U21 League

WeldingDirect Park
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Marcus Soares kicked off to start the match. In the 4th match minute, Garlic Eaters was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gez Barber to maneuver through the defense. Brandon Wells showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Albīns Rumpeters in the 7th minute of the match. In the 7thth minute of the game Albīns Rumpeters who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Garlic Eaters's Brandon Wells was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Albīns Rumpeters in the 12th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Brandon Wells prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 20 minutes of play, Black horses's Vikentijs Taurītis made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Brandon Wells was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 26thth minute of the game Albīns Rumpeters who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Garlic Eaters's Brandon Wells was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Black horses's Albīns Rumpeters in the 31st minute got a chance for a shot 31st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Garlic Eaters's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Albīns Rumpeters in the 33rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Brandon Wells saved Garlic Eaters from getting behind. Brandon Wells showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ardis Kristolds in the 35th minute of the match. After 36 minutes Garlic Eaters's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Lauris Kārlis who took care of the corner kick. After a defensive mix-up in Garlic Eaters's zone, Albīns Rumpeters stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Brandon Wells came out of the goal and Albīns Rumpeters tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When the match clock showed 40 minutes, the score became 0-3 when Albīns Rumpeters sped through Garlic Eaters's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Brandon Wells. Brandon Wells stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Albīns Rumpeters's shot from short distance in the 46th minute. Brandon Wells took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Albīns Rumpeters, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After the first half Black horses were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Albīns Rumpeters to strike the kick off in the second half. Brandon Wells was out of position in the 55 minute of play, and Albīns Rumpeters capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Albīns Rumpeters really showed his touch with that goal: 0-5. Zemgus Lavrenītis kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Marcus Soares in the 59th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Visvaldis Petruks saved Black horses from getting behind. 60 minutes had been played when some careless play by Black horses's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Marcus Soares was slow to take the kick. During this time Garlic Eaters's players had a chance to rest. 61 minutes into the game, Mārcis Pripāns was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Black horses's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Garlic Eaters the free kick. Mārcis Pripāns hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Albīns Rumpeters fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Brandon Wells having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Albīns Rumpeters in the 68th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Brandon Wells saved Garlic Eaters from getting behind. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Albīns Rumpeters in the 75th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Brandon Wells saved Garlic Eaters from getting behind. A collision led to Garlic Eaters getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Gez Barber hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Albīns Rumpeters in the 86th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Brandon Wells saved Garlic Eaters from getting behind. Vikentijs Taurītis hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. The supporters of Garlic Eaters booed when Black horses was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Justs Budnieks didn't get a good kick on the ball. If James Tuck had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The Black horses supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Black horses would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.