Federation Clash Challenge

Stella Noire Arena
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Douglas D Agostino in the 2nd minute of play forced Natus Vincere F.C.'s goalkeeper Zorko Quack to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 5th match minute, THE CRYSTAL SHIP was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ricardo Grigore to maneuver through the defense. 8 minutes into the match, Natus Vincere F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Douglas D Agostino came free, but Zorko Quack reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Zorko Quack took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sebati Rafih, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Albeiro Usuriaga sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In a very dangerous position, a player in Natus Vincere F.C. fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 15th minute. Penalty! Natus Vincere F.C.:s Zorko Quack showed great skill when he stopped Borys Dudek:s penalty. 17 minutes into the match, Borys Dudek had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Zorko Quack. Natus Vincere F.C.'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Borys Dudek was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Zorko Quack made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sebati Rafih in the 23rd minute of play. Zorko Quack showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Douglas D Agostino in the 25th minute of the match. Albeiro Usuriaga came free with the goalkeeper in the 29th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Färid Mondragón could save by the left post. Zorko Quack made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Douglas D Agostino in the 31st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Douglas D Agostino in the 33rd minute of play forced Natus Vincere F.C.'s goalkeeper Zorko Quack to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Douglas D Agostino might have been able to make a better finish in the 35th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Zorko Quack. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Douglas D Agostino ran back to his position shaking his head. Zorko Quack showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Douglas D Agostino, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. In the 40th minute, Douglas D Agostino got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Albeiro Usuriaga in the 43rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Färid Mondragón, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After some careless play in the Natus Vincere F.C. defense, Douglas D Agostino kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Zorko Quack. The Natus Vincere F.C. fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Zorko Quack should have stopped the shot.

Sebati Rafih kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Albeiro Usuriaga in the 59th minute of play forced THE CRYSTAL SHIP's goalkeeper Färid Mondragón to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Färid Mondragón played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Albeiro Usuriaga in the 59th minute of play. After some careless play in the THE CRYSTAL SHIP defense, Taribo West kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Färid Mondragón. The THE CRYSTAL SHIP fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Färid Mondragón should have stopped the shot. Zorko Quack showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Douglas D Agostino, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Luca Dănilă was substituted for Douglas D Agostino. THE CRYSTAL SHIP made a substitution. Octav Milcoveanu replaced Ricardo Grigore. In the 73rd minute of the match THE CRYSTAL SHIP got a corner. Natus Vincere F.C.'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Borys Dudek ran over to the corner to take the kick. In the 75th minute of the game Gustaw Jaraczeski made a throw-in which Albeiro Usuriaga played forward. After a defensive mix-up in THE CRYSTAL SHIP's zone, Albeiro Usuriaga stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Färid Mondragón came out of the goal and Albeiro Usuriaga tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Domingo Oihenarte recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 87th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Zorko Quack took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luca Dănilă, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. THE CRYSTAL SHIP had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.