Friendly League

Los Muchachos del 86
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Saverio Brion got the match started through his kick off. In the 2nd minute Germano Bettencourt shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Atahan Balon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lino Rios in the 4th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Atahan Balon saved Los Muchachos del 86 from getting behind. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dawid Beckham during the 5th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to AFC FUSION getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Dawid Beckham hit a great ball. In the 6th minute, Jonatan Maidana hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Asiz Soon could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 8th minute of the match, but Roberto Eztebe made a huge save. Lino Rios's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Atahan Balon read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 9th minute of play. In the 10th minute Germano Bettencourt shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Atahan Balon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 13 minutes had been played when some careless play by Los Muchachos del 86's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Dawid Beckham was slow to take the kick. During this time AFC FUSION's players had a chance to rest. Lino Rios blasted a shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Atahan Balon having to make a save. Atahan Balon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lino Rios in the 17th minute of the match. In the 18th match minute, AFC FUSION was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dawid Beckham to maneuver through the defense. A hard shot by Cristian Urtzi from long distance, 19 minutes into the match, got Roberto Eztebe's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. Roberto Eztebe showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Saverio Brion in the 20th minute of the match. Lino Rios sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 21st minute Lino Rios shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Atahan Balon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lino Rios might have been able to make a better finish in the 24th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Atahan Balon. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Lino Rios ran back to his position shaking his head. The audience thought a goal was coming when Asiz Soon got free with Roberto Eztebe in the 26th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Roberto Eztebe stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Asiz Soon's shot from short distance in the 26th minute. In the 28th match minute, AFC FUSION was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Germano Bettencourt to maneuver through the defense. 29 minutes into the game, Ladislao Constancio threw the ball into play from the sideline. AFC FUSION's Jonatan Maidana quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lino Rios in the 30th minute of play forced Los Muchachos del 86's goalkeeper Atahan Balon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, AFC FUSION's Paul Vase got a free kick in the 32nd minute. Saverio Brion kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. Atahan Balon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lino Rios in the 36th minute of play. In the 37th minute AFC FUSION were awarded a corner. Dawid Beckham went to the cornerflag to take it. Asiz Soon's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 40thth minute, Roberto Eztebe skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After having played for 42 minutes, Germano Bettencourt managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. AFC FUSION's supporters crossed their fingers, but Germano Bettencourt 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 44th minute of the match Cristian Urtzi shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Roberto Eztebe showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. 45 minutes into the match, Los Muchachos del 86's goal looked a bit too open when Lino Rios came free, but Atahan Balon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Lino Rios to strike the kick off in the second half. After a rather tough play, Los Muchachos del 86's Beto Márcico got a free kick in the 50th minute. Atahan Balon made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lino Rios in the 53rd minute. After 57 played minutes AFC FUSION got a freekick which was hit by Lino Rios. A collision led to Los Muchachos del 86 getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Asiz Soon hit a great ball. Lino Rios sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Lino Rios struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Atahan Balon didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AFC FUSION. Los Muchachos del 86 made a substitution. Sander Tielemans replaced Asiz Soon. Los Muchachos del 86's Efrain Jacob was substituted for Saverio Brion. Aureliano Karlo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Atahan Balon read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 78th minute of play. AFC FUSION's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Dawid Beckham in the 79th minute. A well-hit corner resulted in Jan Hop heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. AFC FUSION's Roberto Eztebe played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fabio Bencivenni in the 82nd minute of play. AFC FUSION's Roberto Eztebe played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Efrain Jacob in the 88th minute of play. In the 91st minute the ball was on its way in behind Los Muchachos del 86's goalkeeper Atahan Balon, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Los Muchachos del 86's defense didn't have a chance, in the 91st minute, when Aureliano Karlo scored to the left of an out of position Atahan Balon, making the score, 1-2. In the 94th minute Efrain Jacob shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Roberto Eztebe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. AFC FUSION had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.