Friendly League

Roberto Goijman
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) PACIFIC FC's Moises Villalcazar 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. After 3 played minutes PACIFIC FC got a freekick which was hit by Xefe Azpeitia. In the 4th minute of the match, Xavian Abellaneda tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Urritz Berberana saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. When PACIFIC FC's Moises Villalcazar in the 8th minute got a chance for a shot 8th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Manzalima's goalie prevented a goal. In the 11th minute Francisco Ferreros shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Albano Alfonso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 23rd minute Moises Villalcazar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Albano Alfonso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to PACIFIC FC getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Paulo Batista hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in PACIFIC FC's zone, Orlanda Capdevila stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Urritz Berberana came out of the goal and Orlanda Capdevila tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Francisco Ferreros in the 28th minute of play forced Manzalima's goalkeeper Albano Alfonso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 31 minutes into the match, Manzalima's goal looked a bit too open when Francisco Ferreros came free, but Albano Alfonso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 34 minutes into the match, Manzalima's goal looked a bit too open when Moises Villalcazar came free, but Albano Alfonso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Albano Alfonso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Francisco Ferreros in the 36th minute of play. The supporters of PACIFIC FC booed when Manzalima was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lucila Bojorquez didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 40 minutes, Moises Villalcazar managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. PACIFIC FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Moises Villalcazar was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Koldo Guisado had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Albano Alfonso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Moises Villalcazar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 46th minute Xavian Abellaneda shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Urritz Berberana saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, PACIFIC FC's Xefe Azpeitia got a free kick in the 47th minute.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Koldo Guisado to strike the kick off in the second half. If Francisco Ferreros had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 51st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 53rd match minute, PACIFIC FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nestor Hernani to maneuver through the defense. 55 minutes into the match, Manzalima's goal looked a bit too open when Francisco Ferreros came free, but Albano Alfonso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Moises Villalcazar could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 57th minute of the match, but Albano Alfonso made a huge save. Through an outstanding action, after 59 minutes, Albano Alfonso successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Moises Villalcazar received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Albano Alfonso tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a little luck, Manzalima's Albano Alfonso got control of the ball when Moises Villalcazar tried to sneak it across the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Moises Villalcazar got free with Albano Alfonso in the 66th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Albano Alfonso made a fantastic save in the 71st minute, when Moises Villalcazar sent off a good shot on target. Anibal Serrano kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. In the 73rd minute Orlanda Capdevila shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Urritz Berberana saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Xavian Abellaneda scored 1-0 in the 75th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Urritz Berberana, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 82 minutes had been played when some careless play by Manzalima's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Rodolfo Toraya was slow to take the kick. During this time PACIFIC FC's players had a chance to rest. Albano Alfonso made a fantastic save in the 84th minute, when Moises Villalcazar sent off a good shot on target. Moises Villalcazar in the 86thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Albano Alfonso, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Albano Alfonso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Francisco Ferreros, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Manzalima fans cheered their team off the field, for while PACIFIC FC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.