Friendly League

C.V. Spartan Stadium
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) El Canalla de Chicago's Monty Stout started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. An unexpectedly hard shot by Monty Stout in the 5th minute of play forced S.D. Bajen's goalkeeper Pascal Avalos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Devon Pollard fell near the penalty area in the 5th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored S.D. Bajen's protests and gave Devon Pollard a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, S.D. Bajen's Devon Pollard got a free kick in the 5th minute. A collision led to El Canalla de Chicago getting a freekick after 6 minutes play. Clark Lindsey hit a great ball. After 8 played minutes S.D. Bajen got a freekick which was hit by Odell McPherson. In the 9th minute the ball was on its way in behind S.D. Bajen's goalkeeper Pascal Avalos, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Monty Stout in the 11th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pascal Avalos prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Jonah Peck made an important save on a dangerous shot by Devin Madison in the 13th minute. After a rather tough play, El Canalla de Chicago's Julian Corcoran got a free kick in the 14th minute. Jonah Peck was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Lane Berg showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 15 minute of play. Erik Clifton struck a weak shot in the 17th minute. Jonah Peck didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for S.D. Bajen. In the 21st match minute, El Canalla de Chicago was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rudolph Thurman to maneuver through the defense. Lane Berg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Monty Stout fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pascal Avalos having to interfere. In the 28th minute, Devon Pollard hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Pascal Avalos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Monty Stout, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Rudolph Thurman took the ball and in the 35 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Pascal Avalos. Pascal Avalos dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. Pascal Avalos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Clark Lindsey in the 38th minute of the match. With a little luck, El Canalla de Chicago's Jonah Peck got control of the ball when Lane Berg tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 43rd minute S.D. Bajen were awarded a corner. Erik Clifton went to the cornerflag to take it. James Uribe might have been able to make a better finish in the 46th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Pascal Avalos. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. James Uribe ran back to his position shaking his head. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

S.D. Bajen made a substitution. Mohammed Cagle replaced Robbie Parson. 53 minutes into the game, Abraham Boyer was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. S.D. Bajen's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave El Canalla de Chicago the free kick. In the 53rd match minute, S.D. Bajen was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abraham Boyer to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, S.D. Bajen's Pascal Avalos got control of the ball when Clark Lindsey tried to sneak it across the goal line. 64 minutes into the match, S.D. Bajen's goalkeeper Pascal Avalos had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Monty Stout. 64 minutes into the game, Monty Stout cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Pascal Avalos was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. El Canalla de Chicago's Bernie Rosales was substituted for Rudolph Thurman. El Canalla de Chicago made a substitution. Cobi Babcock replaced A.J. Fernandez. Mohammed Cagle made in the 70th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Devon Pollard. Clark Lindsey came free with the goalkeeper in the 71st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Pascal Avalos could save by the left post. A collision led to El Canalla de Chicago getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. James Uribe hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Clark Lindsey in the 75th minute of play forced S.D. Bajen's goalkeeper Pascal Avalos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. S.D. Bajen's Pascal Avalos proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 76th minute of the match, managed to save S.D. Bajen from getting a goal against them. Clark Lindsey sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, S.D. Bajen's Pascal Avalos got control of the ball when Monty Stout tried to sneak it across the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Monty Stout got free with Pascal Avalos in the 91st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Adolfo Harris's late challenge caught a El Canalla de Chicago's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Adolfo Harris helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, S.D. Bajen's Adolfo Harris got a free kick in the 97th minute. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. El Canalla de Chicago had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.