Friendly League

Staples center
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Teofan Demerdzhiev got the match started through his kick off. 3 minutes into the match, Опълченците's Teofan Demerdzhiev sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ermegildo Bixintxo narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 4 minutes into the game, one of DAMIAN TEAM:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. The referee gave Опълченците a penalty, 6 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Bratan Kalinov, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of DAMIAN TEAM's Ermegildo Bixintxo. 1-0. 16 minutes into the match, Maksim Ganchev had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ermegildo Bixintxo. DAMIAN TEAM's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Maksim Ganchev was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. In the 20th minute, Maksim Ganchev made a precise shot to the right of Ermegildo Bixintxo. DAMIAN TEAM's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-0. Ermegildo Bixintxo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Teofan Demerdzhiev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 32 minutes into the match, Опълченците's Maksim Ganchev sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ermegildo Bixintxo narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Kiril Adamski charged in rather forcefully in the 36th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Kiril Adamski the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Kiril Adamski kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. 37 minutes into the game, Teofan Demerdzhiev recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ermegildo Bixintxo. Teofan Demerdzhiev showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 5-0. Edgard Gonchan kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. Teofan Demerdzhiev sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Опълченците's Maksim Ganchev got a good chance for a goal in the 46th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 5-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Angelo Osasun was the one to do the kick off. DAMIAN TEAM's Ermegildo Bixintxo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Teofan Demerdzhiev in the 53rd minute of play. Опълченците's Krum Konsulov proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 54th minute of the match, managed to save Опълченците from getting a goal against them. Teofan Demerdzhiev received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Ermegildo Bixintxo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Maksim Ganchev in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ermegildo Bixintxo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. During the 64th minute of the match Kiril Adamski completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Kiril Adamski a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Edgard Gonchan kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. After having played for 71 minutes, Hernan Frances managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. DAMIAN TEAM's supporters crossed their fingers, but Hernan Frances was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 74 minutes into the match, DAMIAN TEAM's goal looked a bit too open when Maksim Ganchev came free, but Ermegildo Bixintxo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 82 minutes, Angelo Osasun managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. DAMIAN TEAM's supporters crossed their fingers, but Angelo Osasun was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Leo Astudillo's late challenge caught a Опълченците's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Leo Astudillo helped the player get up and apologised. Leo Astudillo kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. In the 87th minute, Hernan Frances hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Maksim Ganchev had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Опълченците's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.