Friendly League

El fortin Tricolor
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Roman Riquelme kicked off to start the match. When Arsenio Maria came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the Villa Mitre City fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Arsenio Maria couldn't finish the play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jacobo Abechuco in the 6th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ariel Ponc saved Villa Mitre City from getting behind. When Jacobo Abechuco got free in front of the goal in the 6th minute he wasn't very focused and chipped the ball just over the goal. Ariel Ponc was delighted since he was out of position and the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. James Madisons short, quick shot in the 12thth minute got Rui Santos to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. When Jacobo Abechuco came up free with the goalie in the 13th minute, the Atlético Zelaya fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Jacobo Abechuco couldn't finish the play. In the 15th minute the ball was on its way in behind Atlético Zelaya's goalkeeper Rui Santos, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 17thth minute of the game Roman Riquelme who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Villa Mitre City's Ariel Ponc was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Villa Mitre City's James Madison 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 Atlético Zelaya's goalie prevented a goal. Rui Santos stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of James Madison's shot from short distance in the 18th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Roman Riquelme in the 20th minute of play forced Villa Mitre City's goalkeeper Ariel Ponc to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Bonifacio Aztore hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. Villa Mitre City's James Madison got a good chance for a goal in the 24th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling James Madison in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rui Santos prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ariel Ponc made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alonzo Sal in the 29th minute of play. Ariel Ponc made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roman Riquelme in the 31st minute of play. In the 33rdth minute of the game James Madison who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Atlético Zelaya's Rui Santos was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The referee felt a red card was in order, 36 minutes into the game, when Mauro Kiliz put in a rough tackle. In the 36th minute, one of Atlético Zelaya: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 Atlético Zelaya. In the 38th minute, Urbano Mendiko ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Rui Santos was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. Arsenio Maria sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Villa Mitre City's James Madison in the 45th minute got a chance for a shot 45th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Atlético Zelaya's goalie prevented a goal. Ariel Ponc took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alonzo Sal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

Villa Mitre City made a substitution. Imam Sarwono replaced Long Yuan Di. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. James Madison was the one to do the kick off. Alonzo Sal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 54th minute, Saturnino Lehior hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 55 played minutes, Atlético Zelaya's Alonzo Sal shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Ariel Ponc came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Atlético Zelaya reached it. When Villa Mitre City's Mauricio Macías in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Atlético Zelaya's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to Atlético Zelaya getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Bonifacio Aztore hit a great ball. Rui Santos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mauricio Macías in the 65th minute of play. Rui Santos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mauricio Macías in the 65th minute of play. Ariel Ponc showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alonzo Sal, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. Rui Santos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from James Madison, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 76 minutes into the game, Atlético Zelaya's Roman Riquelme nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ariel Ponc made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Rui Santos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mauricio Macías in the 79th minute of the match. Mauricio Macías blasted a shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Rui Santos having to make a save. In the 86th minute, Mauricio Macías left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Villa Mitre City fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. Villa Mitre City's James Madison got a good chance for a goal in the 92nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Saturnino Lehior had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 94th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 96 played minutes Atlético Zelaya got a freekick which was hit by Venancio Moise. In the 97th minute of the match Mauricio Macías shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Rui Santos showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Villa Mitre City were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Atlético Zelaya for a fine match.