Friendly League

S y D Serengueti
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Silver Play 2's Franco Muñoz 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. Real Academia Serengetti's Julian Bermudez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luis Jakes in the 4th minute of play. Franco Muñoz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Julian Bermudez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Franco Muñoz in the 7th minute of play. 8 minutes into the game, Lisandro Esquipula was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Real Academia Serengetti's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Silver Play 2 the free kick. In the 8th match minute, Real Academia Serengetti was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lisandro Esquipula to maneuver through the defense. Ildefonso Madeo might have been able to make a better finish in the 9th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Julian Bermudez. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Ildefonso Madeo ran back to his position shaking his head. After a defensive mix-up in Real Academia Serengetti's zone, Franco Muñoz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Julian Bermudez came out of the goal and Franco Muñoz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to Silver Play 2 getting a freekick after 14 minutes play. Ildefonso Madeo hit a great ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Segundo Cordairo during the 20th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Real Academia Serengetti getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Segundo Cordairo hit a great ball. Silver Play 2 were awarded a corner in the 27th minute after Real Academia Serengetti's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ildefonso Madeo took the corner. In the 29th minute, Americo Ferrer hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 36 minutes into the match, Franco Muñoz had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Julian Bermudez. Real Academia Serengetti's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Franco Muñoz was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Silver Play 2's Jonatan Mel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anibal Cebo in the 39th minute of play. A hard shot 41 in the game by Rodrigo Abeijon from a close distance when the talented Jonatan Mel managed to make a qualified save. Silver Play 2's players were relieved. Franco Muñoz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Julian Bermudez having to interfere.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Maximo Vito made a kick off. Maximo Vito scored 1-1 in the 59th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Jonatan Mel, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 62 minutes into the match, Silver Play 2's goal looked a bit too open when Maximo Vito came free, but Jonatan Mel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Luis Jakes kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. With a little luck, Real Academia Serengetti's Julian Bermudez got control of the ball when Franco Muñoz tried to sneak it across the goal line. Franco Muñoz's late challenge caught a Real Academia Serengetti's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Franco Muñoz helped the player get up and apologised. After 72 played minutes Silver Play 2 got a freekick which was hit by Franco Muñoz. Marcelo Lehen charged in rather forcefully in the 74th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Marcelo Lehen the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Silver Play 2's Ramon Garcia got a good chance for a goal in the 80th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 82 minutes into the match, Silver Play 2's Leo Arce sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Julian Bermudez narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 83 minutes into the match, Silver Play 2's goal looked a bit too open when Maximo Vito came free, but Jonatan Mel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Franco Muñoz got free with Julian Bermudez in the 85th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 89th minute, Rodrigo Abeijon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Julian Bermudez made a fantastic save in the 91st minute, when Franco Muñoz sent off a good shot on target. Ramon Garcia hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Silver Play 2's Claudio Perfumo got a free kick in the 94th minute. In the 95th minute, Rodrigo Abeijon got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal.