Friendly League

La Cucha
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Héctor Mainer kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Héctor Mainer in the 4th minute of play forced Simbo FC's goalkeeper Mías Khalifa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 7 played minutes Achtung Babies got a freekick which was hit by Bruno Guillelme. Mías Khalifa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Héctor Mainer, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. Tincho Palermo blasted a shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Eurico Velloso having to make a save. Eurico Velloso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tincho Palermo in the 21st minute of play. After 24 played minutes Achtung Babies got a freekick which was hit by Osvaldo Sayveon. After 32 minutes of play, Simbo FC's Tincho Palermo made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Eurico Velloso was left in no man's land by his defense there!

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Tincho Palermo to strike the kick off in the second half. Mías Khalifa made a fantastic save in the 52nd minute, when Héctor Mainer sent off a good shot on target. Enzo Díaz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 56 minutes, Héctor Mainer managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Achtung Babies's supporters crossed their fingers, but Héctor Mainer was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Eurico Velloso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nestor Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Torsten Norberg hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. Achtung Babies's Kobi Usabiaga was substituted for Héctor Mainer. Torsten Norberg kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. After 74 minutes of play, Achtung Babies's Kobi Usabiaga made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Mías Khalifa was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 79th minute the ball was on its way in behind Simbo FC's goalkeeper Mías Khalifa, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 87 minutes into the match, Kobi Usabiaga notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of Simbo FC's Mías Khalifa. Mías Khalifa was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. When Simbo FC's Miliano Sacristán in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Achtung Babies's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to Achtung Babies getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Elpidio Grabiel hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Achtung Babies's Kobi Usabiaga got a free kick in the 95th minute. Sabri Ravelli made a great header on Simbo FC's corner, it was just that Achtung Babies's Eurico Velloso managed to reach the ball for a save. The Achtung Babies supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Achtung Babies would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.