ROTW WING KNOCKOUT CUP ROUND 2, Zamalek vs. Melbourne Victory (Wed Apr 23)


                              Zamalek  |  Melbourne Victory
                              4-3-3 N  |  3-2-2-2-1 A
                         Derek Purvis  |  Michael Purrer
                                       |
                           M_Abdel GK  |  GK E_Galekovic
                      W_E_Quabbani DF  |  DF M_Packer
                            I_Said DF  |  DF K_Muscat
                           A_Gamil DF  |  DF Y_Ito
                          S_Jordan DF  |  AM SW_Phillips
                       A_Rosenband MF  |  MF A_Caceres
                          J_Khanye MF  |  DM Zeze_x04
                           R_Slade MF  |  MF M_Vidmar
                          H_Ossama FW  |  DM Mista_x11
                         S_Youssef FW  |  AM Y_Yoshida
                          R_Beaton FW  |  FW E_Libanio
                                       |
                           A_Sayed SUB |  SUB Zeno
                         Paul_Cook SUB |  SUB Marcelo
                         M_A_Wahed SUB |  SUB W_Souza
                         D_A_Sisko SUB |  SUB C_Tadrosse
                           Romario SUB |  SUB D_Nasicimento

Referee: H_Kinbull (Germany)


Min. 6  :(mel) Mista_x11 with the dribble 
          ...  I_Said is easily beaten 
          ...  A_Rosenband rushes in with a poor tackle!! 
          ...  That’s a foul!! 
          ...  H_Kinbull calls him for a talk 
          ...  It’s just a warning 
Min. 10 :(zam) I_Said gets to the by line 
          ...  He looks up and lobs in a cross 
          ...  S_Jordan is unmarked 
          ...  E_Libanio with an over the top challenge 
Min. 11 :(zam) H_Ossama knocks the ball past the lunge of K_Muscat 
          ...  K_Muscat does well to get the tackle in 
Min. 12 :(mel) SW_Phillips takes advantage of a defensive mistake 
          ...  That mistake could prove costly 
          ...  SW_Phillips rifles it at the goal ! 
          ...  M_Abdel gets the finger tips to it 
          ...  And puts it over 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  SW_Phillips chips the ball in towards the back post! 
          ...  A_Gamil heads it away 
Min. 14 :(mel) E_Libanio makes the tackle 
          ...  E_Libanio hits the ball on the bounce ! 
          ...  M_Abdel makes himself big 
          ...  Superb Stop ! 
          ...  Well that one would have delighted him 
Min. 16 :(zam) R_Slade beats Y_Ito 
          ...  R_Slade tries to catch the keeper out! 
          ...  E_Galekovic saves it but to be fair he didn't have to move for that one 
Min. 18 :(mel) SW_Phillips takes advantage of a mistake by S_Jordan 
          ...  He runs towards goal 
          ...  SW_Phillips hits the ball on the bounce ! 
          ...  The shot slips through M_Abdel's hands 
          ...  But goes wide! 
          ...  He got away with that! 
          ...  Goal kick given! That looked like a corner to me 
Min. 19 :(zam) R_Slade with the first time flick to H_Ossama 
          ...  H_Ossama with a blistering shot ! 
          ...  But he puts it well wide 
          ...  That was a mishit effort! 
Min. 21 :(zam) A_Rosenband is closed down 
          ...  He plays a quick pass 
          ...  R_Beaton latches onto the ball 
          ...  R_Beaton with the header ! 
          ...  It sails over! 
          ...  He should have hit the target at least!! 
Min. 21 :(mel) Zeze_x04 drives it forward to E_Libanio 
          ...  E_Libanio blasts it at the goal ! 
          ...  M_Abdel with a great save 
          ...  He shows why he is the number 1 
Min. 22 :(mel) It seems Melbourne Victory are making a tactical change to E 
Min. 23 :(zam) I_Said back heels to find S_Youssef in space 
          ...  S_Youssef is through on goal! 
          ...  The flag stays down 
          ...  He just has E_Galekovic to beat 
          ...  He slips it underneath E_Galekovic 
          ...  He hits it towards goal! 
          ...  GOAL!! 
          ...  That’s put Zamalek in front! 
          ...  Zamalek 1-0 Melbourne Victory ...
Min. 25 :(mel) interesting tactic change... 
          ...  SW_Phillips will now play as MF 
Min. 25 :(mel) Zeze_x04 shifts into the MF position in a tactical change 
Min. 25 :(mel) Mista_x11 moves in a MF position 
Min. 25 :(mel) It appears Y_Yoshida is playing as a MF 
Min. 26 :(zam) A_Gamil hoists the ball across to H_Ossama 
          ...  H_Ossama rifles it to the far post ! 
          ...  E_Galekovic gathers it comfortably 
Min. 26 :(mel) Zeze_x04 holds the ball up and waits for support 
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now! 
          ...  He knocks a through ball to E_Libanio 
          ...  E_Libanio with a terrific drive ! 
          ...  But M_Abdel just gets his fingers to that one 
Min. 35 :(zam) J_Khanye looks around for some movement 
          ...  He sees a man in space! 
          ...  He hits the ball up to A_Rosenband 
          ...  A_Rosenband lobs E_Galekovic! 
          ...  But E_Galekovic tips it behind 
          ...  H_Kinbull has given a goal kick 
          ...  He's not having the best of days ! 
Min. 35 :(mel) M_Vidmar wins possession 
          ...  He plays the ball across to E_Libanio 
          ...  E_Libanio has time and space on the edge of the box! 
          ...  He shoots towards goal! 
          ...  The fans get off there seats! 
          ...  But it sails over !! 
Min. 38 :(mel) Melbourne Victory restructured their strategy to A 
Min. 39 :(zam) W_E_Quabbani with a neat pass into A_Rosenband 
          ...  A_Rosenband chases it through, he must score ! 
          ...  It hits the outside of the post 
          ...  And spins wide 
Min. 40 :(mel) It appears SW_Phillips is playing as a AM 
Min. 40 :(mel) interesting tactic change... 
          ...  Zeze_x04 will now play as DM 
Min. 40 :(mel) Mista_x11 shifts into the DM position in a tactical change 
Min. 40 :(mel) interesting tactic change... 
          ...  Y_Yoshida will now play as AM 
Min. 42 :(mel) SW_Phillips looks up for support for support 
          ...  He spots his team mate making a run now 
          ...  He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now! 
          ...  His team mate plays the through ball for him! 
          ...  But R_Beaton clears the ball to safety 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(zam) R_Slade sidesteps his marker 
          ...  That was too easy 
          ...  R_Slade aims the cheeky shot at goal! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  E_Galekovic looks dejected 
          ...  Zamalek 2-0 Melbourne Victory ...
Min. 44 :(zam) A_Gamil gets the ball on the wing 
          ...  He cuts inside K_Muscat! 
          ...  He has some space now! 
          ...  A_Gamil controls the ball well! 
          ...  He hits the shot towards goal! 
          ...  It hits the post!! 
          ...  But he beats the defender to the rebound 
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !! 
          ...  He's put it over 

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Zamalek 2-0 Melbourne Victory

Min. 47 :(zam) A_Rosenband runs down the flank 
          ...  He plays the ball across to R_Beaton 
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge by Y_Ito 
          ...  He timed it well 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  J_Khanye hits it towards the far post! 
          ...  E_Galekovic jumps well to claim it! 
Min. 48 :(mel) M_Vidmar drops his shoulder and takes it past the defender 
          ...  He gets past him! 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to Zeze_x04 
          ...  A well-placed shot from Zeze_x04 ! 
          ...  The fans get off there seats! 
          ...  But it sails over !! 
Min. 49 :(mel) A_Caceres with the header on 
          ...  He finds Y_Yoshida in space 
          ...  A_Gamil wins it well 
          ...  Perfectly timed! 
Min. 52 :(zam) A_Gamil takes possession 
          ...  He has his back towards goal 
          ...  He turns well 
          ...  A_Gamil with the deft touch! 
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal! 
          ...  E_Galekovic with a great save 
          ...  He holds onto it as well! 
Min. 53 :(mel) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders 
          ...  It seems Melbourne Victory will now be playing E 
Min. 54 :(zam) A_Rosenband plays a quick one-two with his team mate 
          ...  He runs towards goal now 
          ...  M_Vidmar tackles cleanly 
          ...  The linesman flags for the foul though! Unbelievable! It looked clean to me 
          ...  He got away with just a warning 
Min. 55 :(mel) It appears SW_Phillips is playing as a MF 
Min. 55 :(mel) It seems Zeze_x04 has switched to a MF 
Min. 55 :(mel) Mista_x11 changes position to fill a MF slot 
Min. 55 :(mel) Y_Yoshida changes position to fill a MF slot 
Min. 59 :(zam) W_E_Quabbani turns past the defender 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space 
          ...  He passes it to A_Gamil 
          ...  M_Packer stands his ground and wins the tackle 
Min. 60 :(mel) SW_Phillips loses I_Said 
          ...  Wonderful sliding challenge by H_Ossama 
Min. 61 :(zam) H_Ossama sidesteps Y_Ito 
          ...  H_Ossama throws himself at the ball ! 
          ...  He manages to reach the ball 
          ...  But E_Galekovic pulls out a save of the game 
Min. 61 :(mel) Zeze_x04 runs forward 
          ...  The cross hits Zeze_x04 on the butt and rebounds towards goal ! 
          ...  M_Abdel parries the shot 
          ...  And the defender clears it! 
Min. 63 :(mel) Zeze_x04 with a measured pass to A_Caceres 
          ...  A_Caceres has his eyes on the goal! 
          ...  He shoots! 
          ...  It hits the bar!! 
          ...  But he picks up the rebound 
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !! 
          ...  He's put it wide 
Min. 65 :(zam) Romario replaces S_Youssef to play as a FW 
Min. 67 :(mel) Melbourne Victory will now play A after the order comes from the dugout 
Min. 67 :(zam) A_Rosenband knocks it forward 
          ...  Y_Yoshida slips 
          ...  Romario gets to it! 
          ...  From long range Romario bends the ball towards goal! 
          ...  But E_Galekovic makes a fine save 
          ...  Wow!! That was close! 
          ...  He had to be at his best to reach that one! 
Min. 69 :(mel) Zeze_x04 hits the ball through the heart of the defence 
          ...  E_Libanio latches onto it! 
          ...  E_Libanio rises above the defence to head the ball ! 
          ...  M_Abdel with the acrobatic save 
          ...  He must have spotted the TV cameras! 
Min. 70 :(mel) interesting tactic change... 
          ...  SW_Phillips will now play as AM 
Min. 70 :(mel) Zeze_x04 moves into a DM role on the manager's orders 
Min. 70 :(mel) Mista_x11 moves into a DM role on the manager's orders 
Min. 70 :(mel) Y_Yoshida changes position to fill a AM slot 
Min. 70 :(mel) Mista_x11 is closed down 
          ...  He plays a quick pass 
          ...  SW_Phillips latches onto the ball 
          ...  SW_Phillips tries to beat M_Abdel from outside the area! 
          ...  M_Abdel with an amazing dive to the bottom left 
          ...  How he got to that one I don't know ! 
Min. 71 :(zam) J_Khanye jumps over A_Caceres's challenge 
          ...  J_Khanye sights up the goal 
          ...  He shoots! 
          ...  He has put it over the bar! 
          ...  He looks stunned by that miss! 
          ...  He puts his face in his hands! 
Min. 73 :(zam) I_Said finds the run of H_Ossama 
          ...  H_Ossama lobs E_Galekovic! 
          ...  But E_Galekovic punches it away 
          ...  That's gone out for a goal kick 
          ...  It was clear to everyone that E_Galekovic got a touch 
Min. 74 :(zam) A_Gamil heads the ball back to R_Beaton 
          ...  R_Beaton has his eyes on the goal! 
          ...  He shoots! 
          ...  E_Galekovic makes himself big and wins the ball 
Min. 75 :(mel) A_Caceres has the ball on the wing 
          ...  He knocks the ball past I_Said 
          ...  He puts in E_Libanio! 
          ...  S_Jordan clears with a diving header 
Min. 82 :(mel) The Melbourne Victory manager told his side to change to a P strategy 
Min. 82 :(mel) SW_Phillips is now playing as a MF 
Min. 82 :(mel) Zeze_x04 moves to DF 
Min. 82 :(mel) interesting tactic change... 
          ...  Mista_x11 will now play as MF 
Min. 82 :(mel) Y_Yoshida has changed his position on the pitch to a MF 
Min. 82 :(mel) M_Vidmar takes advantage of a mistake by S_Jordan 
          ...  It's a lucky break 
          ...  M_Vidmar sends it flying towards goal! 
          ...  M_Abdel with the diving save 
          ...  He must have spotted the TV cameras! 
Min. 87 :(mel) E_Libanio flicks it past the defender 
          ...  He runs forward 
          ...  E_Libanio has his eyes on the goal! 
          ...  He shoots! 
          ...  M_Abdel parries it 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  K_Muscat plays it towards the near post! 
          ...  M_Abdel jumps well to claim it! 
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(mel) SW_Phillips kills the ball dead 
          ...  The cross hits SW_Phillips on the butt and rebounds towards goal ! 
          ...  It's way wide 
          ...  The Zamalek fans behind the goal spread their arms out 
Min. 89 :(zam) A_Rosenband with the cross-field pass to Romario 
          ...  Y_Ito goes in with the block tackle 
          ...  He comes out of it with the ball 
          ...  Great tackle! 
Min. 92 :(zam) J_Khanye with a real burst of pace 
          ...  He leaves K_Muscat behind 
          ...  J_Khanye flings a shot at goal ! 
          ...  It hits the bar!! 
          ...  But he picks up the rebound 
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !! 
          ...  He's put it wide 

*************  FULL TIME  ****************


Match Details
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Venue                : Cairo Stadium
Attendance           : 40,000
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Zamalek Match Info
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Best player          : A_Gamil (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : S_Youssef (23), R_Slade (43)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Melbourne Victory Match Info
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Best player          : E_Libanio
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                                 Zamalek  |    Melbourne Victory
Attempts on Goal     :          16        |       14
Off target           :           6        |       5
On target            :          10        |       9
Possession           :          47        |       53
Corners              :           1        |       2
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       0
Subs Used            :           1        |       0
Fouls                :           9        |       6
Key Tackles          :           4        |       4
Key Passes           :          12        |       9
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Final Score          : Zamalek 2 - 0 Melbourne Victory
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Player Statistics - Zamalek
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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M_Abdel        GK  26   1   1   1  17 |  94  10   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 140   0   0   0
W_E_Quabbani   DF   1  21  10   5  22 |  94   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  10  40  10
I_Said         DF   1  20   9   3  22 |  94   0   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  66   0
A_Gamil        DF   2  19  12   7  35 |  94   0   2   2   0   2   0   0   0   0  82  30   7
S_Jordan       DF   1  17   8   4  35 |  94   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  18   0   0
A_Rosenband    MF   1  10  18  12  20 |  94   0   0   4   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  60   7
J_Khanye       MF   1  14  17  10  22 |  94   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  15   4
R_Slade        MF   1   9  19  11  38 |  94   0   0   1   0   2   1   0   0   0   0  15  44
H_Ossama       FW   1   9  12  20  39 |  94   0   1   0   0   4   0   0   0   0  26   0  17
S_Youssef      FW   1   5   6  18  25 |  66   0   0   0   0   1   1   0   0   0  10  10  42
R_Beaton       FW   1   6   6  15  35 |  94   0   1   0   0   2   0   0   0   0  29   0   7
A_Sayed        GK  18   1   1   1  16 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Paul_Cook      DF   1  19  10   7  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_A_Wahed      MF   1   9  16  12  30 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_A_Sisko      FW   1   7   8  17  32 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Romario        FW   1   7   9  19  29 |  28   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5

Player Statistics - Melbourne Victory
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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E_Galekovic    GK  28   1   1   1  13 |  94   9   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  43   0   0   0
M_Packer       DF   1  21   5   5  24 |  94   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  14   0   0
K_Muscat       DF   2  20  10   8  22 |  94   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  15   0   0
Y_Ito          DF   1  20  11   4  30 |  94   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0   0
SW_Phillips    MF   1   4  21  13  29 |  94   0   0   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0  14
A_Caceres      MF   1  10  23   8  27 |  94   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  30   2
Zeze_x04       DF   1  13  12   7  34 |  94   0   0   4   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  60   7
M_Vidmar       MF   2   9  27  11  24 |  94   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  30   5
Mista_x11      MF   1   9  13  10  29 |  94   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0 -10   5 -10
Y_Yoshida      MF   1   5  20  12  21 |  94   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -10 -10 -10
E_Libanio      FW   1  11  12  19  33 |  94   0   0   0   0   6   0   0   0   0   0   0  27
Zeno           GK  22   1   1   1  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Marcelo        DF   1  21  11   7  28 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
W_Souza        MF   1  10  18  12  17 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Tadrosse     MF   1   9  16  12  28 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Nasicimento  FW   1   2   6  16  37 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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