Friendly League

Slaughtergate
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Fulgencio Valente made the kick off which started today's match. As de Copas's Leon Firmin proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 7th minute of the match, managed to save As de Copas from getting a goal against them. In the 16th minute, Bradley Blueman made a precise shot to the right of Leon Firmin. As de Copas's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. The supporters of As de Copas booed when Egg Chasers FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dylon Sands didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some careless play in the As de Copas defense, Pete Partridge kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Leon Firmin. The As de Copas fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Leon Firmin should have stopped the shot. Egg Chasers FC's Edward Preston played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fulgencio Valente in the 23rd minute of play. 25 minutes into the game, Bradley Blueman recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Leon Firmin. Bradley Blueman showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-0. Bradley Blueman struck a weak shot in the 33rd minute. Leon Firmin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Egg Chasers FC. 41 minutes into the match, Egg Chasers FC's goal looked a bit too open when Anibal Iratxo came free, but Edward Preston reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bradley Blueman received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Leon Firmin came out and tried to block the shot, but Bradley Blueman slotted it home off the left post making it 4-0 in the 45th minute. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 4-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Pete Partridge to make the kick off. Egg Chasers FC's Edward Preston proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 52nd minute of the match, managed to save Egg Chasers FC from getting a goal against them. 53 minutes into the game, Egg Chasers FC's Bradley Blueman nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Leon Firmin made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-0. After 56 minutes, Fulgencio Valente mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the As de Copas and the Egg Chasers FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Fulgencio Valente hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. In the 60th minute Bradley Blueman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Leon Firmin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Anibal Iratxo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of As de Copas booed when Egg Chasers FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dylon Sands didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fulgencio Valente sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Leon Firmin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pete Partridge in the 68th minute of the match. 69 minutes into the game, Andres Palban was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. As de Copas's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Egg Chasers FC the free kick. In the 70th minute, Andres Palban hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 71st match minute, As de Copas was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nemesio Odilon to maneuver through the defense. 74 minutes into the game, Egg Chasers FC's Bradley Blueman nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Leon Firmin made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 6-0. When Egg Chasers FC's Bradley Blueman in the 83rd minute got a chance for a shot 83rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye As de Copas's goalie prevented a goal. Billie Curtis hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Egg Chasers FC's zone, Fulgencio Valente stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Edward Preston came out of the goal and Fulgencio Valente tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 93 minutes, Anacleto Justin mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the As de Copas and the Egg Chasers FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Egg Chasers FC booed when As de Copas was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anacleto Justin didn't get a good kick on the ball. There was no doubt that Egg Chasers FC were the better team. Egg Chasers FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.