Friendly League

PARS STADIUM
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) PERSPOLIS's Cipriano Ganix started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. An unexpectedly hard shot by Saul Silvanito in the 3rd minute of play forced PERSPOLIS's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Máximo Portero was out of position in the 6 minute of play, and Cipriano Ganix capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Cipriano Ganix really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Bela Herrero's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Máximo Portero read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 10th minute of play. Gianluigi Donnarumma showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Saul Silvanito in the 17th minute of the match. Ingmar Bergman blasted a shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Máximo Portero having to make a save. In the 24th match minute, Amelie FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edgar Lopa to maneuver through the defense. Máximo Portero made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cipriano Ganix in the 25th minute. In the 28th minute Idar Dyrstad shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gianluigi Donnarumma saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Edgar Lopa fell near the penalty area in the 30th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Amelie FC's protests and gave Edgar Lopa a yellow card for diving instead. Ingmar Bergman recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 34th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nicolas Millano in the 35th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gianluigi Donnarumma prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Nicolas Millano recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 39th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Amelie FC's Nicolas Millano in the 44th minute got a chance for a shot 44th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye PERSPOLIS's goalie prevented a goal. After having played for 45 minutes, Saul Silvanito managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Amelie FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Saul Silvanito was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Máximo Portero made an important save on a dangerous shot by Honorio Carceles in the 48th minute. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Saul Silvanito made the kick off in the second half. The audience was convinced that Ingmar Bergman's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Máximo Portero was relentless in the 53rd minute of the game. Máximo Portero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cipriano Ganix, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. Gianluigi Donnarumma made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nicolas Millano in the 56th minute of play. Máximo Portero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cipriano Ganix, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With an all-out effort, Amelie FC's Gianluigi Donnarumma threw himself towards the right post 59 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Nicolas Millano, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 64 minutes into the match, Amelie FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ingmar Bergman came free, but Máximo Portero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Amelie FC getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Victorio Honrio hit a great ball. Amelie FC's Máximo Portero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cipriano Ganix in the 66th minute of play. Máximo Portero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ingmar Bergman in the 68th minute of play. The nice shot from Saul Silvanito in the 74thth minute just in front of the goal should have ended in point on the board, but Gianluigi Donnarumma had a great feel for the game and superbly saved the ball from getting in by the left post. Saul Silvanito received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Gianluigi Donnarumma tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Cordarell Guasch kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. PERSPOLIS made a substitution. Myles Powderham replaced Honorio Carceles. After 82 played minutes PERSPOLIS got a freekick which was hit by Cordarell Guasch. A hard shot by Mugurel Ghiță from long distance, 83 minutes into the match, got Gianluigi Donnarumma's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. Amelie FC's Máximo Portero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bela Herrero in the 86th minute of play. The supporters of Amelie FC booed when PERSPOLIS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mihovil Štibić didn't get a good kick on the ball. Amelie FC were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.