Friendly League

Bangaroo Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Martin Paratorrecilla started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 3 minutes into the match, Nutridal FC's goalkeeper Daniel Pabon had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jesse Ceney. In the 5th minute, Mora Maldonado got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. When the match clock showed 7 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Jesse Ceney sped through Nutridal FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Daniel Pabon. Matt Triplett showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rafael Carrera in the 10th minute of the match. Martin Paratorrecilla recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 11th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 13 minutes into the match, Nutridal FC's goalkeeper Daniel Pabon had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jesse Ceney. Daniel Pabon made a fantastic save in the 14th minute, when Tony Hess sent off a good shot on target. Daniel Pabon was out of position in the 16 minute of play, and Pierre Mccartan capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Pierre Mccartan really showed his touch with that goal: 2-0. Mora Maldonado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Vincente Barrieta received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 22nd minute. Matt Triplett tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Rafael Carrera sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 28 minutes into the game, Mora Maldonado cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Matt Triplett was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Matt Triplett made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Martin Paratorrecilla in the 30th minute of play. Martin Paratorrecilla fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Matt Triplett having to interfere. Pierre Mccartan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Martin Paratorrecilla received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Matt Triplett tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 37th minute, Martin Paratorrecilla managed to get in a good position for a shot. Nutridal FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Martin Paratorrecilla was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Matt Triplett breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a little luck, Nutridal FC's Daniel Pabon got control of the ball when Jesse Ceney tried to sneak it across the goal line. The audience was convinced that Mora Maldonado's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Matt Triplett was relentless in the 46th minute of the game. Martin Paratorrecilla received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Matt Triplett tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Tony Hess made a kick off. Nutridal FC's Daniel Pabon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jesse Ceney in the 51st minute of play. In the 52nd match minute, Manchester United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Browne Potter to maneuver through the defense. Rafael Carrera in the 53rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Matt Triplett, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Martin Paratorrecilla fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Matt Triplett having to interfere. Nutridal FC's Daniel Pabon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tony Hess in the 56th minute of play. Rafael Carrera's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Matt Triplett read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 57th minute of play. The supporters of Manchester United booed when Nutridal FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mora Maldonado didn't get a good kick on the ball. Daniel Pabon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tony Hess, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. After having played for 63 minutes, Mora Maldonado managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Nutridal FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mora Maldonado was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Nutridal FC's Mora Maldonado got a good chance for a goal in the 66th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Martin Paratorrecilla fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Matt Triplett having to interfere. 75 minutes into the match, Manchester United's goal looked a bit too open when Rafael Carrera came free, but Matt Triplett reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 78th minute, Mora Maldonado left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Nutridal FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-3. Daniel Pabon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jesse Ceney, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Martin Paratorrecilla was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 87th minute. Nutridal FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Mora Maldonado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 93 played minutes Manchester United got a freekick which was hit by Ivan Lucas. Rafael Carrera blasted a shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Matt Triplett having to make a save. The Manchester United fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Nutridal FC were clearly better and deserved to take the win.