manly FC's Duncan Mcinnes was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A collision led to Manly FC getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Andrew Robertson hit a great ball. 61 minutes into the match, Manly FC's goal looked a bit too open when Andrézinho Dracena came free, but Duncan Mcinnes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 66th minute, Andrézinho Dracena managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Hollywood's supporters rose to their feet, but Andrézinho Dracena was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Duncan Mcinnes breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. FC Hollywood's Iuri Law proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 68th minute of the match, managed to save FC Hollywood from getting a goal against them. 81 minutes into the game, Andrew Robertson threw the ball into play from the sideline. FC Hollywood's Daniel Grooten quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Jan-Felix Frischmuth kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mo Salah in the 87th minute of play forced FC Hollywood's goalkeeper Iuri Law to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 88th match minute, FC Hollywood was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sascha Wettinger to maneuver through the defense. Iuri Law made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nilson Snabl in the 90th minute. After some careless play in the FC Hollywood defense, Nilson Snabl kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Iuri Law. The FC Hollywood fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Iuri Law should have stopped the shot.

Many of Manly FC's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Manly FC may have spent more time on the ball, but FC Hollywood were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.