Friendly League

Scalarandi F.C
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) After some careless play in the Mapovihesa FC defense, Martin Palermo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Constantin Potocianu. The Mapovihesa FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Constantin Potocianu should have stopped the shot. The audience thought a goal was coming when Marcial Iratze got free with Ruben Sánchez in the 8th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Osvaldo Potente in the 9th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Constantin Potocianu saved Mapovihesa FC from getting behind. Ruben Sánchez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marcial Iratze in the 10th minute of play. Ruben Sánchez made an important save on a dangerous shot by Al Wieczorek in the 14th minute. 17 minutes into the game, Mapovihesa FC's Al Wieczorek nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ruben Sánchez made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Ruben Sánchez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ziya Onur Muzaffer, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marcial Iratze hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. Sebastián Battaglia hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. 26 minutes into the match, Magic is Back's goalkeeper Ruben Sánchez had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Al Wieczorek. Ruben Sánchez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Raimundo Erramu in the 27th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Raimundo Erramu in the 27th minute of play forced Magic is Back's goalkeeper Ruben Sánchez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ruben Sánchez made a fantastic save in the 31st minute, when Marcial Iratze sent off a good shot on target. Mapovihesa FC's attack was well implemented in the 31st minute, but when Marcial Iratze was about to shoot he didn't get a good hit on the ball and it hit the crossbar and flew over. Goal Kick. Magic is Back's Ruben Sánchez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Raimundo Erramu in the 33rd minute of play. After 34 minutes, Oreste-Osmar Corbatta mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Mapovihesa FC and the Magic is Back players grew even worse after the yellow card. Ruben Sánchez made an important save on a dangerous shot by Al Wieczorek in the 36th minute. 36 minutes into the match, Magic is Back's goal looked a bit too open when Al Wieczorek came free, but Ruben Sánchez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Mapovihesa FC's Al Wieczorek got a free kick in the 37th minute. In the 41st minute the ball was on its way in behind Mapovihesa FC's goalkeeper Constantin Potocianu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ruben Sánchez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marcial Iratze, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. After some careless play in the Magic is Back defense, Marcial Iratze kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Ruben Sánchez. The Magic is Back fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Ruben Sánchez should have stopped the shot.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Raimundo Erramu to strike the kick off in the second half. After a defensive mix-up in Mapovihesa FC's zone, Osvaldo Potente stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Constantin Potocianu came out of the goal and Osvaldo Potente tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 56 minutes into the game, Martin Palermo recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Constantin Potocianu. Martin Palermo showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-2. Mapovihesa FC's Usain Bolt was substituted for Raimundo Erramu. 63 minutes into the match, Usain Bolt notched a goal, 4-2, to the right of Magic is Back's Ruben Sánchez. Ruben Sánchez was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Magic is Back's Cristian Medina was substituted for Luis Medero. 69 minutes had been played when some careless play by Magic is Back's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Romeo Pio was slow to take the kick. During this time Mapovihesa FC's players had a chance to rest. In the 71st minute the ball was on its way in behind Mapovihesa FC's goalkeeper Constantin Potocianu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. A collision led to Mapovihesa FC getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Romeo Pio hit a great ball. In the 75thth minute of the game Martin Palermo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Mapovihesa FC's Constantin Potocianu was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 78th match minute, Magic is Back was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Walter Samuel to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Usain Bolt in the 79th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ruben Sánchez prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The Mapovihesa FC fans' excitement grew in the 81st match minute when Mapovihesa FC's Usain Bolt looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 5-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Constantin Potocianu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rubén-Darío Feldmann, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. Constantin Potocianu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rubén-Darío Feldmann's shot from short distance in the 89th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Martin Palermo got free with Constantin Potocianu in the 93rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Magic is Back booed when Mapovihesa FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Usain Bolt didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the referee ended the match the Mapovihesa FC players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.