Friendly League

Alvin Laliberté
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Orlanda Aguiriano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Endrick de Souza in the 2nd minute of the match. A collision led to Real Marabino getting a freekick after 3 minutes play. Zadornin Robires hit a great ball. In the 4th minute Endrick de Souza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Orlanda Aguiriano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 8 minutes, Miguel Araujo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Real Marabino and the Rayland FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 8th match minute, Real Marabino was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Miguel Araujo to maneuver through the defense. Real Marabino's Orlanda Aguiriano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roger Bannister in the 10th minute of play. When Rayland FC's Ximun Zaldos in the 14th minute got a chance for a shot 14th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Real Marabino's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ximun Zaldos in the 23rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Orlanda Aguiriano saved Real Marabino from getting behind. Orlanda Aguiriano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roger Bannister, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Ximun Zaldos's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Orlanda Aguiriano was relentless in the 26th minute of the game. Basajaun Lecuona made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tadzio Hevia in the 28th minute of play. Real Marabino's Orlanda Aguiriano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roger Bannister in the 34th minute of play. 37 minutes into the match, Rayland FC's goalkeeper Basajaun Lecuona had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Burutzagi Vilaplana. The supporters of Real Marabino booed when Rayland FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nahia Alfonso didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 43rd minute Tadzio Hevia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Basajaun Lecuona saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Julian Castañares hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. In the 45th minute, Ray Peña hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Basajaun Lecuona took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Orlando Matienzo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Roger Bannister took the ball and in the 64 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Orlanda Aguiriano. Orlanda Aguiriano dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Primo Peramatos short, quick shot in the 68thth minute got Orlanda Aguiriano to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. A hard shot 69 in the game by Primo Peramato from a close distance when the talented Orlanda Aguiriano managed to make a qualified save. Real Marabino's players were relieved. Louis Pasteur hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. In the 74thth minute of the game Roger Bannister who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Real Marabino's Orlanda Aguiriano was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Beltxe Gainza lost his temper 78 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. The referee gave Real Marabino a penalty, 80 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Miguel Araujo, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Rayland FC's Basajaun Lecuona. 1-2. In the 87thth minute of the game Primo Peramato who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Real Marabino's Orlanda Aguiriano was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Endrick de Souza charged in rather forcefully in the 88th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Endrick de Souza the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 95 minutes into the game, Orlando Matienzo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Real Marabino's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Rayland FC the free kick. Orlanda Aguiriano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Roger Bannister in the 98th minute of the match. Rayland FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.