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Club Valencia
Victory S.C
President's Cup 2008
National Stadium
15 Sep 2008

FULL TIME.. VALENCIA the CHAMPIONS.. what a comeback again!!

30+ Marceline on the pitch and Valencia keeper on the pitch as well..

30' Five minutes of extra time.. Still plenty of time for Victory make a difference

26' Victory missed a golden opportunity.. Assad failed to nod the ball to an empty goal..

24' Now Rilwan waheed on the pitch..

22' Valencia has to cater the remaining 8 minutes with only 10 players..

21' RED CARD for Yameen.. after a second booking.. Ameez booked the player for deliberate time wasting..

20' Now Yameen on the pitch..

18' Marceline on the pitch injured but to me it looks more like a technique to waste time..

16' Second half under way

15' Half time..

11' GOAL! Rifau scored a stunner.. and Valencia suddenly at the front.. Rilwan's cross and Rifau's diving header to the top corner.. a superb scene..

8' What a miss few yards away from the goal.. Nashid fired the ball out

5' One touch play between Yameen, Gal and Elek.. the crowd really enjoys the move

4' Marceline failed to make a good shot inside Victory penalty area.. Imran saved the weak shot

4' Oppo's free kick missed the target by few inches

3' Free kick to Victory.. outside Valencia penalty area

1' Finally Marceline gets the yellow.. this time he fouls on Oppo out of play..

The extra period begins..

If the fouls rate remains this much and I am sure by the time the red card flies from Ameez's pocket a player or more must be on the way to the hospital.

Oppo committed 9 fouls and Marceline already on 8 fouls and yet no card..

90+ The normal time is over.. and it is 2-2 and very poor refereeing from Ameez..

90+ So much words of battle between Mukhthar and Fareed.. but not a single warning..

90' Match resumes.and what a surprise.. no card for anyone.. Is ameez eligible to handle a game like this.. after so much fight between the players.. and still no punishment?..

89' Match stopped after Valencia's goal..

88' Supporters throwing bottles to the field.. and Victory's Assad Ali seen signalling supporters from the cemetry side to go and face Valencia supporters

87' My oh My.. another colision between the players.. Fareed appeared hitting Elek..

86' GOAL! he scores again.. sending Imran the wrong side.. it is 2-2... the game is turning into a real classic..

86' Yes he does.. but referee whistles to take the kick again..

85' Mukhthar to take the penalty kick.. can he score?...

84' PENALTY for VALENCIA.. Ali Shareef brought down Nashid inside Victory penalty area and Referee Ameez did not hesitate to point his finger to the spot..

82' Eight minutes to go. Can Valencia deny Victory becoming the champions..

80' Ahmed Nashid couldn't head Jameel's free kick. Keeper Imran saved

70' Marceline missed a slight touch.. if he could make that touch it would be 2-2.. but the ball went across the face of victory goal and Fareed kicks the ball out for a corner

69' Keeper Imran caught Gal's free kick before it falls to another yellow shirt

68' A collision between Marceline and Shaffaz.. Referee Ameez whistles for a free kick to Valencia.. few yards away from Victory penalty area.. Can Gal score this time?

59' An outstanidng long range free kick from Umair on target to top corner.. this time keeper Munaz deserves some praise for the punch

57' GOAL! Substitute Fareed fired a thunderbolt outside Valencia penalty area and straight into the bottom corner.. again Valencia keeper to blame

53' Mukhtar dribbled past Ahmed Saeed and took the shot on the edge of six yard box. Imran couldn't do much

52' GOAL! Mukhtar levels the game after a brilliant individual skill..

Second half kicks off by Victory

45+ First half ends.. and a collision between Victory players and Valencia's Marceline inside Victory penalty area.. Referee Ameez consulting his assistant Fareed.. Players heading to the dressing room.

45' A very balanced first half in terms of possession is coming to an end.. but Victory looks more fatal on attacks.

43' Valencia went close.. Unmarked Jameel's shot from inside the penalty area missed the far corner by inches

40' Five minutes before the break. Valencia must find an equalizer before the half time to boost their confidence. And to achieve that they must supply some quality balls to lone striker Marceline.

39' Valencia keeper Munaz showed an outstanding performance in FA cup this year when he played for Thoddoo.. it seems the youngster is nervous to play in front of a crowded stadium, especially in a pressure game like this

38' Oppo tries his luck againt from long range but goes out near the post.

37' The midfield belongs to Victory, they are producing chances through that channel.

35' After a hard effort Marceline supplied a low cross but no yellow shirt to benefit it.

33' Another attacking move from Victory. Oppo's cross was too high for unmarked Dhona to head.. If he made it lower it could be their second of the night

32' Marceline's close range shot hits the woodwork.. Valencia going close to an equalizer

30' GOAL! Oppo scores after Ammaty passes Victory's free kick. A long range shot.. it looks like the keeper wasn't ready.

16' Free kick to Victory inside Valencia half.. Gal fouls on Assad

13' Early shock for Valencia..key midfielder Bakaa is replaced with Rilwan.. Bakaa suffered an injury

13' So far the game really looks like a true clash of titans.. the spectators are really enjoying the show

11' Best chance of the game to Victory, but Assad couldn't make a touch on Shaffaz's low cross inside the six yard box..

9' A good try from Mukhthaar but his shot was blocked by Ammaty

5' Gal's free kick went over the cross bar...

4' Free kick to Valencia just outside Victory penalty area.. a golden opportunity for Gal to show his free kick magic

2' Oppo fouls on amir.. free kick to Valencia inside their half

1' Valencia kicks off the game..

22:24 Valencia without first choice keeper Rameez due to suspension and former Thoddoo keeper Munaz starts the game in the goal. No suspension worry for Victory

22:23 Both teams are coming out for the game.. Chief guest Hon. Minister of Tourism Dr. Mausoom greets players of both teams.

22:07 Both teams warming up for the match

Valencia's Keeper Hassan Rameez, Shifau Ahmed Didi and Ali Imran suspended for the match due to cards

Welcome to the Final match of President's Cup 2008