Friendly League

Estadio Merced
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) In the 3rd minute Paulo Laurentzi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Salvador Lazcano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 5 minutes into the match, Merced AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Paulo Laurentzi came free, but Salvador Lazcano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the match had gone on for 15 minutes, Paulo Laurentzi put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of Salvador Lazcano. Salvador Lazcano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Paulo Laurentzi in the 18th minute of the match. Salvador Lazcano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paulo Laurentzi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Paulo Laurentzi scored 0-2 in the 28th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Salvador Lazcano, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The throw-in from Usub Raha in the 32nd minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Merced AFC's Lorenzo Lartaun. Salvador Lazcano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Paulo Laurentzi, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. When Criciúma Esporte Clube's Paulo Laurentzi in the 34th minute got a chance for a shot 34th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Merced AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Salvador Lazcano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gaztea Regalado, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. After having played for 41 minutes, Gaztea Regalado managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Criciúma Esporte Clube's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gaztea Regalado was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.

When the match clock showed 53 minutes, the score became 0-4 when Paulo Laurentzi sped through Merced AFC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Salvador Lazcano. A throw-in in the 56th minute of the game was made by Anastasio Costante with Leon Cortez as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Tercero Noya's late challenge caught a Merced AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Tercero Noya helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Merced AFC booed when Criciúma Esporte Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tercero Noya didn't get a good kick on the ball. Anastasio Costante kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. Norberto Palban blasted a shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Evelio Antoniano having to make a save. Salvador Lazcano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gaztea Regalado in the 70th minute of play. The supporters of Merced AFC booed when Criciúma Esporte Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Baraquiel Frances didn't get a good kick on the ball. Salvador Lazcano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gaztea Regalado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Paulo Laurentzi fell near the penalty area in the 82nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Criciúma Esporte Clube's protests and gave Paulo Laurentzi a yellow card for diving instead. After 82 played minutes Criciúma Esporte Clube got a freekick which was hit by Paulo Laurentzi. A sloppy throw-in by Anastasio Costante in the 83rd minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Criciúma Esporte Clube's Mehmet Emin Kamer. The supporters of Criciúma Esporte Clube booed when Merced AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dario Estebe didn't get a good kick on the ball. Salvador Lazcano made an important save on a dangerous shot by Paulo Laurentzi in the 94th minute. The Merced AFC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Criciúma Esporte Clube were clearly better and deserved to take the win.