Friendly League

Diego A Maradona
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Baldomero Mancio took the kick off in the first half of the match. Roberto Eztebe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Radowit Borkowski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lino Rios got free with Luiz Paulo Alcântara in the 4th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 8 minutes into the match, AFC FUSION's goal looked a bit too open when Baldomero Mancio came free, but Roberto Eztebe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dobsko SSA's Luiz Paulo Alcântara played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lino Rios in the 10th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lino Rios got free with Luiz Paulo Alcântara in the 11th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 12th match minute, AFC FUSION was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Thiago Silva to maneuver through the defense. Lino Rios received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Luiz Paulo Alcântara came out and tried to block the shot, but Lino Rios slotted it home off the left post making it 2-0 in the 19th minute. Germano Bettencourt struck a weak shot in the 24th minute. Luiz Paulo Alcântara didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AFC FUSION. A hard shot 28 in the game by Lino Rios from a close distance when the talented Luiz Paulo Alcântara managed to make a qualified save. Dobsko SSA's players were relieved. After a rather tough play, Dobsko SSA's Milosz Bojanowski got a free kick in the 29th minute. Lino Rios could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 33rd minute of the match, but Luiz Paulo Alcântara made a huge save. Dobsko SSA's defense didn't have a chance, in the 37th minute, when Lino Rios scored to the left of an out of position Luiz Paulo Alcântara, making the score, 3-0. 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 3-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Lino Rios stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. If Baldomero Mancio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 55th minute, Lino Rios made a precise shot to the right of Luiz Paulo Alcântara. Dobsko SSA's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-0. Milosz Bojanowski made in the 59th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Zula Sierocki however managed to control. The corner led AFC FUSION's Guido Txindoki to fire away a dangerous shot which Luiz Paulo Alcântara despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. The corner ended in Dawid Beckham almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Dobsko SSA's Luiz Paulo Alcântara did a great save. Lino Rios's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Luiz Paulo Alcântara read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 65th minute of play. AFC FUSION's Lino Rios got a good chance for a goal in the 66th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Lino Rios might have been able to make a better finish in the 71st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Luiz Paulo Alcântara. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Lino Rios ran back to his position shaking his head. After a defensive mix-up in Dobsko SSA's zone, Lino Rios stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Luiz Paulo Alcântara came out of the goal and Lino Rios tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 77thth minute of the game Aureliano Karlo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Dobsko SSA's Luiz Paulo Alcântara was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Aureliano Karlo 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. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Aureliano Karlo in the 83rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Luiz Paulo Alcântara prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 85th match minute, Dobsko SSA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Milosz Bojanowski to maneuver through the defense. After 86 minutes, Aureliano Karlo made it 5-0 with a short kick to the right side. Dobsko SSA's Luiz Paulo Alcântara tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Aureliano Karlo in the 89th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Luiz Paulo Alcântara saved Dobsko SSA from getting behind. After 92 minutes, Aureliano Karlo made it 6-0 with a short kick to the right side. Dobsko SSA's Luiz Paulo Alcântara tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Luiz Paulo Alcântara took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aureliano Karlo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dobsko SSA's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.