Friendly League

Excalibur Arena
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Kenneth Libesoons took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Peter Crouch, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gust Mathijs in the 11th minute of play forced Terremoto FC's goalkeeper Kenneth Libesoons to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 17 minutes into the game, ZORZAL01's Gust Mathijs nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Kenneth Libesoons made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. If Maximino Eztebe had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 22nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 23 minutes into the game, Maximino Eztebe was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ZORZAL01's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Terremoto FC the free kick. The supporters of Terremoto FC booed when ZORZAL01 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Maximino Eztebe didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Maximino Eztebe in the 25th minute of play forced Terremoto FC's goalkeeper Kenneth Libesoons to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in ZORZAL01's zone, Shi Ming stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marcos Burni came out of the goal and Shi Ming tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Kenneth Libesoons made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Peter Crouch in the 39th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Peter Crouch in the 42nd minute of play forced Terremoto FC's goalkeeper Kenneth Libesoons to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Kenneth Libesoons showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Peter Crouch in the 46th minute of the match. Benicio Sugar kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. In the 47th match minute, Terremoto FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Benicio Sugar to maneuver through the defense. After the first half ZORZAL01 were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Benicio Sugar charged in rather forcefully in the 52nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Benicio Sugar the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 52 played minutes Terremoto FC got a freekick which was hit by Benicio Sugar. In the 53rd minute of the match, Pavel Nedvěd sent away a good long shot that could have become a goal, but Kenneth Libesoons showed an example of his skillful tending and made the save just under the crossbar. Kenneth Libesoons stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Peter Crouch's shot from short distance in the 54th minute. Kenneth Libesoons stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Peter Crouch's shot from short distance in the 60th minute. In the 63rd minute Shi Ming shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcos Burni saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 68 minutes of play Terremoto FC's Benicio Sugar was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. Terremoto FC made a substitution. Bernard Mietus replaced Shi Ming. After 69 played minutes Terremoto FC got a freekick which was hit by Benicio Sugar. An unexpected shot in the 75th minute by Ejner Neinvig got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. 76 minutes into the match, Terremoto FC's goal looked a bit too open when Peter Crouch came free, but Kenneth Libesoons reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 79 minutes into the game, Peter Crouch recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Kenneth Libesoons. Peter Crouch showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. Epifanio Sal hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Terremoto FC's C.J. Cox got a free kick in the 86th minute. Kenneth Libesoons made a fantastic save in the 92nd minute, when Peter Crouch sent off a good shot on target. ZORZAL01's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.