Friendly League

Lucas E. Abalos
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Martin Palermo F.C.'s Sebastián Izquierdo started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. An unexpectedly hard shot by Christian Izquierdo in the 5th minute of play forced Abuba Akotonon FC's goalkeeper Felix Frans to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 6 minutes into the match, Abuba Akotonon FC's goal looked a bit too open when Sebastián Izquierdo came free, but Felix Frans reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Abuba Akotonon FC booed when Martin Palermo F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Angelino Elia didn't get a good kick on the ball. Martín Izquierdo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfredo Graciani in the 11th minute of play. After 16 minutes, Celso Felipillo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Martin Palermo F.C. and the Abuba Akotonon FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Abuba Akotonon FC booed when Martin Palermo F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Celso Felipillo didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, Martin Palermo F.C.'s Martín Izquierdo got control of the ball when Alfredo Graciani tried to sneak it across the goal line. 23 minutes into the game, Segundo Peyo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Martin Palermo F.C.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Abuba Akotonon FC the free kick. Martín Izquierdo didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Alfredo Graciani went, in the 24th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-0 was the resulting score. Damaso Donostia's late challenge caught a Abuba Akotonon FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Damaso Donostia helped the player get up and apologised. Damaso Donostia kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. Martín Izquierdo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfredo Graciani in the 29th minute of play. The supporters of Martin Palermo F.C. booed when Abuba Akotonon FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristian Medina didn't get a good kick on the ball. Felix Frans showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sebastián Izquierdo in the 40th minute of the match. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Alfredo Graciani to strike the kick off in the second half. 54 minutes into the match, Martin Palermo F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Alfredo Graciani came free, but Martín Izquierdo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 58 played minutes Abuba Akotonon FC got a freekick which was hit by Ambrosio Haritz. Abuba Akotonon FC's Felix Frans proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 59th minute of the match, managed to save Abuba Akotonon FC from getting a goal against them. With a little luck, Abuba Akotonon FC's Felix Frans got control of the ball when Sebastián Izquierdo tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Abuba Akotonon FC booed when Martin Palermo F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sebastián Izquierdo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sebastián Izquierdo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Felix Frans tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 80 minutes into the match, Martin Palermo F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Fabian Otoniel came free, but Martín Izquierdo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Felix Frans showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nestor Lertxun in the 84th minute of the match. Martín Izquierdo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alfredo Graciani in the 89th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Sebastián Izquierdo got free with Felix Frans in the 92nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Martin Palermo F.C.'s supporters were dissatisfied at the end of the match because Abuba Akotonon FC had won, even though Martin Palermo F.C. had held more of the ball.