Friendly League

Juan Jose Pizzuti
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) La masia's Wes Lieckens 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. Elpidio Beat made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wes Lieckens in the 6th minute of play. 9 minutes into the match, 25 de Abril Futbol Club's goal looked a bit too open when Wes Lieckens came free, but Elpidio Beat reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 13 played minutes La masia got a freekick which was hit by Stan Van Caels. Slawomir Turak's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Maximino Cesario read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 14th minute of play. Miguel Urtungo kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. After 18 played minutes 25 de Abril Futbol Club got a freekick which was hit by Israel Reno. After some fancy dribbling in the 19th minute, Wes Lieckens managed to get in a good position for a shot. La masia's supporters rose to their feet, but Wes Lieckens was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Elpidio Beat breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Olgierd Wozniak in the 20th minute of play forced 25 de Abril Futbol Club's goalkeeper Elpidio Beat to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 23 played minutes 25 de Abril Futbol Club got a freekick which was hit by Severiano Oliviero. 25 de Abril Futbol Club's Slawomir Turak got a good chance for a goal in the 26th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When La masia's Wes Lieckens in the 28th minute got a chance for a shot 28th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye 25 de Abril Futbol Club's goalie prevented a goal. 29 minutes into the match, 25 de Abril Futbol Club's Slawomir Turak sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Maximino Cesario narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Maximino Cesario made an important save on a dangerous shot by Slawomir Turak in the 32nd minute. In the 34th minute the ball was on its way in behind La masia's goalkeeper Maximino Cesario, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Olgierd Wozniak in the 37th minute of play forced 25 de Abril Futbol Club's goalkeeper Elpidio Beat to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 25 de Abril Futbol Club's Severiano Oliviero was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Maximino Cesario in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Zeledon Sendoa hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. Slawomir Turak could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 42nd minute of the match, but Maximino Cesario made a huge save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Wes Lieckens in the 44th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Elpidio Beat prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The throw-in from Stan Van Caels in the 45th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by 25 de Abril Futbol Club's Hermes Jesus. 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.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Slawomir Turak stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Elpidio Beat made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Olgierd Wozniak in the 51st minute of play. 51 minutes into the match, Olgierd Wozniak had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Elpidio Beat. 25 de Abril Futbol Club's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Olgierd Wozniak was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. In the 59th minute, Slawomir Turak ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Maximino Cesario was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. Maximino Cesario showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Slawomir Turak, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. 62 minutes into the game, 25 de Abril Futbol Club's Slawomir Turak nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Maximino Cesario made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. 25 de Abril Futbol Club made a substitution. Alfonso Txilar replaced Zeledon Sendoa. 25 de Abril Futbol Club's Leon Fresco was substituted for Gavino Egoitz. 73 minutes into the match, La masia's goal looked a bit too open when Slawomir Turak came free, but Maximino Cesario reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Stan Van Caels fell near the penalty area in the 74th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored La masia's protests and gave Stan Van Caels a yellow card for diving instead. Israel Reno got his second yellow card in the match during the 78th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. Israel Reno kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. After 80 played minutes La masia got a freekick which was hit by Stan Van Caels. Severiano Oliviero hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. The long shot by Kent Stuckens in the 87th minute really tested Elpidio Beat's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. After a rather tough play, 25 de Abril Futbol Club's Alfonso Txilar got a free kick in the 88th minute. Elpidio Beat showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Olgierd Wozniak, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. After a rather tough play, 25 de Abril Futbol Club's Severiano Oliviero got a free kick in the 91st minute. La masia's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.