Federation Clash Challenge

Ruse Arena
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Dimitar Berbatov recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 4th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 5th minute, Gatot Fierro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 6 minutes into the match, ⚽ VILA REAL F.ᑕ. MOC ⚽'s goalkeeper Egídio Salgado had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dimitar Berbatov. In the 7th minute of the match Crusaders of Dark got a corner. ⚽ VILA REAL F.ᑕ. MOC ⚽'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Dochko Razpopov ran over to the corner to take the kick. Dochko Razpopov made a great header on Crusaders of Dark's corner, it was just that ⚽ VILA REAL F.ᑕ. MOC ⚽'s Egídio Salgado managed to reach the ball for a save. Israel Frascuelo kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. ⚽ VILA REAL F.ᑕ. MOC ⚽'s defense didn't have a chance, in the 16th minute, when Dimitar Berbatov scored to the left of an out of position Egídio Salgado, making the score, 1-0. Egídio Salgado made a fantastic save in the 23rd minute, when Dimitar Berbatov sent off a good shot on target. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Dimitar Berbatov in the 25th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Egídio Salgado saved ⚽ VILA REAL F.ᑕ. MOC ⚽ from getting behind. Alberto Spencer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Dimitar Berbatov took the ball and in the 34 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Egídio Salgado. Egídio Salgado dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. Totyo Popisakov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hermínio Vinhas, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Dimitar Berbatov's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Egídio Salgado read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 39th minute of play. 40 minutes had been played when some careless play by ⚽ VILA REAL F.ᑕ. MOC ⚽'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Dochko Razpopov was slow to take the kick. During this time Crusaders of Dark's players had a chance to rest. In the 41st minute the ball was on its way in behind ⚽ VILA REAL F.ᑕ. MOC ⚽'s goalkeeper Egídio Salgado, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 41 minutes into the match, Dimitar Berbatov notched a goal, 3-0, to the right of ⚽ VILA REAL F.ᑕ. MOC ⚽'s Egídio Salgado. Egídio Salgado was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Totyo Popisakov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hermínio Vinhas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Alberto Spencer made a kick off. Eligio Rojas hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. The long shot by Tiago Gabriel Barros in the 55th minute really tested Totyo Popisakov's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Egídio Salgado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dimitar Berbatov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hermínio Vinhas's late challenge caught a Crusaders of Dark's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Hermínio Vinhas helped the player get up and apologised. Hermínio Vinhas kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. Dimitar Berbatov might have been able to make a better finish in the 65th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Egídio Salgado. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Dimitar Berbatov ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 69th minute Crusaders of Dark were awarded a corner. Dochko Razpopov went to the cornerflag to take it. After a rather tough play, ⚽ VILA REAL F.ᑕ. MOC ⚽'s Alberto Spencer got a free kick in the 69th minute. Dimitar Berbatov's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Egídio Salgado read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 72nd minute of play. Eligio Rojas made a great header on Crusaders of Dark's corner, it was just that ⚽ VILA REAL F.ᑕ. MOC ⚽'s Egídio Salgado managed to reach the ball for a save. After 87 minutes ⚽ VILA REAL F.ᑕ. MOC ⚽'s defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Dochko Razpopov who took care of the corner kick. The corner ended in Dochko Razpopov almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but ⚽ VILA REAL F.ᑕ. MOC ⚽'s Egídio Salgado did a great save. After 90 played minutes ⚽ VILA REAL F.ᑕ. MOC ⚽ got a freekick which was hit by Hermínio Vinhas. If Dimitar Berbatov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Crusaders of Dark's Eivind Lundemo got a free kick in the 95th minute.