Friendly League

Sells Park
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Wallace Fields took the kick off in the first half of the match. After a rather tough play, Ismiango AFC's Ceferino Moise got a free kick in the 5th minute. Ed Bradshaw kicked well hit freekick during the 6th minute of the match. Bryan Bloom stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mario Maties's shot from short distance in the 8th minute. After 8 played minutes Ismiango AFC got a freekick which was hit by Sixto Magdaleno. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Apolo Cordarrol in the 11th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bryan Bloom prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Ismiango AFC's Mario Maties in the 13th minute got a chance for a shot 13th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sells FC's goalie prevented a goal. Ed Bradshaw sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Apolo Cordarrol sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ed Bradshaw received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Amancio Beltza tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Ismiango AFC's zone, Wallace Fields stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Amancio Beltza came out of the goal and Wallace Fields tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 29 played minutes Ismiango AFC got a freekick which was hit by Sixto Magdaleno. A hard shot by Vincent Rich from long distance, 29 minutes into the match, got Amancio Beltza's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. Wallace Fields recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 31st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Mario Maties took the ball and in the 34 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Bryan Bloom. Bryan Bloom dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Amancio Beltza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wallace Fields in the 39th minute of the match. In the 40th minute Mario Maties shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bryan Bloom saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a little luck, Ismiango AFC's Amancio Beltza got control of the ball when Wallace Fields tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 47th match minute, Sells FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Woody Finney to maneuver through the defense. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mario Maties made a kick off. Mario Maties might have been able to make a better finish in the 51st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Bryan Bloom. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Mario Maties ran back to his position shaking his head. Mario Maties took the ball and in the 52 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Bryan Bloom. Bryan Bloom dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. Sells FC's Bryan Bloom proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 55th minute of the match, managed to save Sells FC from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wallace Fields in the 59th minute of play forced Ismiango AFC's goalkeeper Amancio Beltza to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Sells FC's Wallace Fields in the 62nd minute got a chance for a shot 62nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ismiango AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Amancio Beltza didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Ed Bradshaw went, in the 78th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-2 was the resulting score. Ed Bradshaw struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Amancio Beltza didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sells FC. The referee felt a red card was in order, 95 minutes into the game, when Eusebio Ramirez put in a rough tackle. In the 94th minute, one of Ismiango AFC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Ismiango AFC. Amancio Beltza had in the 97thth minute some difficulties stopping Vincent Rich's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Wallace Fields sent away a hard shot on goal in the 101st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Ismiango AFC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.