Friendly League

Los Arcos
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Fernando Manzano made the kick off and thus started the match. Orihuela Club de Fútbol's Daniel Sbârcea played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andy Entrena in the 10th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fernando Manzano in the 12th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rambo Jon saved Cuatrodeocho from getting behind. In the 14th minute, one of Cuatrodeocho:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Cuatrodeocho. Cuatrodeocho:s Rambo Jon showed great skill when he stopped Nicolás Grau:s penalty. Daniel Sbârcea showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sid Wilson, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. A sloppy throw-in by Felipe Dimas in the 22nd minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Orihuela Club de Fútbol's Nicasio Litago. Fernando Manzano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. With a little luck, Cuatrodeocho's Rambo Jon got control of the ball when Fernando Manzano tried to sneak it across the goal line. 27 minutes into the game, Fernando Manzano recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Rambo Jon. Fernando Manzano showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Fernando Manzano's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Rambo Jon firmly grabbed it by the left post. David Armada was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. In the 45th minute, David Armada got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Rambo Jon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fernando Manzano in the 46th minute of play. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and David Batuhin made a kick off. Daniel Sbârcea stood somewhat misplaced when David Batuhin came free in front of goal and shot 1-1 to the left of him in the 63 minute. Orihuela Club de Fútbol made a substitution. Noel Travassos replaced Júlio Britto. The supporters of Orihuela Club de Fútbol booed when Cuatrodeocho was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ramiro Oliverio didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience held their breath when Nicolás Grau in the 71st minute of the game managed to trick the opponents defenses and fired away a shot outside the goal on the Rambo Jon's left hand side. Daniel Sbârcea showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Iván Villafane in the 73rd minute of the match. Felipe Dimas kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. If Fernando Manzano had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 82 minutes into the game, Cuatrodeocho's Iván Villafane nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Daniel Sbârcea made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Cuatrodeocho's Ramiro Oliverio managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Martin Belezhkov in the 88 minute of the game. 95 minutes into the match, Orihuela Club de Fútbol's goal looked a bit too open when Iván Villafane came free, but Daniel Sbârcea reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Cuatrodeocho had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.