Friendly League

C.V. Spartan Stadium
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) S.D. Bajen's Charlie Bravo 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. After a rather tough play, S.D. Bajen's Anton Trimble got a free kick in the 4th minute. Bret Caudill showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jarne Vrancken in the 12th minute of the match. Damian Callahan's late challenge caught a Anga FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Damian Callahan helped the player get up and apologised. After 13 played minutes S.D. Bajen got a freekick which was hit by Damian Callahan. Erasmo Cilio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 15th minute. Bret Caudill tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Saverio Bartoleme sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 25th minute Anga FC were awarded a corner. Tomás Elija went to the cornerflag to take it. Anga FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Tomás Elija in the 27th minute. Jorge Baez came free with the goalkeeper in the 28th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Tomas Baldovino could save by the left post. When Anga FC's Cristian Miccoli in the 34th minute got a chance for a shot 34th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye S.D. Bajen's goalie prevented a goal. Tomas Baldovino made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Brent Cowan in the 36th minute of play. When Tomás Elija fell near the penalty area in the 37th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Anga FC's protests and gave Tomás Elija a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of S.D. Bajen booed when Anga FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tomás Elija didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tomas Baldovino made a fantastic save in the 39th minute, when Jorge Baez sent off a good shot on target. Bret Caudill made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristian Miccoli in the 42nd minute of play. 46 minutes into the match, Charlie Bravo dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Tomas Baldovino, 1-0. 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 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jackie Chan was the one to do the kick off. Tomas Baldovino showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 董岚城, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. Marcial Quintyn received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Bret Caudill came out and tried to block the shot, but Marcial Quintyn slotted it home off the left post making it 1-1 in the 58th minute. Bret Caudill made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jackie Chan in the 68th minute. Anga FC's Tomas Baldovino played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Charlie Bravo in the 73rd minute of play. Jackie Chan's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Bret Caudill firmly grabbed it by the left post. Tomas Baldovino took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Brent Cowan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bret Caudill showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jarne Vrancken, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jarne Vrancken in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Bret Caudill saved S.D. Bajen from getting behind. Bret Caudill took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jarne Vrancken, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Anga FC booed when S.D. Bajen was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anton Trimble didn't get a good kick on the ball. Anga FC's Goel Mahal was substituted for Jarne Vrancken. In the 83rd match minute, S.D. Bajen was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anton Trimble to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in S.D. Bajen's zone, Jackie Chan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Bret Caudill came out of the goal and Jackie Chan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Tomas Baldovino made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Charlie Bravo in the 86th minute of play. 87 minutes into the game, Anga FC's Mateo Piorno nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Bret Caudill made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. 91 minutes into the match, S.D. Bajen's goal looked a bit too open when Jackie Chan came free, but Bret Caudill reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 92nd match minute, S.D. Bajen was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Damian Callahan to maneuver through the defense. S.D. Bajen's Bret Caudill played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mateo Piorno in the 96th minute of play. Bret Caudill made a fantastic save in the 96th minute, when Jackie Chan sent off a good shot on target. S.D. Bajen's Anton Trimble got his second yellow card of the match in the 97th minute. The referee ordered Anton Trimble off the ground. Chants of Anga FC echoed around the stadium as the match drew to a close. Supporters and players were both delighted with the win, as S.D. Bajen had held the ball for most of the match.