Friendly League

Lucas E. Abalos
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Ferdinando Buccella started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. With a little luck, Villa Mitre City's Ariel Ponc got control of the ball when Emiliano Enol tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 8th match minute, Abuba Akotonon FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by J.J Okocha to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Feliciano Fernendo in the 9th minute of play forced Abuba Akotonon FC's goalkeeper Hugo Orlando Gatti to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 11th minute the ball was on its way in behind Villa Mitre City's goalkeeper Ariel Ponc, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ariel Ponc didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Cecilio Tristan went, in the 18th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-0 was the resulting score. Villa Mitre City's Carlos Oxarra was substituted for Flavio Lauro. 23 minutes into the game, J.J Okocha threw the ball into play from the sideline. Villa Mitre City's Mario Sein quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Ariel Ponc made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cecilio Tristan in the 25th minute of play. Hugo Orlando Gatti showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Feliciano Fernendo in the 30th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Feliciano Fernendo in the 30th minute of play forced Abuba Akotonon FC's goalkeeper Hugo Orlando Gatti to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Emiliano Enol's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Ariel Ponc firmly grabbed it by the left post. Emiliano Enol fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ariel Ponc having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Emiliano Enol got free with Ariel Ponc in the 36th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Emiliano Enol's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Ariel Ponc firmly grabbed it by the left post. With a little luck, Villa Mitre City's Ariel Ponc got control of the ball when Emiliano Enol tried to sneak it across the goal line. Hugo Orlando Gatti showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Feliciano Fernendo, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 44th minute, Feliciano Fernendo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Villa Mitre City's supporters rose to their feet, but Feliciano Fernendo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Hugo Orlando Gatti breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Villa Mitre City made a substitution. Honorato Demesio replaced Feliciano Fernendo. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Emiliano Enol was the one to do the kick off. Ariel Ponc showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cecilio Tristan, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. When Abuba Akotonon FC's Emiliano Enol in the 52nd minute got a chance for a shot 52nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Villa Mitre City's goalie prevented a goal. Abuba Akotonon FC's J.J Okocha managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Mario Sein in the 54 minute of the game. The supporters of Villa Mitre City booed when Abuba Akotonon FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Genaro Elivareo didn't get a good kick on the ball. J.J Okocha made in the 60th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Villa Mitre City's Mario Sein. The throw-in from Mario Sein in the 61st minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Abuba Akotonon FC's J.J Okocha. 64 minutes into the match, Emiliano Enol had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ariel Ponc. Villa Mitre City's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Emiliano Enol was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. In the 67th minute Emiliano Enol shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ariel Ponc saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cecilio Tristan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Ariel Ponc tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 71 minutes, Emiliano Enol made it 4-0 with a short kick to the right side. Villa Mitre City's Ariel Ponc tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Villa Mitre City's Long Yuan Di was substituted for Benigno Ibañez. Ariel Ponc showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emiliano Enol in the 78th minute of the match. Villa Mitre City's Ariel Ponc played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emiliano Enol in the 83rd minute of play. Emiliano Enol's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ariel Ponc read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 84th minute of play. 85 minutes into the game, Genaro Elivareo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Abuba Akotonon FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Villa Mitre City the free kick. Genaro Elivareo hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. Abuba Akotonon FC made a substitution. Rene Sanson replaced J.J Okocha. In the 87th minute, Genaro Elivareo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 89 minutes into the game, Ferdinando Buccella was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Villa Mitre City's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Abuba Akotonon FC the free kick. Ariel Ponc took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cecilio Tristan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Abuba Akotonon FC made a substitution. Ramón Garay replaced Emiliano Enol. A collision led to Villa Mitre City getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Eloy Urdaspal hit a great ball. Villa Mitre City's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.