Friendly League

Valhalla
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Gonzalo Argoitz started the match with the kick off. Cornelio Leocadio kicked well hit freekick during the 6th minute of the match. In the 8th minute Hipolito Piarres shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Apolo Giraldo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Titan Palermo struck a weak shot in the 10th minute. Apolo Giraldo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Abuba Akotonon FC. 12 minutes into the match, Abuba Akotonon FC's goalkeeper Domingos Iaki had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gonzalo Argoitz. The crowd rose to their feet as Gonzalo Argoitz kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Domingos Iaki. That made the score 1-0 in the 21 minute of play. After a rather tough play, Abuba Akotonon FC's Jaime Giro got a free kick in the 26th minute. Pedro Jakes kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Abuba Akotonon FC's Titan Palermo got a free kick in the 28th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Titan Palermo in the 32nd minute of play forced Vikingos FC's goalkeeper Apolo Giraldo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 33 played minutes Vikingos FC got a freekick which was hit by Rodrigo Jakobe. Apolo Giraldo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benjamin Sotil, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Abuba Akotonon FC's Domingos Iaki proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 37th minute of the match, managed to save Abuba Akotonon FC from getting a goal against them. 40 minutes into the match, Vikingos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Benjamin Sotil came free, but Apolo Giraldo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 41 played minutes Vikingos FC got a freekick which was hit by Pedro Jakes. 45 minutes into the match, Vikingos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Jaime Giro came free, but Apolo Giraldo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Apolo Giraldo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hipolito Piarres, who was totally free with the ball in the 48th minute. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Benjamin Sotil made the kick off in the second half. When Vikingos FC's Gonzalo Argoitz in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Abuba Akotonon FC's goalie prevented a goal. 60 minutes into the game, Titan Palermo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Abuba Akotonon FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Vikingos FC the free kick. Titan Palermo hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. Apolo Giraldo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Titan Palermo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gonzalo Argoitz in the 66th minute of play forced Abuba Akotonon FC's goalkeeper Domingos Iaki to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gonzalo Argoitz in the 70th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Domingos Iaki saved Abuba Akotonon FC from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rodrigo Jakobe in the 73rd minute of play forced Abuba Akotonon FC's goalkeeper Domingos Iaki to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Domingos Iaki showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rodrigo Jakobe in the 75th minute of the match. Gonzalo Argoitz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Vikingos FC's Gonzalo Argoitz managed to work through Abuba Akotonon FC's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Gonzalo Argoitz dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pedro Jakes in the 86th minute of play forced Abuba Akotonon FC's goalkeeper Domingos Iaki to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 89th match minute, Abuba Akotonon FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Benjamin Sotil to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Abuba Akotonon FC getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Casimiro Bilbo hit a great ball.