Friendly League

Estadio Balas FC
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Nuno Moutinho kicked off to start the match. Isidro Madureira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mati Magen in the 4th minute of play. Selahaddin Esentürk took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Magne Hedman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Balas F.C.'s Isidro Madureira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mati Magen in the 11th minute of play. Magne Hedman could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 13th minute of the match, but Selahaddin Esentürk made a huge save. AMLUCHO's Selahaddin Esentürk proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 14th minute of the match, managed to save AMLUCHO from getting a goal against them. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mati Magen in the 17th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Isidro Madureira prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Mati Magen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Isidro Madureira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 26 minutes had been played when some careless play by Balas F.C.'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Damiano Formica was slow to take the kick. During this time AMLUCHO's players had a chance to rest. The corner led AMLUCHO's Damiano Formica to fire away a dangerous shot which Isidro Madureira despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 42 minutes into the match, Balas F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Mati Magen came free, but Isidro Madureira reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the Balas F.C. defense, Mati Magen kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Isidro Madureira. The Balas F.C. fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Isidro Madureira should have stopped the shot. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Mati Magen was the one to do the kick off. Mati Magen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Balas F.C.'s Krasimir Balakov was substituted for Magne Hedman. Balas F.C. made a substitution. Cees Klein replaced Nuno Moutinho. 61 minutes into the match, Balas F.C.'s goalkeeper Isidro Madureira had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mati Magen. 62 minutes into the match, Balas F.C.'s goalkeeper Isidro Madureira had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mati Magen. A sloppy throw-in by Stoyo Kandev in the 63rd minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by AMLUCHO's Hugo Coelho. Mati Magen blasted a shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Isidro Madureira having to make a save. AMLUCHO made a substitution. Lionel-Andrés Messia replaced Mati Magen. Lionel-Andrés Messia might have been able to make a better finish in the 71st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Isidro Madureira. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Lionel-Andrés Messia ran back to his position shaking his head. Isidro Madureira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lionel-Andrés Messia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 72 played minutes AMLUCHO got a freekick which was hit by Jackie Banks. Isidro Madureira was a little too slow when Lionel-Andrés Messia got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 74th minute. The score was now 0-3. The supporters of AMLUCHO booed when Balas F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Stoyo Kandev didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Balas F.C.'s zone, Lionel-Andrés Messia stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Isidro Madureira came out of the goal and Lionel-Andrés Messia tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Lionel-Andrés Messia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Lionel-Andrés Messia could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 84th minute of the match, but Isidro Madureira made a huge save. Lionel-Andrés Messia blasted a shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Isidro Madureira having to make a save. With a little luck, Balas F.C.'s Isidro Madureira got control of the ball when Lionel-Andrés Messia tried to sneak it across the goal line.