Friendly League

GELORA BUNG KARNO
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio kicked off to start the match. The audience was convinced that Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Dacian Nițescu was relentless in the 5th minute of the game. Rafaela FC's Inocencio Veronica played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jajat Mustari in the 7th minute of play. Rafaela FC's Inocencio Veronica played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Don Cabezon in the 9th minute of play. Freddy Sazon's late challenge caught a Rafaela FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Freddy Sazon helped the player get up and apologised. Freddy Sazon kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. Dacian Nițescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio in the 14th minute of the match. Inocencio Veronica showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Don Cabezon, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. Don Cabezon fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Inocencio Veronica having to interfere. The supporters of AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC booed when Rafaela FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eloy Gipuzkoa didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 21st minute, AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC's Don Cabezon dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. Dacian Nițescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ross Strong, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 27thth minute of the game Don Cabezon who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Rafaela FC's Inocencio Veronica was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 31 minutes into the match, AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC's goal looked a bit too open when Octavio Gonzo came free, but Dacian Nițescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 34 minutes into the match, AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC's Don Cabezon sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Inocencio Veronica narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Nico Veit's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dacian Nițescu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 37th minute of play. In the 40th minute, Rolando Jax left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Rafaela FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. In the 45th minute, Ryszard Owsiak hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 47th minute, Gorri Sañudo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Don Cabezon was the one to do the kick off. After 56 minutes of play, AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC's Don Cabezon made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Inocencio Veronica was left in no man's land by his defense there! AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC's Gorri Sañudo managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Octavio Gonzo in the 62 minute of the game. Inocencio Veronica showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Don Cabezon, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. In the 68th match minute, AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gorri Sañudo to maneuver through the defense. Dacian Nițescu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio's shot from short distance in the 70th minute. Don Cabezon's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Inocencio Veronica read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 72nd minute of play. Dacian Nițescu made a fantastic save in the 75th minute, when Karel-Jan Kerckmans sent off a good shot on target. Inocencio Veronica showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jajat Mustari in the 76th minute of the match. Octavio Gonzo in the 78thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Dacian Nițescu, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Inocencio Veronica showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Don Cabezon in the 82nd minute of the match. Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 83rd minute of the match, but Dacian Nițescu made a huge save. Rafaela FC's Inocencio Veronica played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Don Cabezon in the 85th minute of play. Dacian Nițescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nico Veit, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC made a substitution. Frank Rijkaard replaced Andre Darmuis. AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC's Samuel Mambru was substituted for Freddy Sazon. 91 minutes into the game, Gorri Sañudo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Rafaela FC the free kick. In the 91st match minute, AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gorri Sañudo to maneuver through the defense. For all the effort they put into the match, the Rafaela FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for AL TAQWA VILLAGE FC.