Friendly League

Alfonso Lopez
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Seyfettin Sadak got the match started through his kick off. 3 minutes into the match, R.B Leipzig's goalkeeper Cyprian Zielinski had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Xacintu Ribeiro. Cyprian Zielinski made a fantastic save in the 13th minute, when Xacintu Ribeiro sent off a good shot on target. When the match had gone on for 19 minutes, Xacintu Ribeiro took a quick shot and it went in 2-0 without a chance for Cyprian Zielinski to make any attempt to save it. After 24 played minutes R.B Leipzig got a freekick which was hit by Cavit Bardakçıoğlu. Atlético Bucaramanga's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Hernando Harroyo in the 28th minute. Atlético Bucaramanga's Hernando Harroyo was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Cyprian Zielinski in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Cyprian Zielinski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Xacintu Ribeiro in the 32nd minute of the match. Xacintu Ribeiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. When Americo Morodo fell near the penalty area in the 38th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored R.B Leipzig's protests and gave Americo Morodo a yellow card for diving instead. Americo Morodo kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. Xacintu Ribeiro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 41st minute of the match, but Cyprian Zielinski made a huge save.

51 minutes into the match, R.B Leipzig's goal looked a bit too open when Hernando Harroyo came free, but Cyprian Zielinski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Xacintu Ribeiro in the 59th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cyprian Zielinski saved R.B Leipzig from getting behind. 61 minutes into the game, Osoitz Cascajares was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. R.B Leipzig's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Atlético Bucaramanga the free kick. The supporters of Atlético Bucaramanga booed when R.B Leipzig was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Osoitz Cascajares didn't get a good kick on the ball. Atlético Bucaramanga's Jerson Gonzales was substituted for Adam Czubski. Atlético Bucaramanga's Hardi Kalev was substituted for Sotero Abrea. A collision led to R.B Leipzig getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Osoitz Cascajares hit a great ball. In the 75th minute, Xacintu Ribeiro 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. Xacintu Ribeiro took the ball and in the 76 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Cyprian Zielinski. Cyprian Zielinski dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. Xacintu Ribeiro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 79th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Atlético Bucaramanga's Xacintu Ribeiro in the 81st minute got a chance for a shot 81st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye R.B Leipzig's goalie prevented a goal. Cyprian Zielinski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Xacintu Ribeiro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Xacintu Ribeiro struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Cyprian Zielinski didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Atlético Bucaramanga. If Hernando Harroyo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When the referee ended the match the Atlético Bucaramanga players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.