Friendly League

Carlos Cuomo
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Froilan Reyes took the kick off in the first half of the match. After recieving a nice pass, Parque Europa FC's Froilan Reyes tried to score from far away in the 5th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Yannick Bartz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 8th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Parque Europa FC's Froilan Reyes in the 9th minute got a chance for a shot 9th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Estación Q.'s goalie prevented a goal. Froilan Reyes's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Arif Nihat Yıldıray read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 11th minute of play. Arif Nihat Yıldıray took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Froilan Reyes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mauro Todor fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Luis Täger having to interfere. Arif Nihat Yıldıray took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Saul Gomesano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Parque Europa FC were awarded a corner in the 24th minute after Estación Q.'s defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Froilan Reyes took the corner. Parque Europa FC's Froilan Reyes was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Arif Nihat Yıldıray in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Froilan Reyes in the 28th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arif Nihat Yıldıray saved Estación Q. from getting behind. Arif Nihat Yıldıray didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Saul Gomesano went, in the 33rd minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. After a defensive mix-up in Estación Q.'s zone, Yannick Bartz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Arif Nihat Yıldıray came out of the goal and Yannick Bartz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 44 minutes of play, Parque Europa FC's Froilan Reyes made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Arif Nihat Yıldıray was left in no man's land by his defense there! The Estación Q. players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Parque Europa FC were winning 0-2.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Benicio Beliran to make the kick off. Benicio Beliran took the ball and in the 53 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Luis Täger. Luis Täger dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. Parque Europa FC made a substitution. Rogelio Mendiola replaced Yannick Bartz. Parque Europa FC made a substitution. Lionel-Andrés Messi replaced Saul Gomesano. 60 minutes into the game, Dario Casero threw the ball into play from the sideline. Estación Q.'s Yuan Yuan Hong quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Estación Q.'s Arif Nihat Yıldıray played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Coronel Castro in the 61st minute of play. 63 minutes into the match, Estación Q.'s goal looked a bit too open when Lionel-Andrés Messi came free, but Arif Nihat Yıldıray reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Coronel Castro in the 66th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arif Nihat Yıldıray saved Estación Q. from getting behind. The Parque Europa FC fans' excitement grew in the 66th match minute when Parque Europa FC's Coronel Castro looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-3 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Estación Q. made a substitution. Aurelio Mincho replaced Ziya Özcakir. Arif Nihat Yıldıray took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Coronel Castro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 73rd minute Tadeo Lesardo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luis Täger saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 77 minutes into the match, Parque Europa FC's goal looked a bit too open when Tadeo Lesardo came free, but Luis Täger reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A hard shot 79 in the game by Lionel-Andrés Messi from a close distance when the talented Arif Nihat Yıldıray managed to make a qualified save. Estación Q.'s players were relieved. Parque Europa FC were awarded a corner in the 80th minute after Estación Q.'s defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Coronel Castro took the corner. After taking down the ball on Parque Europa FC's corner Rogelio Mendiola fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Arif Nihat Yıldıray quite easily take care of the ball. Lionel-Andrés Messi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arif Nihat Yıldıray having to interfere. In the 85th minute, Tadeo Lesardo left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Estación Q. fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-3. 88 minutes into the match, Estación Q.'s goalkeeper Arif Nihat Yıldıray had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lionel-Andrés Messi. In the 92nd minute Estación Q. were awarded a corner. Virgilio Maraman went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Parque Europa FC's goalie and right to Aurelio Mincho. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Parque Europa FC's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. After 94 played minutes Parque Europa FC got a freekick which was hit by Ronaldo Fenomeno. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tadeo Lesardo in the 95th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Luis Täger saved Parque Europa FC from getting behind.