League

Benzema Stadium
Spectators: 8621 (Terracing: 6450, Seating: 2000, VIP seats: 171) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Antonio Macchia took the kick off in the first half of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lawrence Hopson got free with Junior Zoff in the 3rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Antonio Macchia in the 5th minute of play forced Marshrose's goalkeeper Royce Rodriquez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marshrose's Royce Rodriquez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Antonio Macchia in the 17th minute of play. Royce Rodriquez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Antonio Macchia, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. Marshrose's Royce Rodriquez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Remond Oosterveld in the 20th minute of play. A collision led to Marshrose getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Julio Kearney hit a great ball. After 27 minutes of play, KARA ☪ KARTAL's Antonio Macchia made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Royce Rodriquez was left in no man's land by his defense there! KARA ☪ KARTAL's Junior Zoff proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 30th minute of the match, managed to save KARA ☪ KARTAL from getting a goal against them. Antonio Macchia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Royce Rodriquez tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 34thth minute of the game Antonio Macchia who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Marshrose's Royce Rodriquez was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 36 minutes into the match, Marshrose's goal looked a bit too open when Antonio Macchia came free, but Royce Rodriquez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Royce Rodriquez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jefferey Cox, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Antonio Macchia had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Jefferey Cox recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 42nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 44th minute Antonio Macchia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Royce Rodriquez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The Marshrose players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. KARA ☪ KARTAL were winning 0-1.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Lawrence Hopson stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Antonio Macchia scored 0-2 in the 50th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Royce Rodriquez, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Through an outstanding action, after 54 minutes, Royce Rodriquez successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Lonnie Chassé sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 60 minutes into the match, KARA ☪ KARTAL's goal looked a bit too open when Derrick Osborne came free, but Junior Zoff reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Marshrose's Max Cortez got a free kick in the 61st minute. The supporters of KARA ☪ KARTAL booed when Marshrose was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Max Cortez didn't get a good kick on the ball. Junior Zoff made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lawrence Hopson in the 69th minute of play. Marshrose's Royce Rodriquez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Remond Oosterveld in the 73rd minute of play. KARA ☪ KARTAL were awarded a corner in the 74th minute after Marshrose's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Xiao Ming Chao took the corner. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Derrick Osborne in the 76th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Junior Zoff prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Junior Zoff made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lonnie Chassé in the 77th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Antonio Macchia in the 78th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Royce Rodriquez prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Antonio Macchia recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 82nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. KARA ☪ KARTAL's Junior Zoff played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Derrick Osborne in the 84th minute of play. After having played for 86 minutes, Antonio Macchia managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. KARA ☪ KARTAL's supporters crossed their fingers, but Antonio Macchia was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 88 minutes into the match, Marshrose's goal looked a bit too open when Antonio Macchia came free, but Royce Rodriquez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 89 minutes into the game, Marshrose's Derrick Osborne nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Junior Zoff made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Royce Rodriquez made a fantastic save in the 92nd minute, when Jefferey Cox sent off a good shot on target. Jefferey Cox made a well adjusted shot against goal in the 93rdth minute coming free in front of the goal, but Royce Rodriquez would not let the ball come through at any expense and made a nice save by the left post. Royce Rodriquez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Antonio Macchia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jefferey Cox's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Royce Rodriquez firmly grabbed it by the left post. The Marshrose supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching KARA ☪ KARTAL's performance. The match ended with a win for KARA ☪ KARTAL.