Friendly League

Laurinburg
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) In the 4th minute Epifanio Deunoro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Titus Pickens saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Luna Roja FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Ignacio Mikelats in the 5th minute. A nice corner shot did that Ignacio Mikelats got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Titus Pickens quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. 11 minutes into the match, Atletico Nacional's goal looked a bit too open when Mateo Nerio came free, but Titus Pickens reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 13th match minute, Atletico Nacional was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jared Ennis to maneuver through the defense. Epifanio Deunoro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Titus Pickens having to interfere. Ethan Person fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Benjamin Lugo having to interfere. Atletico Nacional's Titus Pickens played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eleuterio Sancho in the 28th minute of play. Epifanio Deunoro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Titus Pickens having to interfere. Atletico Nacional's Titus Pickens played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Epifanio Deunoro in the 31st minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Atletico Nacional's Jacob Judd slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Benjamin Lugo. That made the score 1-0 after 32 minutes of play. The supporters of Luna Roja FC booed when Atletico Nacional was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jacob Judd didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ernesto Bermudez in the 41st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Benjamin Lugo saved Luna Roja FC from getting behind. The supporters of Atletico Nacional booed when Luna Roja FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eloy Xabel didn't get a good kick on the ball. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

In the 52nd minute Ethan Person shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Benjamin Lugo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Atletico Nacional's Jared Ennis got a free kick in the 54th minute. Mateo Nerio recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 57th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Eleuterio Sancho who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 59thth minute tested the skills of Titus Pickens when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Jared Ennis hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. When Eleuterio Sancho came up free with the goalie in the 62nd minute, the Luna Roja FC 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 Eleuterio Sancho couldn't finish the play. 64 minutes into the game, Luna Roja FC's Eleuterio Sancho nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Titus Pickens made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Eleuterio Sancho struck a weak shot in the 66th minute. Titus Pickens didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Luna Roja FC. Eleuterio Sancho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Titus Pickens tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Luna Roja FC booed when Atletico Nacional was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jacob Judd didn't get a good kick on the ball. Titus Pickens made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eleuterio Sancho in the 79th minute of play. Mateo Nerio recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 80th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Eleuterio Sancho fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Titus Pickens having to interfere. In the 84th minute, Ernesto Bermudez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Eleuterio Sancho who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 87thth minute tested the skills of Titus Pickens when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 88 minutes into the match, Eleuterio Sancho dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Titus Pickens, 1-2. Eleuterio Sancho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Eleuterio Sancho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Titus Pickens tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Daryl Dougherty's late challenge caught a Luna Roja FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Daryl Dougherty helped the player get up and apologised. In the 94th match minute, Atletico Nacional was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Daryl Dougherty to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Atletico Nacional's Titus Pickens got control of the ball when Epifanio Deunoro tried to sneak it across the goal line.