Federation Clash Challenge

Phenomenal Park
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Fodil Mansouri started the match with the kick off. The supporters of Esmeralda AFC booed when Phenomenals FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 6 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marcin Danisiewicz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jorge Armani made a fantastic save in the 20th minute, when Fodil Mansouri sent off a good shot on target. Esmeralda AFC's Jorge Armani proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 21st minute of the match, managed to save Esmeralda AFC from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by David Banegas in the 23rd minute of play forced Phenomenals FC's goalkeeper Halim Kader to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 24 minutes into the match, Esmeralda AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Fodil Mansouri came free, but Jorge Armani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Halim Kader showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from David Banegas in the 25th minute of the match. In the 28th minute, Jean-Michel Nicolleau hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Halim Kader took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andrew Dalli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Halim Kader took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zülfü Sungur, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eloy Calvino in the 36th minute of play forced Phenomenals FC's goalkeeper Halim Kader to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 37 minutes into the match, Phenomenals FC's goal looked a bit too open when Zülfü Sungur came free, but Halim Kader reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 44th minute Jean-Michel Nicolleau shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jorge Armani saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Andrew Dalli was the one to do the kick off. 51 minutes into the game, Andrew Dalli was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Esmeralda AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Phenomenals FC the free kick. Halim Kader made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Andrew Dalli in the 54th minute of play. After having played for 63 minutes, Fodil Mansouri managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Phenomenals FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fodil Mansouri was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Halim Kader made an important save on a dangerous shot by Andrew Dalli in the 68th minute. Halim Kader showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andrew Dalli, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. The supporters of Esmeralda AFC booed when Phenomenals FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Egil Klepp didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, Phenomenals FC's Halim Kader got control of the ball when David Banegas tried to sneak it across the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fodil Mansouri in the 86th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jorge Armani prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Zülfü Sungur could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 90th minute of the match, but Halim Kader made a huge save. 96 minutes into the game, Phenomenals FC's Marcin Danisiewicz nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jorge Armani made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. Esmeralda AFC made a substitution. Nicasio Fonda replaced David Banegas. Phenomenals FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Esmeralda AFC for a fine match.