Federation Clash Challenge

NATIONAL STADIUM
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Gil Motta kicked off to start the match. In the 5th minute, Daniel Bey 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. With a little luck, Vasco FC's Wellington Barbosa got control of the ball when Amine Larfaoui tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 17th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC TOKIO's goalkeeper Tedj Djeziri, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 18 minutes into the game, FC TOKIO's Daniel Bey nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Wellington Barbosa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Daniel Bey struck a weak shot in the 22nd minute. Wellington Barbosa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC TOKIO. Wellington Barbosa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Bey in the 30th minute of play. Diego Teixeira's late challenge caught a FC TOKIO's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Diego Teixeira helped the player get up and apologised. In the 31st match minute, Vasco FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Diego Teixeira to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 32 minutes, Daniel Bey managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC TOKIO's supporters crossed their fingers, but Daniel Bey was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. A collision led to FC TOKIO getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Kamel Ibrir hit a great ball. Gil Motta's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Tedj Djeziri read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 40th minute of play. The supporters of Vasco FC booed when FC TOKIO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jean Sadaoui didn't get a good kick on the ball. Amine Larfaoui might have been able to make a better finish in the 47th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Wellington Barbosa. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Amine Larfaoui ran back to his position shaking his head.

The wind increased when Daniel Bey made the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd match minute, FC TOKIO was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Soltani Belkacem to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Vasco FC getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Diego Teixeira hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Vasco FC's Raphael de Medeiros got a free kick in the 57th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 61st minute, Amine Larfaoui managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC TOKIO's supporters rose to their feet, but Amine Larfaoui was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Wellington Barbosa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Wellington Barbosa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Amine Larfaoui in the 63rd minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Daniel Bey in the 66th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Wellington Barbosa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Gil Motta fell near the penalty area in the 67th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Vasco FC's protests and gave Gil Motta a yellow card for diving instead. In the 67th match minute, Vasco FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gil Motta to maneuver through the defense. Amine Larfaoui recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 68th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Vasco FC's zone, Amine Larfaoui stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Wellington Barbosa came out of the goal and Amine Larfaoui tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Daniel Bey sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Vasco FC's Wellington Barbosa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amine Larfaoui in the 80th minute of play. After 84 played minutes FC TOKIO got a freekick which was hit by Jean Sadaoui. Wellington Barbosa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Amine Larfaoui in the 91st minute of play. If Daniel Bey had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Wellington Barbosa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Bey in the 98th minute of the match. FC TOKIO walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.