Friendly League

Jose Angel Zuazaga
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Nicanor Fanuco got the match started through his kick off. With an all-out effort, Mercado Paulista F.C's Evelio Naike threw himself towards the right post 7 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Ramon Shantala, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Ramon Shantala could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 12th minute of the match, but Evelio Naike made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adrian Dominix in the 17th minute of play forced Mercado Paulista F.C's goalkeeper Ramon Tancredo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Armando Rosalio in the 23rd minute of play forced Las Palmas's goalkeeper Evelio Naike to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ramon Tancredo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Horacio Sein, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. Las Palmas's Evelio Naike proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 29th minute of the match, managed to save Las Palmas from getting a goal against them. Mercado Paulista F.C's Ramon Tancredo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adrian Dominix in the 34th minute of play. 34 minutes into the game, Bishen Top was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Mercado Paulista F.C's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Las Palmas the free kick. In the 42nd minute Ramon Shantala shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Evelio Naike saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The long shot by German Laurentzi in the 44th minute really tested Evelio Naike's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Eduardo Ihintza hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Armando Rosalio to make the kick off. 52 minutes into the match, Mercado Paulista F.C's goalkeeper Ramon Tancredo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nicanor Fanuco. Evelio Naike showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ramon Shantala, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Las Palmas's Evelio Naike played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elvio Illart in the 68th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 69th minute, German Laurentzi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mercado Paulista F.C's supporters rose to their feet, but German Laurentzi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Evelio Naike breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bishen Cholas during the 73rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Mercado Paulista F.C getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Bishen Cholas hit a great ball. 76 minutes into the match, Las Palmas's goal looked a bit too open when Elvio Illart came free, but Evelio Naike reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Albino Asteri in the 84th minute of play forced Las Palmas's goalkeeper Evelio Naike to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ramon Tancredo made a fantastic save in the 85th minute, when Adrian Dominix sent off a good shot on target. When Albino Asteri fell near the penalty area in the 89th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Mercado Paulista F.C's protests and gave Albino Asteri a yellow card for diving instead. In the 89th minute, Albino Asteri hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 92 played minutes Mercado Paulista F.C got a freekick which was hit by Armando Rosalio. A collision led to Las Palmas getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Adrian Dominix hit a great ball.