Friendly League

Arena Danone
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Matej Valentík kicked off to start the match. A collision led to AFK Petržalka getting a freekick after 2 minutes play. Matej Valentík hit a great ball. In the 7th minute Roland Záhoran shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcelo da Costa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 8th minute of the match AFK Petržalka got a corner. Danone CC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Roland Záhoran ran over to the corner to take the kick. A collision led to AFK Petržalka getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Miroslav Cupka hit a great ball. 16 minutes into the game, Roland Záhoran cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Marcelo da Costa was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Marcelo da Costa came out of the goal in the 20th minute to try and stop a shot by AFK Petržalka's Roland Záhoran. But to his dismay, Roland Záhoran quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. In the 26th minute, Matej Valentík hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 28 minutes into the match, Danone CC's goal looked a bit too open when Ivan Girman came free, but Marcelo da Costa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 31 minutes into the game, Roland Záhoran cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Marcelo da Costa was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 38 minutes into the match, Danone CC's goal looked a bit too open when Roland Záhoran came free, but Marcelo da Costa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Roland Záhoran took the ball and in the 39 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Marcelo da Costa. Marcelo da Costa dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-4. After the first half AFK Petržalka were leading 0-4. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ramón Cardoso was the one to do the kick off. 50 minutes into the game, Zdeno Špaňo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. AFK Petržalka's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Danone CC the free kick. In the 50th match minute, AFK Petržalka was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zdeno Špaňo to maneuver through the defense. Adelino de Brito sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 60th play minute Roland Záhoran came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Marcelo da Costa. 0-5. Roland Záhoran sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. A collision led to AFK Petržalka getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Zdeno Špaňo hit a great ball. After 72 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Danone CC! Marcelo da Costa had in the 73rdth minute some difficulties stopping Roland Záhoran's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. In the 76th minute, Charles da Silva hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 77 played minutes Danone CC got a freekick which was hit by Charles da Silva. 79 minutes into the game, Roland Záhoran recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Marcelo da Costa. Roland Záhoran showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-6. The supporters of AFK Petržalka booed when Danone CC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gustavo Alvarenga didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Roland Záhoran came up free with the goalie in the 88th minute, the AFK Petržalka fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Roland Záhoran couldn't finish the play. Adelino de Brito recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 91st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 92nd minute, Zdeno Špaňo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. AFK Petržalka had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.