Friendly League

Estadio Lionel Messi
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Mercedes's Alvaro Abar 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. 3 minutes into the match, Al-Femur FC's goal looked a bit too open when Alvaro Abar came free, but Jesus Pepillo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Mercedes's Alvaro Abar in the 6th minute got a chance for a shot 6th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Al-Femur FC's goalie prevented a goal. After 7 played minutes Al-Femur FC got a freekick which was hit by Nicolás Tagliafico. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alvaro Abar in the 9th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jesus Pepillo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Al-Femur FC's Jesus Pepillo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alvaro Abar in the 17th minute of play. Augusto Ellande took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicolás Tagliafico, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Al-Femur FC's Jesus Pepillo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alvaro Abar in the 23rd minute of play. Al-Femur FC's Jesus Pepillo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Honorato Kauldi in the 24th minute of play. Jesus Pepillo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Santo Rumaldo in the 30th minute of play. After some careless play in the Al-Femur FC defense, Alvaro Abar kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jesus Pepillo. The Al-Femur FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jesus Pepillo should have stopped the shot. Dario Urtun charged in rather forcefully in the 43rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Dario Urtun the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 43rd match minute, Al-Femur FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dario Urtun to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Al-Femur FC's zone, Anier Mon stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jesus Pepillo came out of the goal and Anier Mon tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Mercedes booed when Al-Femur FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Victorino Vimaro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Román Riquelme was the one to do the kick off. After 54 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Al-Femur FC! Jesus Pepillo went to the wrong direction when Anier Mon was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. Mercedes made a substitution. Anibal Phelipe replaced Melquiades Chinto. If Jan-Ivar Nordmo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Al-Femur FC's Jesus Pepillo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 64th minute of the match, managed to save Al-Femur FC from getting a goal against them. Jesus Pepillo didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 66th minute, which inside left pole to 0-2. In the 68thth minute of the game Mauro Ermengol who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Mercedes's Augusto Ellande was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After some careless play in the Al-Femur FC defense, Jan-Ivar Nordmo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jesus Pepillo. The Al-Femur FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jesus Pepillo should have stopped the shot. 76 minutes into the game, Nicolás Tagliafico was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Al-Femur FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mercedes the free kick. After 76 played minutes Al-Femur FC got a freekick which was hit by Nicolás Tagliafico. Mercedes's Albino Feliu got a good chance for a goal in the 77th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The nice shot from Jan-Ivar Nordmo in the 78thth minute just in front of the goal should have ended in point on the board, but Jesus Pepillo had a great feel for the game and superbly saved the ball from getting in by the left post. Jesus Pepillo didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Jan-Ivar Nordmo went, in the 81st minute, to the upper right corner, 0-4 was the resulting score. If Román Riquelme had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 94th minute, Jan-Ivar Nordmo 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. Felix Marino charged in rather forcefully in the 97th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Felix Marino the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Al-Femur FC's Felix Marino got a free kick in the 97th minute. Mercedes's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.