Friendly League

Ángel Labruna
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Felipe Flores took the kick off in the first half of the match. After having played for 5 minutes, Shawn Banks managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Heavenly Hooters's supporters crossed their fingers, but Shawn Banks was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Kyle Connor made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Felipe Flores in the 27th minute of play. Apolo Naelio was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 30 minutes into the match. In the 31st minute, Apolo Naelio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Douglas Fairbanks in the 33rd minute of play forced La Gallardeta's goalkeeper Casimiro Erramun to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of La Gallardeta booed when Heavenly Hooters was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Shawn Banks didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Paulo Romelio got free with Kyle Connor in the 42nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ethan Zamora struck a weak shot in the 44th minute. Casimiro Erramun didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Heavenly Hooters. After a rather tough play, La Gallardeta's Orlando Hori got a free kick in the 45th minute. The audience was convinced that Shawn Banks's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Casimiro Erramun was relentless in the 47th minute of the game.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Harold Lloyd stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the match, Heavenly Hooters's goal looked a bit too open when Marcos Madeo came free, but Kyle Connor reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Heavenly Hooters's Harold Lloyd in the 55th minute got a chance for a shot 55th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye La Gallardeta's goalie prevented a goal. In the 56th minute, Orlando Hori hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, La Gallardeta's Casimiro Erramun got control of the ball when Ethan Zamora tried to sneak it across the goal line. La Gallardeta's Marcos Madeo got a good chance for a goal in the 60th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 65 minutes into the match, La Gallardeta's goal looked a bit too open when Harold Lloyd came free, but Casimiro Erramun reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jeremias Paul during the 69th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 69 played minutes La Gallardeta got a freekick which was hit by Jeremias Paul. After a rather tough play, La Gallardeta's Ruben Dolfo got a free kick in the 72nd minute. If Ethan Zamora had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 75th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Casimiro Erramun was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Harold Lloyd showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-1 in the 76 minute of play. 84 minutes into the match, Harold Lloyd dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Casimiro Erramun, 0-2. The supporters of Heavenly Hooters booed when La Gallardeta was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marcos Madeo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Casimiro Erramun made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Harold Lloyd in the 88th minute of play. With a little luck, La Gallardeta's Casimiro Erramun got control of the ball when Harold Lloyd tried to sneak it across the goal line. After some careless play in the La Gallardeta defense, Harold Lloyd kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Casimiro Erramun. The La Gallardeta fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Casimiro Erramun should have stopped the shot. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Heavenly Hooters had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.