League

Jurdeih Arena
Spectators: 7693 (Terracing: 5771, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 153) AE Vélez Sarsfield FC's Shucky Forte started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. TigerFlame's Kadmiel Sheqel got a good chance for a goal in the 4th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 10th minute, Kadmiel Sheqel 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. Kadmiel Sheqel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in AE Vélez Sarsfield FC's zone, Zane Cardy stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Yesha Fuerte came out of the goal and Zane Cardy tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Kadmiel Sheqel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Yesha Fuerte having to interfere. AE Vélez Sarsfield FC's Yesha Fuerte played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zane Cardy in the 18th minute of play. When TigerFlame's Kadmiel Sheqel in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye AE Vélez Sarsfield FC's goalie prevented a goal. Shucky Forte sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Joha Ringler could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 28th minute of the match, but Toviyahu Magid made a huge save. In the 33rd minute, Zane Cardy 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. In the 36th match minute, TigerFlame was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zane Cardy to maneuver through the defense. Joha Ringler could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 38th minute of the match, but Toviyahu Magid made a huge save. Joha Ringler sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Shucky Forte had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 48 played minutes AE Vélez Sarsfield FC got a freekick which was hit by Harel Kutzer. In the 49th minute Sariel Ariam shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Yesha Fuerte saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Zane Cardy made a kick off. Kadmiel Sheqel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Yesha Fuerte having to interfere. Toviyahu Magid took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joha Ringler, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Joha Ringler had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Toviyahu Magid made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joha Ringler in the 62nd minute of play. Shucky Forte sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Joha Ringler sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Adison Poriah's late challenge caught a TigerFlame's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Adison Poriah helped the player get up and apologised. In the 78th minute, Adison Poriah hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Kadmiel Sheqel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Yesha Fuerte having to interfere. In the 86th minute, Zane Cardy 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. The supporters of TigerFlame booed when AE Vélez Sarsfield FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carmel Azrieli didn't get a good kick on the ball. TigerFlame's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Sariel Ariam in the 90th minute. The corner led TigerFlame's Zane Cardy to fire away a dangerous shot which Yesha Fuerte despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. TigerFlame walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.