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Match of the Day

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Kickoff: 2025-08-24 16:00:00 (Friendly Cup)
Team   Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FT
Ghost of Bautzen
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7
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17
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41
@ Social Distance Runners
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6
14
7
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27
Attendance: 0
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15:00 Cointoss won by Social Distance Runners, elects to receive
15:00 Yuki Uchiyama (K) kicks the ball for 64, Vidura Chia (KR/L) returns, tackled by Unaloto Moeaki (STT), this was a 24 yards return, Agustin Mathis (G/R) missed the tackle, offense is on the field now, 1 and 10 on own 25 more
14:50 1 and 10 to go on own 25, Stavros Stein (OC) snaps the ball to Troy Law (QB), Troy Law (QB) selected Clinton Koontz (TE/L) as target, Nathan Mcmillen (DE/R) breaks through the line, Udo Weber (FB/R) blocks, Kou Kawashima (OLB/R) seems to go for the blitz, this inner left pass goes to the receiver, who catches the ball, the tackle was missed by Shoji Enomoto (CB/R), Yoshio Yano (MLB) made the tackle, forward progress: 10 yards, New first down (Shotgun 2 WR vs. 3-3-5) more
14:19 1 and 10 to go on own 35, Stavros Stein (OC) snaps the ball to Troy Law (QB), hands off to Udo Weber (FB/R), he starts running over the right end, Abdullah Qasem (DE/L) breaks through, Aleksej Schuhmacher (TE/R) blocks, Udo Weber (FB/R) tackled by Yutaka Irie (OLB/L), forward progress: 5 yards (Shotgun 2 WR vs. 3-3-5) more
13:50 2 and 5 to go on own 40, Stavros Stein (OC) snaps the ball to Troy Law (QB), hands off to Cosimo Werner (HB/R), he starts running over the right end, Abdullah Qasem (DE/L) breaks through, Yutaka Irie (OLB/L) goes for the blitz, Udo Weber (FB/C) blocks, Nathan Mcmillen (DE/R) tackles Cosimo Werner (HB/R), forward progress: no gain (Flexbone vs. 3-3-5) more
13:22 3 and 5 to go on own 40, Stavros Stein (OC) snaps the ball to Troy Law (QB), Troy Law (QB) selected Malik Kahn (WR/L) as target, Norio Nakazawa (MLB) seems to go for the blitz, Udo Weber (FB/R) blocks, this outer left pass is incomplete, overthrown, no progress (Shotgun 2 WR vs. 3-4-4) more
13:14 Dušan Kuźnicki (P) punts the ball from own 40 for 41, Hiroaki Morri (KR/C) is returning the ball, tackled by Rouven Schröder (G/R), this was a 9 yards return
13:10 1 and 10 to go on own 28, Lucian Fechete (OC) snaps the ball to Bassam Abdel (QB), who runs by himself, he starts running over the center, Alexey Bairamov (DE/R) breaks through, Bassam Abdel (QB) tackled by El Akhdar Hoffman (MLB), forward progress: 8 yards (Singleback Spread vs. 3-4-4) more
12:42 2 and 2 to go on own 36, Lucian Fechete (OC) snaps the ball to Bassam Abdel (QB), Bassam Abdel (QB) selected Ichirou Kagabu (WR/L) as target, Achmed Abdullah (OLB/L) seems to go for the blitz, the receiver of this outer screen left pass catches the ball, Ichirou Kagabu (WR/L) tackled by Raymon Handley (CB/R), forward progress: 9 yards, New first down (Singleback Spread vs. 5-3-3) more
12:12 1 and 10 to go on own 45, Lucian Fechete (OC) snaps the ball to Bassam Abdel (QB), Bassam Abdel (QB) selected Ichirou Kagabu (WR/L) as target, this outer screen left pass goes to the receiver, who catches the ball, Ichirou Kagabu (WR/L) tackled by Raymon Handley (CB/R), forward progress: 6 yards (Singleback Spread vs. 3-4-4) more
11:43 2 and 4 to go on opp 49, Lucian Fechete (OC) snaps the ball to Bassam Abdel (QB), Bassam Abdel (QB) selected Amado Ilavský (TE/R) as target, Alexey Bairamov (DE/R) breaks through the line, Manabu Kawashima (FB/R) blocks, Ubwa Rial (MLB) seems to go for the blitz, this inner right pass is incomplete, the receiver was not able to make the catch, no progress (Shotgun 2 WR vs. 3-4-4) more
11:34 3 and 4 to go on opp 49, Lucian Fechete (OC) snaps the ball to Bassam Abdel (QB), Bassam Abdel (QB) selected Ichirou Kagabu (WR/L) as target, Alexey Bairamov (DE/R) breaks through the line, Manabu Kawashima (FB/R) blocks, El Akhdar Hoffman (MLB) seems to go for the blitz, the pass goes outer left to the receiver, who catches the ball, Ichirou Kagabu (WR/L) tackled by Raymon Handley (CB/R), forward progress: 9 yards, New first down (Shotgun 2 WR vs. 3-4-4) more
11:24 Social Distance Runners: Alexey Bairamov (DE/R) injured (Sprained ankle) during the play (Shotgun 2 WR vs. 3-4-4) more
11:24 1 and 10 to go on opp 40, Lucian Fechete (OC) snaps the ball to Bassam Abdel (QB), Bassam Abdel (QB) selected Ichirou Kagabu (WR/L) as target, Ubwa Rial (MLB) seems to go for the blitz, this inner left pass goes to the receiver, who catches the ball, tackled by Raymon Handley (CB/R), forward progress: 13 yards, New first down (Wishbone vs. 3-4-4) more
10:52 1 and 10 to go on opp 27, Lucian Fechete (OC) snaps the ball to Bassam Abdel (QB), who runs by himself, this seems to be a run over the center, Klaus Fjeld (DE/R) breaks through, El Akhdar Hoffman (MLB) goes for the blitz, Bassam Abdel (QB) tackled by Klaus Fjeld (DE/R), forward progress: no gain (Singleback Spread vs. 3-4-4) more
10:25 2 and 10 to go on opp 27, Lucian Fechete (OC) snaps the ball to Bassam Abdel (QB), Manabu Kawashima (FB/R) gets the ball, he starts running over the right end, Cristiano Mantegna (DE/L) breaks through, Manabu Kawashima (FB/R) tackled by Klaus Fjeld (DE/R), forward progress: no gain (Shotgun 4 WR vs. 3-4-4) more
9:57 3 and 10 to go on opp 27, Lucian Fechete (OC) snaps the ball to Bassam Abdel (QB), Bassam Abdel (QB) selected Hiro Egami (TE/R) as target, Ubwa Rial (MLB) seems to go for the blitz, the pass goes inner right to the receiver, incomplete, overthrown, no progress (I-formation vs. 3-4-4) more
9:49 Yuki Uchiyama (K) kicks the ball for the field goal, 44 yard field goal is good
9:45 Yuki Uchiyama (K) kicks the ball for 63, Vidura Chia (KR/L) returns, tackled by Agustin Mathis (G/R), this was a 17 yards return, offense is on the field now, 1 and 10 on own 19 more
9:38 1 and 10 to go on own 19, Stavros Stein (OC) snaps the ball to Troy Law (QB), Udo Weber (FB/R) gets the ball, he starts running over the left end, Kou Kawashima (OLB/R) goes for the blitz, Clinton Koontz (TE/L) blocks, Abdullah Qasem (DE/L) tackles Udo Weber (FB/R), forward progress: no gain (Shotgun 2 WR vs. 3-3-5) more
9:11 2 and 10 to go on own 19, Stavros Stein (OC) snaps the ball to Troy Law (QB), Troy Law (QB) selected Malik Kahn (WR/L) as target, this outer left pass is incomplete, overthrown, no progress (Singleback Big vs. 5-3-3) more
9:02 3 and 10 to go on own 19, Stavros Stein (OC) snaps the ball to Troy Law (QB), hands off to Cosimo Werner (HB/R), he starts running over the right end, Cosimo Werner (HB/R) tackled by Nathan Mcmillen (DE/R), forward progress: tackle for loss of 1 yards (Flexbone vs. 3-4-4) more
8:35 Dušan Kuźnicki (P) punts the ball from own 18 for 39, Hiroaki Morri (KR/C) is returning the ball, Raymon Handley (G/L) missed the tackle,tackled by Clinton Koontz (TE/L), this was a 14 yards return
8:29 1 and 10 to go on opp 43, Lucian Fechete (OC) snaps the ball to Bassam Abdel (QB), Bassam Abdel (QB) selected Hiro Egami (TE/R) as target, Klaus Fjeld (DE/R) breaks through the line, Manabu Kawashima (FB/C) blocks, Achmed Abdullah (OLB/L) seems to go for the blitz, this inner right pass goes to the receiver, who catches the ball, the tackle was missed by Vainius Kazlauskas (CB/L), tackled by El Akhdar Hoffman (MLB), forward progress: 11 yards, New first down (I-formation vs. 3-4-4) more
7:58 1 and 10 to go on opp 32, Lucian Fechete (OC) snaps the ball to Bassam Abdel (QB), Bassam Abdel (QB) selected Andy Blanc (WR/R) as target, Klaus Fjeld (DE/R) breaks through the line, Achmed Abdullah (OLB/L) seems to go for the blitz, the receiver of this outer right pass catches the ball, Vainius Kazlauskas (CB/L) tackled him, forward progress: 11 yards, New first down (Singleback Spread vs. 3-4-4) more
7:26 1 and 10 to go on opp 21, Lucian Fechete (OC) snaps the ball to Bassam Abdel (QB), Bassam Abdel (QB) selected Andy Blanc (WR/R) as target, Klaus Fjeld (DE/R) breaks through the line, El Akhdar Hoffman (MLB) seems to go for the blitz, the pass goes outer right to the receiver, who catches the ball, Vainius Kazlauskas (CB/L) made the tackle, forward progress: 14 yards, New first down (Singleback Spread vs. 3-4-4) more
6:55 1 and goal to go on opp 7, Lucian Fechete (OC) snaps the ball to Bassam Abdel (QB), hands off to Jürgen Fikar (HB/C), he starts running over the left end, Cristiano Mantegna (DE/L) brings down Jürgen Fikar (HB/C), nice tackle, forward progress: no gain (I-formation vs. 5-3-3) more
6:27 2 and goal to go on opp 7, Lucian Fechete (OC) snaps the ball to Bassam Abdel (QB), Bassam Abdel (QB) selected Ichirou Kagabu (WR/L) as target, Achmed Abdullah (OLB/L) seems to go for the blitz, this outer left pass goes to the receiver, who catches the ball, Ichirou Kagabu (WR/L) tackled by Raymon Handley (CB/R), forward progress: 7 yards (I-formation vs. 4-4-3) more
6:17 touchdown more
6:17 Ball spotted on the 15, Yuki Uchiyama (K) kicks the ball for the PAT, PAT is good
6:17 Yuki Uchiyama (K) kicks the ball for 63, Cosimo Werner (KR/R) returns, tackled by Guy Patterson (G/L), this was a 19 yards return, offense is on the field now, 1 and 10 on own 21 more
6:09 1 and 10 to go on own 21, Stavros Stein (OC) snaps the ball to Troy Law (QB), Troy Law (QB) selected Malik Kahn (WR/L) as target, the receiver of this outer left pass catches the ball, Hikaru Irie (FS/R) tackled him, forward progress: 10 yards, New first down (I-formation vs. 3-4-4) more
5:37 1 and 10 to go on own 31, Stavros Stein (OC) snaps the ball to Troy Law (QB), Udo Weber (FB/R) gets the ball, this seems to be a run over the left end, Abdullah Qasem (DE/L) tackles Udo Weber (FB/R), forward progress: 1 yards (Shotgun 2 WR vs. 3-3-5) more
5:10 2 and 9 to go on own 32, Stavros Stein (OC) snaps the ball to Troy Law (QB), Troy Law (QB) selected Malik Kahn (WR/L) as target, Abdullah Qasem (DE/L) breaks through the line, Udo Weber (FB/C) blocks, the pass goes inner left to the receiver, incomplete, he was not able to make the catch, no progress (Wishbone vs. 4-4-3) more
5:01 3 and 9 to go on own 32, Stavros Stein (OC) snaps the ball to Troy Law (QB), Cosimo Werner (HB/L) gets the ball, this seems to be a run over the left end, Norio Nakazawa (MLB) goes for the blitz, Clinton Koontz (TE/R) blocks, Abdullah Qasem (DE/L) tackles Cosimo Werner (HB/L), forward progress: 1 yards (Pro set vs. 3-4-4) more
4:34 Dušan Kuźnicki (P) punts the ball from own 33 for 53, Hiroaki Morri (KR/C) is returning the ball, no, the ball was downed, no return
4:34 1 and 10 to go on own 14, Lucian Fechete (OC) snaps the ball to Bassam Abdel (QB), who hands off to Hachiro Tani (HB/R), this seems to be a run over the right end, El Akhdar Hoffman (MLB) goes for the blitz, Hachiro Tani (HB/R) tackled by Achmed Abdullah (OLB/L), forward progress: 6 yards (Wishbone vs. 3-4-4) more
4:28 Social Distance Runners: Alexey Bairamov (DE/R) is back in the game after his injury (Wishbone vs. 3-4-4) more
4:05 2 and 4 to go on own 20, Lucian Fechete (OC) snaps the ball to Bassam Abdel (QB), Bassam Abdel (QB) selected Ichirou Kagabu (WR/L) as target, Alexey Bairamov (DE/R) breaks through the line, Manabu Kawashima (FB/R) blocks, this outer left pass goes to the receiver, who catches the ball, Ichirou Kagabu (WR/L) tackled by Vainius Kazlauskas (CB/R), forward progress: 3 yards (Shotgun 4 WR vs. 3-4-4) more
3:54 Social Distance Runners: Lathan Higgins (NT) injured (Sprained ankle) during the play (Shotgun 4 WR vs. 3-4-4) more
3:54 Ghost of Bautzen : Mario Castro (OT/L) injured (Sprained ankle) during the play (Shotgun 4 WR vs. 3-4-4) more
3:54 3 and 1 to go on own 23, Lucian Fechete (OC) snaps the ball to Bassam Abdel (QB), Bassam Abdel (QB) selected Jürgen Fikar (HB/L) as target, Cristiano Mantegna (DE/L) breaks through, Manabu Kawashima (FB/C) blocks, the receiver of this outer screen left pass catches the ball, Jürgen Fikar (HB/L) tackled by Rouven Schröder (CB/R), forward progress: 4 yards, New first down (Wishbone vs. 5-3-3) more
3:25 1 and 10 to go on own 27, Lucian Fechete (OC) snaps the ball to Bassam Abdel (QB), Bassam Abdel (QB) selected Ichirou Kagabu (WR/L) as target, El Akhdar Hoffman (MLB) seems to go for the blitz, this outer left pass goes to the receiver, who catches the ball, Rouven Schröder (CB/R) missed his chance for a tackle, tackled by Achmed Abdullah (OLB/R), forward progress: 11 yards, New first down (Singleback Spread vs. 3-4-4) more
2:53 1 and 10 to go on own 38, Lucian Fechete (OC) snaps the ball to Bassam Abdel (QB), Bassam Abdel (QB) selected Andy Blanc (WR/R) as target, Alexey Bairamov (DE/R) breaks through the line, Manabu Kawashima (FB/C) blocks, Justin Cade (OLB/L) seems to go for the blitz, this inner right pass is incomplete, the receiver was not able to make the catch, no progress (Wishbone vs. 3-4-4) more
2:45 2 and 10 to go on own 38, Lucian Fechete (OC) snaps the ball to Bassam Abdel (QB), Bassam Abdel (QB) selected Ichirou Kagabu (WR/L) as target, Ubwa Rial (MLB) seems to go for the blitz, Manabu Kawashima (FB/R) blocks, the pass goes outer left to the receiver, incomplete, he was not able to make the catch, no progress (Shotgun 4 WR vs. 3-4-4) more
2:36 3 and 10 to go on own 38, Lucian Fechete (OC) snaps the ball to Bassam Abdel (QB), who hands off to Manabu Kawashima (FB/C), he starts running over the left end, Manabu Kawashima (FB/C) tackled by Achmed Abdullah (OLB/R), forward progress: 4 yards (Goalline O vs. 5-3-3) more
2:30 Ghost of Bautzen : Bassam Abdel (QB) injured (Sprained ankle) during the play (Goalline O vs. 5-3-3) more
2:30 Toshiaki Sugita (P) punts the ball from own 42 for 39, Cosimo Werner (KR/C) is returning the ball, tackled by Agustin Mathis (G/L), this was a 7 yards return
2:27 1 and 10 to go on own 26, Stavros Stein (OC) snaps the ball to Troy Law (QB), who hands off to Udo Weber (FB/R), this seems to be a run over the left end, Kou Kawashima (OLB/R) goes for the blitz, Clinton Koontz (TE/L) blocks, and gets tackled by Hitoshi Hirano (SS/C), forward progress: 6 yards (Shotgun 2 WR vs. 3-3-5) more
1:57 2 and 4 to go on own 32, Stavros Stein (OC) snaps the ball to Troy Law (QB), Troy Law (QB) selected Sandy Ohara (WR/L) as target, Abdullah Qasem (DE/L) breaks through the line, Udo Weber (FB/C) blocks, the pass goes outer left to the receiver, who catches the ball, Sandy Ohara (WR/L) tackled by Shoji Enomoto (CB/R), forward progress: 3 yards (Wishbone vs. 4-4-3) more
1:23 3 and 1 to go on own 35, Stavros Stein (OC) snaps the ball to Troy Law (QB), Troy Law (QB) selected Sandy Ohara (WR/L) as target, Abdullah Qasem (DE/L) breaks through the line, Udo Weber (FB/C) blocks, the pass goes inner left to the receiver, who catches the ball, Sandy Ohara (WR/L) tackled by Shoji Enomoto (CB/R), forward progress: 7 yards, New first down (Flexbone vs. 5-3-3) more
0:50 1 and 10 to go on own 42, Stavros Stein (OC) snaps the ball to Troy Law (QB), Troy Law (QB) selected Miloš Vorel (WR/R) as target, Yutaka Irie (OLB/L) seems to go for the blitz, this outer right pass goes to the receiver, who catches the ball, the tackle was missed by Agustin Mathis (CB/L), Yoshio Yano (MLB) tackled him, forward progress: 14 yards, New first down (Pro set vs. 4-3-4) more
0:18 1 and 10 to go on opp 44, Leonardo Fischer (OC) snaps the ball to Troy Law (QB), Troy Law (QB) selected Sandy Ohara (WR/L) as target, Nathan Mcmillen (DE/R) breaks through the line, Udo Weber (FB/R) blocks, this outer left pass is incomplete, the receiver was not able to make the catch, no progress (Shotgun 2 WR vs. 3-3-5) more
0:10 2 and 10 to go on opp 44, Leonardo Fischer (OC) snaps the ball to Troy Law (QB), Troy Law (QB) selected Miloš Vorel (WR/R) as target, Kou Kawashima (OLB/R) seems to go for the blitz, Udo Weber (FB/R) blocks, the pass goes outer right to the receiver, who catches the ball, Agustin Mathis (CB/L) made the tackle, forward progress: 9 yards (Shotgun 4 WR vs. 3-3-5) more
0:01 Social Distance Runners: Lathan Higgins (NT) is back in the game after his injury (Shotgun 4 WR vs. 3-3-5) more
Recap

Highlights of the Friendly Cup Match

Written by: Winston P. Grumblebutt

In what experts predicted would be a safe win for the home team, the Social Distance Runners, we witnessed a surprising display of resilience and fight from the visiting team, Ghost of Bautzen. Though the final scoreboard showed a 41-27 defeat for the Runners, let us not overlook the sheer determination demonstrated on the field.

The game kicked off with the Social Distance Runners opting to receive the ball first, showcasing confidence right from the start. The Runners began tentatively with early plays struggling to find rhythm, yet managed to scrape together a few yards here and there with notable contributions from players like Troy Law and Udo Weber.

As the first quarter progressed, it was Yuki Uchiyama who hammered home a commendable 44-yard field goal, putting the Runners on the board early, despite the Ghost of Bautzen’s defensive efforts led by Achmed Abdullah.

In the second quarter, the Runners found their stride, with Bassam Abdel dynamically tossing the pigskin to create significant forward plays. This quarter saw them push ahead with a touchdown that shifted momentum in their favor, signaling a dogged spirit not easily quelled. Unfortunately, the Ghost of Bautzen answered back robustly, exerting pressure that led to a momentous interception late in the second quarter, further establishing their dominance.

As we rolled into the third quarter, the Ghoulish squad fortified their position by capitalizing on turnovers, leaving the Runners scrambling. Despite a valiant effort from the Runners, including commendable tackles and attempts to turn the tide, the results fell in favor of the Ghosts, who capitalized on momentum shifts effectively.

The final quarter witnessed multiple mishaps, as players on both sides logged injuries, and missed opportunities hindered the Runners' chances of closing the gap. In a game that should have been controlled by the Runners, it turned into a riveting showcase of grit and strategy from Ghost of Bautzen.

In conclusion, while the scoreboard does tell a harsh story, the heart shown by the Social Distance Runners is something cantankerous fans must admire. Even in defeat, their gallant effort has left an indelible mark, reminding everyone that they indeed fought for every single yard until the last second. The final score may suggest a definitive win for Ghost of Bautzen at 41-27, but to those who witnessed, it remains a sport full of hope and potential for the Runners.