Friendly League

Kyle Kuzma 204535399
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) River Plate ® 9-12's Hector Dabi 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, Quebrachitos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Hector Dabi came free, but Oscar Ekhi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 4thth minute of the game Aníbal Barca who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but River Plate ® 9-12's Teofilo Batista was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 6 minutes into the match, Quebrachitos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Muhammet Ökten came free, but Oscar Ekhi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fang Zhan Ao hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. Fang Zhan Ao kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. Oscar Ekhi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Muhammet Ökten, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 15th minute, Tadeu Pombal hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 18th minute Aníbal Barca shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Teofilo Batista saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some careless play in the River Plate ® 9-12 defense, Emiliano Gai kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Teofilo Batista. The River Plate ® 9-12 fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Teofilo Batista should have stopped the shot. Oscar Ekhi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cayetano Iratxo in the 25th minute of the match. River Plate ® 9-12's Teofilo Batista played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aníbal Barca in the 28th minute of play. Teofilo Batista made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aníbal Barca in the 28th minute of play. Oscar Ekhi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Muhammet Ökten, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gaitan Casado hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aníbal Barca in the 46th minute of play forced River Plate ® 9-12's goalkeeper Teofilo Batista to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

Oscar Ekhi made a fantastic save in the 51st minute, when Cayetano Iratxo sent off a good shot on target. 52 minutes had been played when some careless play by Quebrachitos FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Cayetano Iratxo was slow to take the kick. During this time River Plate ® 9-12's players had a chance to rest. River Plate ® 9-12's Cayetano Iratxo was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Oscar Ekhi in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 53rd minute, Akhilleus Rallis 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. Oscar Ekhi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cayetano Iratxo's shot from short distance in the 57th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cayetano Iratxo in the 60th minute of play forced Quebrachitos FC's goalkeeper Oscar Ekhi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Teofilo Batista showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aníbal Barca in the 64th minute of the match. Gregg Popovich took the ball and in the 65 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Teofilo Batista. Teofilo Batista dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. River Plate ® 9-12 made a substitution. Placido Florian replaced Hector Dabi. The referee felt a red card was in order, 72 minutes into the game, when Jimeno Jimeno put in a rough tackle. Quebrachitos FC's Jalen Brunson was substituted for Gregg Popovich. After 72 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for River Plate ® 9-12! Teofilo Batista showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aníbal Barca in the 77th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Emiliano Gai in the 79th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Teofilo Batista prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 81st minute Jalen Brunson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Teofilo Batista saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Quebrachitos FC's Oscar Ekhi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 83rd minute of the match, managed to save Quebrachitos FC from getting a goal against them. Teofilo Batista took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aníbal Barca, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Emiliano Gai blasted a shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Teofilo Batista having to make a save. Aníbal Barca might have been able to make a better finish in the 91st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Teofilo Batista. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Aníbal Barca ran back to his position shaking his head. Teofilo Batista showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aníbal Barca, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. Anacleto Lohitzun's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Oscar Ekhi firmly grabbed it by the left post. When River Plate ® 9-12's Anacleto Lohitzun in the 96th minute got a chance for a shot 96th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Quebrachitos FC's goalie prevented a goal. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Quebrachitos FC had won after a very even match.