Friendly League

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Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Santiago Abreu took the kick off in the first half of the match. Zhuang Xing Tian took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Florin Simuţ, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With an all-out effort, Celestiales's Zhuang Xing Tian threw himself towards the right post 8 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Florin Simuţ, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. An unexpectedly hard shot by Santiago Abreu in the 11th 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jiang Sha in the 13th 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 made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jiang Sha in the 17th minute of play. Iker Madrid showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gavino Luar, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. If Gavino Luar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Celestiales getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Jiang Sha hit a great ball. Celestiales's Jiang Sha managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Freddie Mercurio in the 35 minute of the game. Santiago Abreu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 36th minute of the match, but Zhuang Xing Tian made a huge save. Celestiales's Iker Madrid played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gavino Luar in the 38th minute of play. After having played for 42 minutes, Gavino Luar managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Loco Team FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gavino Luar was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Gavino Luar to strike the kick off in the second half. With a little luck, Celestiales's Iker Madrid got control of the ball when Gavino Luar tried to sneak it across the goal line. 52 minutes into the match, Celestiales's goalkeeper Iker Madrid had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gavino Luar. Loco Team FC were awarded a corner in the 53th minute after Celestiales's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Hector Mateus took the corner. The supporters of Celestiales booed when Loco Team FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Antonio Almodovar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Loco Team FC's Alberino Salgado was substituted for Inge Ahlquist. Loco Team FC made a substitution. Artur Modet replaced Arthur Schopenhauer. Antonio Almodovar hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. Zhuang Xing Tian took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Santiago Abreu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zhuang Xing Tian showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jiang Sha in the 65th minute of the match. Loco Team FC's Zhuang Xing Tian played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Santiago Abreu in the 67th minute of play. The Celestiales fans' excitement grew in the 78th match minute when Celestiales's Rigoberto Botello looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Celestiales made a substitution. Eustaquio Eudoxio replaced Santiago Abreu. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Eustaquio Eudoxio in the 82nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zhuang Xing Tian saved Loco Team FC from getting behind. Loco Team FC's Gavino Luar got a good chance for a goal in the 88th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Zhuang Xing Tian made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eustaquio Eudoxio in the 92nd minute of play. In the 93rd minute Celestiales were awarded a corner. Jiang Sha went to the cornerflag to take it. Eustaquio Eudoxio might have been able to make a better finish in the 95th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Zhuang Xing Tian. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Eustaquio Eudoxio ran back to his position shaking his head. Zhuang Xing Tian had in the 99thth minute some difficulties stopping Jiang Sha's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Celestiales's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.