Friendly League

Knaggel FC Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Belton Gruer got the match started through his kick off. In the 4th minute, Buchanan Starling hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Elliot Stockwin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Pepito Plasencia in the 14th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Howard Stafford saved Knaggel FC from getting behind. Urki Espino spun around in front of the goal 15 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of Knaggel FC's goal. 21 minutes into the match, Pepito Plasencia notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Knaggel FC's Howard Stafford. Howard Stafford was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. If Elliot Stockwin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 26th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Belton Gruer in the 27th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Urbes Cenzano saved Club Puerto Quito from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elliot Stockwin in the 31st minute of play forced Club Puerto Quito's goalkeeper Urbes Cenzano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Belton Gruer in the 33rd minute of play forced Club Puerto Quito's goalkeeper Urbes Cenzano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Knaggel FC's Howard Stafford played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Urki Espino in the 42nd minute of play. Knaggel FC's Belton Gruer got a good chance for a goal in the 44th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Pepito Plasencia to make the kick off. Club Puerto Quito's Pepito Plasencia got a good chance for a goal in the 52nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 54th match minute, Knaggel FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Reese Richard to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Pepito Plasencia got free with Howard Stafford in the 55th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After a rather tough play, Knaggel FC's Elliot Stockwin got a free kick in the 57th minute. 63 minutes into the match, Club Puerto Quito's goal looked a bit too open when Elliot Stockwin came free, but Urbes Cenzano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Knaggel FC booed when Club Puerto Quito was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Urki Espino didn't get a good kick on the ball. Elliot Stockwin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 76th match minute, Knaggel FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lawrance Hinwood to maneuver through the defense. Howard Stafford made an important save on a dangerous shot by Pico Garonaga in the 77th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Knaggel FC's zone, Pepito Plasencia stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Howard Stafford came out of the goal and Pepito Plasencia tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Urbes Cenzano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elliot Stockwin in the 81st minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Elliot Stockwin in the 84th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Urbes Cenzano prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elliot Stockwin in the 85th minute of play forced Club Puerto Quito's goalkeeper Urbes Cenzano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Howard Stafford made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Urki Espino in the 91st minute of play. Howard Stafford showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Urki Espino, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. Cristian Garagorri was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 96 minutes into the match. In the 96th match minute, Club Puerto Quito was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cristian Garagorri to maneuver through the defense. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Club Puerto Quito had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.