Friendly League

Diego A Maradona
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) AFC FUSION's Lino Rios 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. When the match had gone on for 3 minutes, Lino Rios put it in 1-0 from a short distance just to the right of Bonifacio Baumer. An unexpectedly hard shot by Godofredo Tiadoro in the 9th minute of play forced AFC FUSION's goalkeeper Roberto Eztebe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 16th minute of the game Mario Sesuldo made a throw-in which Lino Rios played forward. Romulo Abilio made a well adjusted shot against goal in the 22ndth minute coming free in front of the goal, but Bonifacio Baumer would not let the ball come through at any expense and made a nice save by the left post. After 22 minutes, Romulo Abilio made it 2-0 with a short kick to the right side. Enhebrator FC's Bonifacio Baumer tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 26th minute the ball was on its way in behind AFC FUSION's goalkeeper Roberto Eztebe, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Mario Sesuldo got a throw-in 29 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Lino Rios. 35 minutes into the game, AFC FUSION's Lino Rios nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Bonifacio Baumer made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. In the 41st minute, Dawid Beckham hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 44th minute, Alejo Marz managed to get in a good position for a shot. Enhebrator FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Alejo Marz was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Roberto Eztebe breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Godofredo Tiadoro made the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lino Rios in the 51st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bonifacio Baumer prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Alejo Marz kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. Enhebrator FC's Dries van Veldhuizen was substituted for Godofredo Tiadoro. Enhebrator FC made a substitution. Mitt Back replaced Alejo Marz. Enhebrator FC's Carlos Calvet was substituted for Sebastian Veron. After 59 played minutes Enhebrator FC got a freekick which was hit by Alejo Marz. Bonifacio Baumer showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lino Rios in the 69th minute of the match. After 76 minutes AFC FUSION's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Dries van Veldhuizen who took care of the corner kick. The corner led Enhebrator FC's Yang Hui Wen to fire away a dangerous shot which Roberto Eztebe despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Carlos Calvet's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Roberto Eztebe firmly grabbed it by the left post. Bonifacio Baumer showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lino Rios in the 82nd minute of the match. With an all-out effort, Enhebrator FC's Roberto Eztebe threw himself towards the right post 90 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Carlos Calvet, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Roberto Eztebe made an important save on a dangerous shot by Carlos Calvet in the 94th minute. AFC FUSION's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.