Friendly League

Antonio V. Liberti
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The throw-in from Luís Fernando Ferreira in the 6th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s Eliseo Furman. 8 minutes into the match, ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s goal looked a bit too open when Niceto Gagriel came free, but Vágner Loyola reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Vágner Loyola showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Niceto Gagriel, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. Vágner Loyola didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Abelardo Bertassi went, in the 12th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. 17 minutes into the match, ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s Korhan Türkol sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Mugurel Zota narrowly saved just below the crossbar. A throw-in in the 19th minute of the game was made by Luís Fernando Ferreira with Abelardo Bertassi as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. In the 22nd minute of the match Cercadinho got a corner. ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Ricardinho Sousa ran over to the corner to take the kick. Edmundo Aparecido was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Vágner Loyola showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Niceto Gagriel in the 26th minute of the match. With 31 minutes on the clock, Ulf Bergqvist commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In a very dangerous position, a player in Cercadinho fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 30th minute. Penalty! Mugurel Zota had in the 32ndth minute some difficulties stopping Mai Hong Zhen's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his right side, but he still managed to hold the ball In the 32nd minute, Mai Hong Zhen left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡ fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Mugurel Zota took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mai Hong Zhen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Esteve Vistruario kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Korhan Türkol in the 41st minute of play forced Cercadinho's goalkeeper Mugurel Zota to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mugurel Zota made a fantastic save in the 42nd minute, when Clemente Sindo sent off a good shot on target. 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.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Niceto Gagriel was the one to do the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Korhan Türkol in the 54th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mugurel Zota prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Mugurel Zota took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from German Lia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mugurel Zota showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Korhan Türkol in the 70th minute of the match. When Nando Matorin fell near the penalty area in the 71st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Cercadinho's protests and gave Nando Matorin a yellow card for diving instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by German Lia in the 72nd minute of play forced Cercadinho's goalkeeper Mugurel Zota to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cercadinho's Mugurel Zota played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Korhan Türkol in the 75th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Cercadinho's zone, Korhan Türkol stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mugurel Zota came out of the goal and Korhan Türkol tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Cercadinho's Cipriano Trevisan was substituted for Ricardinho Sousa. German Lia recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 86th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 89 minutes into the match, Cercadinho's Niceto Gagriel sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Vágner Loyola narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s zone, Niceto Gagriel stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Vágner Loyola came out of the goal and Niceto Gagriel tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Mugurel Zota took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Korhan Türkol, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.