Prized/Friendly Cup

Los Arcos
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Fernando Manzano started the match with the kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Fernando Manzano got free with Kyle Connor in the 3rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Fernando Manzano recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 5th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. David Armada's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Kyle Connor read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 7th minute of play. With a little luck, Heavenly Hooters's Kyle Connor got control of the ball when Martin Belezhkov tried to sneak it across the goal line. Kyle Connor stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Fernando Manzano's shot from short distance in the 17th minute. Kyle Connor was a little too slow when Fernando Manzano got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 19th minute. The score was now 3-0. Heavenly Hooters's Kyle Connor played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fernando Manzano in the 27th minute of play. Geoff Pearson hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Heavenly Hooters's zone, Fernando Manzano stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kyle Connor came out of the goal and Fernando Manzano tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Orihuela Club de Fútbol's Fernando Manzano in the 33rd minute got a chance for a shot 33rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Heavenly Hooters's goalie prevented a goal. 35 minutes into the game, Bobby Wilkes threw the ball into play from the sideline. Orihuela Club de Fútbol's Nicolás Grau quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Fernando Manzano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kyle Connor having to interfere. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 4-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Harold Lloyd made a kick off. Kyle Connor showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fernando Manzano, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Max Langford got free with Grant Moco in the 53rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fernando Manzano in the 55th minute of play forced Heavenly Hooters's goalkeeper Kyle Connor to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 57 minutes into the match, Heavenly Hooters's goal looked a bit too open when Fernando Manzano came free, but Kyle Connor reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Heavenly Hooters's Martyn Gilroy was substituted for Bobby Wilkes. The supporters of Orihuela Club de Fútbol booed when Heavenly Hooters was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Robin Black didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fernando Manzano struck a weak shot in the 64th minute. Kyle Connor didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Orihuela Club de Fútbol. In the 70th minute Vladimiro Figueira shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kyle Connor saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Martin Belezhkov hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. Orihuela Club de Fútbol made a substitution. Mihăiţă Florescu replaced Noel Travassos. Martin Belezhkov hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. David Armada sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Max Langford's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 77thth minute, Grant Moco skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Vladimiro Figueira in the 80th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Kyle Connor saved Heavenly Hooters from getting behind. David Armada fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kyle Connor having to interfere. 91 minutes into the game, Orihuela Club de Fútbol's Vladimiro Figueira nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Kyle Connor made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-0. There was no doubt that Orihuela Club de Fútbol were the better team. Orihuela Club de Fútbol's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.