St LuXun Park
Spectators: 189 (Terracing: 143,
Seating: 43, VIP seats: 3) In the 3rd minute Sharizan Keng shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcos Ekain saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Marcos Ekain made a fantastic save in the 6th minute, when Bo Mcquoid sent off a good shot on target. Baxter Baba took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristobal Torres, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cristobal Torres's late challenge caught a Australian Youth Academy's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Cristobal Torres helped the player get up and apologised. Bulldog 07's Marcos Ekain proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 17th minute of the match, managed to save Bulldog 07 from getting a goal against them. Fermin Toli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Olliver Todman hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gervasio Machado in the 23rd minute of play forced Australian Youth Academy's goalkeeper Baxter Baba to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Gervasio Machado fell near the penalty area in the 25th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bulldog 07's protests and gave Gervasio Machado a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Australian Youth Academy booed when Bulldog 07 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gervasio Machado didn't get a good kick on the ball. 29 minutes into the game, Australian Youth Academy's Fletcher Baba nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marcos Ekain made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Bulldog 07's Marcos Ekain proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 32nd minute of the match, managed to save Bulldog 07 from getting a goal against them. In the 33rd match minute, Australian Youth Academy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dwight Baba to maneuver through the defense. Romulo Bartoleme's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Baxter Baba read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 37th minute of play. Australian Youth Academy's Baxter Baba played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Romulo Bartoleme in the 39th minute of play. Australian Youth Academy's Baxter Baba played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Romulo Bartoleme in the 42nd minute of play. Fletcher Baba who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 44thth minute tested the skills of Marcos Ekain when he managed to save the team from getting behind.
The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Cristobal Torres was the one to do the kick off. Baxter Baba was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Romulo Bartoleme showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 51 minute of play. Fletcher Baba struck a weak shot in the 53rd minute. Marcos Ekain didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Australian Youth Academy. In the 61st minute the ball was on its way in behind Australian Youth Academy's goalkeeper Baxter Baba, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Cristobal Torres received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 62nd minute. Baxter Baba tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bulldog 07's Alexis MacAlister was substituted for Fermin Toli. Baxter Baba took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tiburcio Rius, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bulldog 07's Tiburcio Rius got a good chance for a goal in the 69th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 73rd minute Fletcher Baba shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcos Ekain saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nico Tagliafico kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. Marcos Ekain took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sharizan Keng, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 81 minutes, Fletcher Baba made it 2-1 with a short kick to the right side. Bulldog 07's Marcos Ekain tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. When Australian Youth Academy's Sharizan Keng in the 84th minute got a chance for a shot 84th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Bulldog 07's goalie prevented a goal. Tiburcio Rius recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 86th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Marcos Ekain made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sharizan Keng in the 88th minute of play. Australian Youth Academy's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Herman Heberle in the 89th minute. The corner ended in Carmichael Tinsley almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Bulldog 07's Marcos Ekain did a great save. In the 91st minute Australian Youth Academy were awarded a corner. Herman Heberle went to the cornerflag to take it. Baxter Baba showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tiburcio Rius, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. In the 94th minute Tiburcio Rius shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Baxter Baba saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Australian Youth Academy's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.
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