Friendly League

Frédson Mendes
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Matias Bilintx kicked off to start the match. In the 2nd minute Arkadiusz Piatek shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Óscar Cordoba saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Óscar Cordoba took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arkadiusz Piatek, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Arkadiusz Piatek got free with Óscar Cordoba in the 12th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 21st minute Arkadiusz Piatek shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Óscar Cordoba saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 23 minutes had been played when some careless play by Sporting de Gijón's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Fermin Martinez was slow to take the kick. During this time Utopía Muerta FC's players had a chance to rest. Arkadiusz Piatek made a great header on Utopía Muerta FC's corner, it was just that Sporting de Gijón's Óscar Cordoba managed to reach the ball for a save. Sporting de Gijón's Óscar Cordoba played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arkadiusz Piatek in the 26th minute of play. In the 29th minute Utopía Muerta FC were awarded a corner. Fermin Martinez went to the cornerflag to take it. Alp Kaya was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Óscar Cordoba made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arkadiusz Piatek in the 32nd minute of play. Sporting de Gijón's Óscar Cordoba played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arkadiusz Piatek in the 37th minute of play. In the 43rd minute, Alp Kaya hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Esteban Ekaitz fell near the penalty area in the 44th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sporting de Gijón's protests and gave Esteban Ekaitz a yellow card for diving instead. In the 44th minute, Esteban Ekaitz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 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.

51 minutes into the game, Esteban Ekaitz threw the ball into play from the sideline. Utopía Muerta FC's Alp Kaya quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. After a rather tough play, Sporting de Gijón's Eustacio Loiola got a free kick in the 54th minute. Utopía Muerta FC made a substitution. Braulio Hibai replaced Anier Johans. Sporting de Gijón's Venancio Emesto was substituted for Alejandro Rufo. Utopía Muerta FC's Severo Bermudo was substituted for Arkadiusz Piatek. Utopía Muerta FC were awarded a corner in the 60th minute after Sporting de Gijón's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Fermin Martinez took the corner. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fermin Martinez in the 65th minute of play forced Sporting de Gijón's goalkeeper Óscar Cordoba to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 66 played minutes Utopía Muerta FC got a freekick which was hit by Radoslaw Klocko. Matias Bilintx who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 71stth minute tested the skills of Mano Hume when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Sporting de Gijón's Gabriel Diaz got a free kick in the 72nd minute. Óscar Cordoba showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Severo Bermudo in the 73rd minute of the match. Utopía Muerta FC's Mano Hume proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 74th minute of the match, managed to save Utopía Muerta FC from getting a goal against them. In the 76th minute, Sporting de Gijón's Matias Bilintx ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Mano Hume. Mano Hume yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-1. Sporting de Gijón made a substitution. Atilano Feo replaced Carlo Crema. Utopía Muerta FC's Mano Hume played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Diego Maradona in the 84th minute of play. Utopía Muerta FC's Mano Hume proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 87th minute of the match, managed to save Utopía Muerta FC from getting a goal against them. When Utopía Muerta FC's Braulio Hibai in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sporting de Gijón's goalie prevented a goal. Óscar Cordoba showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Braulio Hibai in the 96th minute of the match. The Sporting de Gijón supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Sporting de Gijón would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.