Friendly League

Gran Parque Central
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Gerardo Lordi kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Witomir Pisarczyk in the 6th minute of play forced Nacional's goalkeeper Cristiano Aveiro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Santa Margarita's Andreas Landgren got a free kick in the 9th minute. Santa Margarita's Pontus Nordström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Grabiel Escorcia in the 10th minute of play. Nacional's Cristiano Aveiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andréas Hasselqvist in the 12th minute of play. A throw-in in the 16th minute of the game was made by Enzo Peruxu with Witomir Pisarczyk as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Santa Margarita's Pontus Nordström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Grabiel Escorcia in the 18th minute of play. In the 20th minute Nacional were awarded a corner. Xu Sha went to the cornerflag to take it. 24 minutes into the match, Nacional's goal looked a bit too open when Andréas Hasselqvist came free, but Cristiano Aveiro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 25 played minutes Santa Margarita got a freekick which was hit by Enzo Peruxu. Grabiel Escorcia blasted a shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Pontus Nordström having to make a save. Grabiel Escorcia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Nacional's Grabiel Escorcia in the 36th minute got a chance for a shot 36th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Santa Margarita's goalie prevented a goal. Eduardo De Francesco kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

With a couple of smart ball manuevers Xu Sha in the 53rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pontus Nordström saved Santa Margarita from getting behind. Nacional's defense didn't have a chance, in the 57th minute, when Gerardo Lordi scored to the left of an out of position Cristiano Aveiro, making the score, 1-1. Nacional made a substitution. Walme Yurre replaced Mendiko Bueres. Cristiano Aveiro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Witomir Pisarczyk in the 64th minute of play. In the 66th minute Grabiel Escorcia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pontus Nordström saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nacional's Cristiano Aveiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Witomir Pisarczyk in the 68th minute of play. Cristiano Aveiro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Witomir Pisarczyk, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. Nacional's Cristiano Aveiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gerardo Lordi in the 72nd minute of play. Pontus Nordström stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Grabiel Escorcia's shot from short distance in the 73rd minute. Santa Margarita made a substitution. Klaus Mohammadi replaced Enzo Peruxu. Santa Margarita's Mauro Icardi was substituted for Gerardo Lordi. Santa Margarita's Wendell Davids was substituted for Witomir Pisarczyk. Pontus Nordström showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Grabiel Escorcia in the 86th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mauro Icardi in the 94th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cristiano Aveiro saved Nacional from getting behind. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.