Friendly League

Arena Diplomata FC
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Paulino Sayvion made the kick off and thus started the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Monte Susanin in the 4th minute of play forced DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalkeeper Chico Donato to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Paulino Sayvion in the 6th minute of play forced DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalkeeper Chico Donato to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wang Kun Yang in the 9th minute of play forced DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalkeeper Chico Donato to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 12 minutes into the match, The Old Boys's goal looked a bit too open when Olivier Gilg came free, but Gerardo Guerau reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 15 minutes into the match, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goal looked a bit too open when Wang Kun Yang came free, but Chico Donato reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Chico Donato made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Monte Susanin in the 22nd minute of play. 23 minutes into the match, The Old Boys's goal looked a bit too open when Roberto Lopes came free, but Gerardo Guerau reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Chico Donato showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Monte Susanin, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. 27 minutes into the match, Paulino Sayvion notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Chico Donato. Chico Donato was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Gerardo Guerau came out of the goal in the 33rd minute to try and stop a shot by DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Roberto Lopes. But to his dismay, Roberto Lopes quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. Lucio Guifre made in the 40th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Monte Susanin immediately put the ball in play. The Old Boys's Gerardo Guerau played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Olivier Gilg in the 41st minute of play. Olivier Gilg could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 42nd minute of the match, but Gerardo Guerau made a huge save. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Christian Carrier was substituted for Kenny Rothwell. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Roberto Lopes was the one to do the kick off. After a rather tough play, The Old Boys's Lucio Guifre got a free kick in the 53rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Monte Susanin in the 56th minute of play forced DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalkeeper Chico Donato to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Chico Donato made a fantastic save in the 58th minute, when Jose Ignazio sent off a good shot on target. 60 minutes into the match, The Old Boys's goal looked a bit too open when Olivier Gilg came free, but Gerardo Guerau reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee felt a red card was in order, 63 minutes into the game, when Isidro Gartzi put in a rough tackle. The supporters of DIPLOMATA FC PAB booed when The Old Boys was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Isidro Gartzi didn't get a good kick on the ball. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Niculae Martinescu was substituted for Song Xiong Hong. Gerardo Guerau took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Olivier Gilg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 68 minutes into the match, The Old Boys's goal looked a bit too open when Roberto Lopes came free, but Gerardo Guerau reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. DIPLOMATA FC PAB were awarded a corner in the 69th minute after The Old Boys's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Olivier Gilg took the corner. Chico Donato made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Monte Susanin in the 73rd minute of play. After 78 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for The Old Boys! Gerardo Guerau had in the 79thth minute some difficulties stopping Olivier Gilg's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. After a long run with the ball, Olivier Gilg did a trick in the 79th minute in front of The Old Boys's goalkeeper, who threw himself to the side. After that it was simple to shoot 3-1. An impressive performance by DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Olivier Gilg! DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Alan Franco was substituted for José Augusto Lara. After having played for 85 minutes, Roberto Lopes managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's supporters crossed their fingers, but Roberto Lopes was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 95 minutes into the game, Steven Durin was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. The Old Boys's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave DIPLOMATA FC PAB the free kick. A collision led to The Old Boys getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Steven Durin hit a great ball. 97 minutes into the match, Roberto Lopes had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Gerardo Guerau. The Old Boys's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Roberto Lopes was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-1. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.