Friendly League

Helenas Park
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) In the 5th minute, Edson-Arantes Pelé left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Loco Team FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. After 7 played minutes Loco Team FC got a freekick which was hit by Eric Vandenberge. 10 minutes into the match, Gerardo Lordi dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Zhuang Xing Tian, 1-1. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gerardo Lordi got free with Zhuang Xing Tian in the 18th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Zhuang Xing Tian showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gerardo Lordi in the 19th minute of the match. Gerardo Lordi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 21st minute of the match, but Zhuang Xing Tian made a huge save. In the 24th minute the ball was on its way in behind Santa Margarita's goalkeeper Pontus Nordström, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Witomir Pisarczyk in the 33rd minute of play forced Loco Team FC's goalkeeper Zhuang Xing Tian to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Zhuang Xing Tian took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gerardo Lordi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gerardo Lordi in the 37th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Zhuang Xing Tian prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Pontus Nordström took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gavino Luar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pontus Nordström took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gavino Luar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Witomir Pisarczyk fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zhuang Xing Tian having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Witomir Pisarczyk in the 45th minute of play forced Loco Team FC's goalkeeper Zhuang Xing Tian to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Gerardo Lordi made the kick off in the second half. Zhuang Xing Tian showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Witomir Pisarczyk in the 51st minute of the match. In the 54th minute Gerardo Lordi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zhuang Xing Tian saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Santa Margarita were awarded a corner in the 55th minute after Loco Team FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Eduardo De Francesco took the corner. The corner led Santa Margarita's Eduardo De Francesco to fire away a dangerous shot which Zhuang Xing Tian despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 61st minute Gonzalo Orixe shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zhuang Xing Tian saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Witomir Pisarczyk came up free with the goalie in the 69th minute, the Santa Margarita fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Witomir Pisarczyk couldn't finish the play. Pontus Nordström took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gavino Luar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 81st minute Witomir Pisarczyk shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zhuang Xing Tian saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 82nd minute, Eduardo De Francesco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Loco Team FC's Nerio Barreiro was substituted for Arthur Schopenhauer. Santa Margarita's Wendell Davids was substituted for Witomir Pisarczyk. Santa Margarita made a substitution. Klaus Mohammadi replaced Enzo Peruxu. A collision led to Santa Margarita getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Eduardo De Francesco hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gavino Luar in the 86th minute of play forced Santa Margarita's goalkeeper Pontus Nordström to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 88th minute Gavino Luar 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. Hector Mateus hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. Santa Margarita's Pontus Nordström proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 92nd minute of the match, managed to save Santa Margarita from getting a goal against them. 93 minutes into the game, Santa Margarita's Elmo Jaanovits nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Zhuang Xing Tian made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Loco Team FC's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.