Friendly League

La Bombonera
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Matias Bilintx got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rigoberto Argider in the 12th minute of play forced Sporting de Gijón's goalkeeper Dante Fernendo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Verner Nordin in the 13th minute of play forced Sporting de Gijón's goalkeeper Dante Fernendo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 13 minutes into the match, Sporting de Gijón's goal looked a bit too open when Verner Nordin came free, but Dante Fernendo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dante Fernendo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rigoberto Argider, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. In the 18th minute, Saturnino Curcio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Verner Nordin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Dante Fernendo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Alejandro Rufo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Matias Bilintx's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 30thth minute, Martin Leheren skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Denis Bonadona who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 33rdth minute tested the skills of Martin Leheren when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Denis Bonadona had several of the Deportivo Luz y Fuerza's defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 33 minutes of play, received a pass and succeeded in some way to shoot a shot which went straight ahead into goal. This resulted in a 1-0 score and a disappointed Martin Leheren as he didn't even see the shot coming. A sloppy throw-in by Constantino Nuno in the 38th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Deportivo Luz y Fuerza's Gonzalo Franco. 39 minutes into the game, Matias Bilintx recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Martin Leheren. Matias Bilintx showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. After 46 played minutes Sporting de Gijón got a freekick which was hit by Constantino Nuno.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Rigoberto Argider was the one to do the kick off. The supporters of Deportivo Luz y Fuerza booed when Sporting de Gijón was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alejandro Rufo didn't get a good kick on the ball. A hard shot 53 in the game by Rigoberto Argider from a close distance when the talented Dante Fernendo managed to make a qualified save. Sporting de Gijón's players were relieved. A sloppy throw-in by Constantino Nuno in the 55th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Deportivo Luz y Fuerza's Jonny Saran. The audience thought a goal was coming when Rigoberto Argider got free with Dante Fernendo in the 58th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 60thth minute of the game Matias Bilintx who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Deportivo Luz y Fuerza's Martin Leheren was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Sporting de Gijón's Matias Bilintx in the 64th minute got a chance for a shot 64th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Deportivo Luz y Fuerza's goalie prevented a goal. Rigoberto Argider could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 70th minute of the match, but Dante Fernendo made a huge save. Sporting de Gijón's Denis Bonadona got a good chance for a goal in the 71st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of Deportivo Luz y Fuerza booed when Sporting de Gijón was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Esteban Ekaitz didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Sporting de Gijón's Esteban Ekaitz got a free kick in the 76th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Miran Moco in the 77th minute of play forced Sporting de Gijón's goalkeeper Dante Fernendo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 84th minute Matias Bilintx shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Martin Leheren saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 94th minute Sporting de Gijón were awarded a corner. Saturnino Curcio went to the cornerflag to take it. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Sporting de Gijón had played much better football throughout.