Friendly League

Malteria Hudson
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Humberto Gonsalvo started the match with the kick off. Malteria Hudson FC's Benedicto Elixio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lino Rios in the 7th minute of play. In the 11thth minute of the game Humberto Gonsalvo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but AFC FUSION's Roberto Eztebe was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 14 minutes into the match, AFC FUSION's goal looked a bit too open when Nicolas Bazkoare came free, but Roberto Eztebe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, AFC FUSION's Roberto Eztebe got control of the ball when Fabian Cordairo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Roberto Eztebe made a fantastic save in the 19th minute, when Sebastian Distiratsu sent off a good shot on target. In the 20th minute, one of Malteria Hudson FC: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 Malteria Hudson FC. Benedicto Elixio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lino Rios in the 24th minute of the match. Benedicto Elixio came out of the goal in the 24th minute to try and stop a shot by AFC FUSION's Lino Rios. But to his dismay, Lino Rios quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. AFC FUSION's Roberto Eztebe played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Humberto Gonsalvo in the 28th minute of play. Benedicto Elixio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Romulo Abilio, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. After 36 minutes AFC FUSION's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Humberto Gonsalvo who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on Malteria Hudson FC's corner Humberto Gonsalvo fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Roberto Eztebe quite easily take care of the ball. 44 minutes into the match, Malteria Hudson FC's goal looked a bit too open when Lino Rios came free, but Benedicto Elixio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Lino Rios was the one to do the kick off. Germano Bettencourt's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Benedicto Elixio read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 51st minute of play. After 55 minutes, Armando Camerino mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Malteria Hudson FC and the AFC FUSION players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Malteria Hudson FC's Armando Camerino got a free kick in the 55th minute. In the 57th minute the ball was on its way in behind Malteria Hudson FC's goalkeeper Benedicto Elixio, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Lino Rios's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Benedicto Elixio read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 59th minute of play. Lino Rios recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 60th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Armando Camerino hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. Lino Rios received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Benedicto Elixio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Guido Txindoki had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Malteria Hudson FC's zone, Lino Rios stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Benedicto Elixio came out of the goal and Lino Rios tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 77th minute, Lino Rios managed to get in a good position for a shot. AFC FUSION's supporters rose to their feet, but Lino Rios was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Benedicto Elixio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Benedicto Elixio was a little too slow when Lino Rios got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 83rd minute. The score was now 0-3. 87 minutes into the match, AFC FUSION's goal looked a bit too open when Nicolas Bazkoare came free, but Roberto Eztebe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of AFC FUSION booed when Malteria Hudson FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Armando Camerino didn't get a good kick on the ball. AFC FUSION made a substitution. Aureliano Karlo replaced Jan Hop. In the 92nd minute, Armando Camerino hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The AFC FUSION players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.