Friendly League

Estadio Zapican
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Leocadio Leira got the match started through his kick off. Zapican FC's Felix Guiral came free and shot a quick shot against goal 5 minutes in the game, fortunately Germano Lousada had problems saving as it came toward the left post. UC Eirense's Germano Lousada proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 9th minute of the match, managed to save UC Eirense from getting a goal against them. Germano Lousada took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leocadio Leira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Danilo Ramos came up free with the goalie in the 13th minute, the UC Eirense 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 Danilo Ramos couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leocadio Leira in the 15th minute of play forced UC Eirense's goalkeeper Germano Lousada to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. UC Eirense's Germano Lousada proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 18th minute of the match, managed to save UC Eirense from getting a goal against them. Germano Lousada took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Steven Curbelo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Germano Lousada made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leocadio Leira in the 37th minute of play. 39 minutes into the game, Felix Guiral recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Germano Lousada. Felix Guiral showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. In the 43rd minute, Leon Falla hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 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 2-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Danilo Ramos to strike the kick off in the second half. Leocadio Leira received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Germano Lousada tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 55 minutes into the match, UC Eirense's goal looked a bit too open when Ivon Orellan came free, but Germano Lousada reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Diogo Palma struck a weak shot in the 64th minute. Jose-Antonio Diana didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for UC Eirense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Diogo Palma in the 67th minute of play forced Zapican FC's goalkeeper Jose-Antonio Diana to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. UC Eirense's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Danilo Ramos in the 68th minute. After taking down the ball on UC Eirense's corner Danilo Ramos fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Jose-Antonio Diana quite easily take care of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Leocadio Leira in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Germano Lousada prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 74 minutes into the game, Leocadio Leira was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Zapican FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave UC Eirense the free kick. In the 74th match minute, Zapican FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leocadio Leira to maneuver through the defense. 75 minutes into the game, UC Eirense's Danilo Ramos nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jose-Antonio Diana made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. In the 79th minute, Zapican FC's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Danilo Ramos fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Felix Guiral in the 84th minute of play forced UC Eirense's goalkeeper Germano Lousada to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 86 minutes had been played when some careless play by Zapican FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Danilo Ramos was slow to take the kick. During this time UC Eirense's players had a chance to rest. It was a well-played corner which Diogo Palma managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. 88 minutes into the match, UC Eirense's Danilo Ramos sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jose-Antonio Diana narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Steven Curbelo during the 89th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of UC Eirense booed when Zapican FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Steven Curbelo didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 91st match minute, UC Eirense was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Diogo Palma to maneuver through the defense. If Danilo Ramos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 94th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. There were very few away supporters still in the ground by the end of the match. Most of them had left early, disgusted by the way their team had been torn apart. Zapican FC fully deserved thier win.