Friendly League

Sporting Arena
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Nicasio Tijerina kicked off to start the match. Guillen Ubiña showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Denny Olson in the 3rd minute of the match. Estevez Lavega struck a weak shot in the 8th minute. Tuan Libby didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sporting Buceo. 13 minutes into the match, Zamalek FC's goalkeeper Tuan Libby had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nicasio Tijerina. 15 minutes into the game, Nicasio Tijerina was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Sporting Buceo's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Zamalek FC the free kick. The supporters of Zamalek FC booed when Sporting Buceo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nicasio Tijerina didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Nicasio Tijerina got free in front of the goal in the 19th minute he wasn't very focused and chipped the ball just over the goal. Tuan Libby was delighted since he was out of position and the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. In the 22ndth minute of the game Nicasio Tijerina who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Zamalek FC's Tuan Libby was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Sporting Buceo were awarded a corner in the 26th minute after Zamalek FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Martxel Bernia took the corner. Xarles Gadañon was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Sporting Buceo's Nicasio Tijerina got a good chance for a goal in the 31st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 33 minutes into the match, Zamalek FC's goalkeeper Tuan Libby had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nicasio Tijerina. Sporting Buceo's Guillen Ubiña played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Malcolm Neal in the 36th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Zamalek FC's zone, Nicasio Tijerina stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Tuan Libby came out of the goal and Nicasio Tijerina tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Zamalek FC's Denny Olson got a free kick in the 38th minute. In the 39th match minute, Zamalek FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lloyd Warren to maneuver through the defense. Tuan Libby made a fantastic save in the 39th minute, when Martxel Bernia sent off a good shot on target. Tuan Libby made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nicasio Tijerina in the 46th minute. Sporting Buceo's Estevez Lavega was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 47th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Malcolm Neal to strike the kick off in the second half. Estevez Lavega sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Tuan Libby made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nicasio Tijerina in the 54th minute of play. Malcolm Neal hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. Martxel Bernia took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 57th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Tuan Libby. Zamalek FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nicasio Tijerina in the 58th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tuan Libby prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Zamalek FC's Denny Olson got a free kick in the 60th minute. The supporters of Sporting Buceo booed when Zamalek FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lloyd Warren didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Sporting Buceo's Nicasio Tijerina in the 63rd minute got a chance for a shot 63rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Zamalek FC's goalie prevented a goal. Denny Olson got his second yellow card in the match during the 63rd minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. Denny Olson kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. Martxel Bernia took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 65th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Tuan Libby. Zamalek FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Tuan Libby made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nicasio Tijerina in the 66th minute of play. In the 68th match minute, Zamalek FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Young Cross to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 70 minutes, Martxel Bernia managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sporting Buceo's supporters crossed their fingers, but Martxel Bernia was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Sporting Buceo's Nicasio Tijerina in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Zamalek FC's goalie prevented a goal. 75 minutes into the match, Zamalek FC's goal looked a bit too open when Nicasio Tijerina came free, but Tuan Libby reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Sporting Buceo's Estevez Lavega in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Zamalek FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 77thth minute of the game Nicasio Tijerina who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Zamalek FC's Tuan Libby was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Guillen Ubiña took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Malcolm Neal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Sporting Buceo's Nicasio Tijerina in the 85th minute got a chance for a shot 85th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Zamalek FC's goalie prevented a goal. Estevez Lavega blasted a shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Tuan Libby having to make a save. The Sporting Buceo fans' excitement grew in the 91st match minute when Sporting Buceo's Nicasio Tijerina looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 3-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Estevez Lavega charged in rather forcefully in the 96th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Estevez Lavega the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Sporting Buceo were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Zamalek FC for a fine match.