Friendly League

De Vossenberg
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) A4p FC Gad's James Batistuta 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. Glenn Fyfe made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leon Craandijk in the 3rd minute of play. Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from James Batistuta went, in the 7th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. With an all-out effort, FFC Merainies 03's Glenn Fyfe threw himself towards the right post 14 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Juan Pablo Fretheim, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. The audience was convinced that Juan Pablo Fretheim's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Glenn Fyfe was relentless in the 14th minute of the game. Juan Pablo Fretheim sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from James Batistuta in the 28th minute of play. Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from James Batistuta, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. Daniel Löfgren's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 33rd minute of play. With an all-out effort, FFC Merainies 03's Glenn Fyfe threw himself towards the right post 34 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Bruno Marceau, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. The audience was convinced that James Batistuta's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu was relentless in the 37th minute of the game. Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from James Batistuta in the 38th minute of the match. After some careless play in the FFC Merainies 03 defense, James Batistuta kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu. The FFC Merainies 03 fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu should have stopped the shot.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Juan Pablo Fretheim stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Glenn Fyfe didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Bruno Marceau went, in the 52nd minute, to the upper right corner, 2-2 was the resulting score. 57 minutes into the match, FFC Merainies 03's goalkeeper Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dumitru Purcărete. Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from James Batistuta, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. 65 minutes into the match, A4p FC Gad's goal looked a bit too open when Juan Pablo Fretheim came free, but Glenn Fyfe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Juan Pablo Fretheim kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. A4p FC Gad's Erasmo Damião was substituted for Amador Martxel. A4p FC Gad made a substitution. Gică Busuioc replaced James Batistuta. A4p FC Gad's Flavius Cândroveanu was substituted for Daniel Löfgren. In the 68th match minute, FFC Merainies 03 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Juan Pablo Fretheim to maneuver through the defense. Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Flavius Cândroveanu in the 70th minute. After 72 minutes FFC Merainies 03's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Marcin Pachucki who took care of the corner kick. The corner went over the outstretched arms of FFC Merainies 03's goalie and right to Flavius Cândroveanu. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. FFC Merainies 03's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. After having played for 75 minutes, Dumitru Purcărete managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. A4p FC Gad's supporters crossed their fingers, but Dumitru Purcărete was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gică Busuioc in the 77th minute of play. Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Flavius Cândroveanu in the 78th minute. Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Flavius Cândroveanu in the 83rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dumitru Purcărete in the 84th minute of play forced FFC Merainies 03's goalkeeper Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Flavius Cândroveanu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 89th minute of the match, but Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu made a huge save. 90 minutes into the game, Gică Busuioc lined in a short shot 2-3 behind a frustrated Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu. In the 92nd minute, Flavius Cândroveanu made a precise shot to the right of Rıdvan İbrahimoğlu. FFC Merainies 03's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-4. The supporters of A4p FC Gad booed when FFC Merainies 03 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fabio Botello didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. A4p FC Gad had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.