Friendly League

Ellis Park Stadium
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Romeo Dominic showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Máximo Palma in the 7th minute of the match. Teófilo Belém made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rafael Domeka in the 11th minute. 12 minutes into the match, SOUTH AFRICA's goal looked a bit too open when Frits Evenhuis came free, but Romeo Dominic reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, MC ESPANHOL's Teófilo Belém got control of the ball when Romeo Mel tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Frits Evenhuis in the 16th minute of play forced SOUTH AFRICA's goalkeeper Romeo Dominic to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When MC ESPANHOL's Frits Evenhuis in the 18th minute got a chance for a shot 18th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SOUTH AFRICA's goalie prevented a goal. In the 25th minute, Aldo Giovannelli hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 28 minutes into the match, MC ESPANHOL's goal looked a bit too open when Elvio Ted came free, but Teófilo Belém reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. SOUTH AFRICA's Romeo Dominic played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kostas Sourpis in the 31st minute of play. In the 32nd minute Frits Evenhuis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Romeo Dominic saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 34thth minute of the game Frits Evenhuis who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but SOUTH AFRICA's Romeo Dominic was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 35th minute of the match, Elvio Ted tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Teófilo Belém saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. MC ESPANHOL's Teófilo Belém proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 37th minute of the match, managed to save MC ESPANHOL from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rolf Roppel in the 40th minute of play forced MC ESPANHOL's goalkeeper Teófilo Belém to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A nice corner shot did that Rafael Domeka got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Teófilo Belém quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Frits Evenhuis made a kick off. Teófilo Belém took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rafael Domeka, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 56th minute Romeo Mel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Teófilo Belém saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Teófilo Belém made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Artemio Jokin in the 59th minute of play. Romeo Dominic made a fantastic save in the 65th minute, when Frits Evenhuis sent off a good shot on target. 66 minutes into the match, Romeo Mel had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Teófilo Belém. MC ESPANHOL's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Romeo Mel was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Braulio Rocio charged in rather forcefully in the 68th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Braulio Rocio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Teófilo Belém showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Romeo Mel, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Frits Evenhuis in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Romeo Dominic saved SOUTH AFRICA from getting behind. SOUTH AFRICA made a substitution. 张洲荣 replaced Romeo Mel. SOUTH AFRICA's 钱迪竞 was substituted for Cavit Sanay. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Cosimo Vettori during the 89th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 89 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for MC ESPANHOL! Piarres Hermida's late challenge caught a SOUTH AFRICA's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Piarres Hermida helped the player get up and apologised. In the 93rd match minute, MC ESPANHOL was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Piarres Hermida to maneuver through the defense. Teófilo Belém made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from 张洲荣 in the 94th minute of play. In the 96th minute of the match SOUTH AFRICA got a corner. MC ESPANHOL's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Rafael Domeka ran over to the corner to take the kick. Teófilo Belém showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arsenio Oinatz, who was totally free with the ball in the 97th minute. After 97th play minutes 张洲荣 shot 4-0, a short shot which went by Teófilo Belém and just under the crossbar into goal. SOUTH AFRICA's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.