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FRIENDLIES - ROUND 1

Back to the Drawing board.

A friendly that produced minimal effort from both teams, as they were on respectful terms with Thuringwethil's previous connection to TIG, and Sauron's investment this year. With such a low effort, it was no surprise both defenses were up to the task of shutting out the offenses, and as the game drew on, neither side decided to spoil the result by pushing for the winning goal.

Angfauglith 0-0 Tol In Gaurhoth
tot shots 7-9
on target 2-4
GOALS:
YELLOW CARDS:
*Angfauglith- Galdor, Balrog #3, Gorgol, Balrog #2, Thuringwethil
*TIG- LomWight, GalWight55, NogWolf, GwathWolf

Perhaps one of the more amiable matches of Round 1, but still fairly competitive at the start, as both seemed to want to test the capabilities of the other. When Tar Ancalimon broke the tie, as halftime was approaching, Armenolos put all efforts to defense. This allowed Gondor to fight their way back into the match, with Anarion tying the score in the 67th minute. Afterwards, both were content with the result and kicked the ball around for the remainder.

Armenelos 1-1 Gondor
tot shots 11-10
on target 5-5
GOALS:
*40, 1-0 Tar Ancalimon (Tar Calmacil)
*67, 1-1 Anarion (Turambar)
YELLOW CARDS:
*Armenelos- Ar Gimilzor
*Gondor- Earnil I

Knowing they would meet again, Minas Tirith and Mordor played extremely conservative, unwilling to give anything away. This shows even in the rather few cards that were handed out. Once the Nazgul put Mordor ahead, they did not desire to expand their lead and give Minas Tirith a reason to go into group play angry and vengeful. So, they simply kicked possession back to Minas Tirith and played defense. Mardil was able to get the equalizer in the 2nd half, and both just played possession to close out the match.

Minas Tirith 1-1 Mordor
tot shots 12-13
on target 5-4
GOALS:
*34, 0-1 Nazgul #5 (Nazgul #4)
*65, 1-1 Mardil (Boromir I)
YELLOW CARDS:
*MTirith- Ostoher, Earnur
*Mordor- Fellbeast #1, Shagrat, Gorbag