Prized/Friendly Cup

Jurand Cichewski
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Nestor Bâru made the kick off which started today's match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nestor Bâru got free with Brian Johnson in the 3rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 9th minute, Unidad de Matanza's Nestor Bâru dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. After having played for 13 minutes, Nestor Bâru managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Unidad de Matanza's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nestor Bâru was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 16th match minute, 1947 FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alejo Idacio to maneuver through the defense. Bon Jović kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. Brian Johnson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nestor Bâru in the 21st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nestor Bâru in the 32nd minute of play forced 1947 FC's goalkeeper Brian Johnson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nestor Bâru fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Brian Johnson having to interfere. 41 minutes had been played when some careless play by 1947 FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Martin Grøtterud was slow to take the kick. During this time Unidad de Matanza's players had a chance to rest. Unidad de Matanza's Martin Grøtterud was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Brian Johnson in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Andrzej Mlekodaj might have been able to make a better finish in the 46th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Jonatan Eguzki. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Andrzej Mlekodaj ran back to his position shaking his head. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

1947 FC's Brian Johnson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nestor Bâru in the 55th minute of play. Unidad de Matanza were awarded a corner in the 56th minute after 1947 FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Martin Grøtterud took the corner. Unidad de Matanza's Máximo Kirchner was substituted for Lotfi Ziadi. A collision led to 1947 FC getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Bon Jović hit a great ball. Brian Johnson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Máximo Kirchner, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jonatan Eguzki took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Armando Fasoli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Unidad de Matanza's Jonatan Eguzki played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Armando Fasoli in the 66th minute of play. 70 minutes into the match, 1947 FC's goal looked a bit too open when Christian Lekubegi came free, but Brian Johnson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Brian Johnson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Michal Stehno, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 79th minute, Jordan Poole hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Máximo Kirchner took the ball and in the 81 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Brian Johnson. Brian Johnson dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. 85 minutes into the match, Máximo Kirchner notched a goal, 4-0, to the right of 1947 FC's Brian Johnson. Brian Johnson was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After some fancy dribbling in the 89th minute, Christian Lekubegi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Unidad de Matanza's supporters rose to their feet, but Christian Lekubegi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Brian Johnson breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Cristobal Baumar struck a weak shot in the 93rd minute. Jonatan Eguzki didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for 1947 FC.