Friendly League

Doggo Arena
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when João Gaúcho got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Călin Pătrășconiu in the 11th minute of play forced Lulina FC's goalkeeper Aníbal Albarran to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. GoalHunters's Daniel Jienescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Armin Rapone in the 13th minute of play. Flavio Di Piazza hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leontin Traianescu in the 15th minute of play forced Lulina FC's goalkeeper Aníbal Albarran to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 19 minutes into the match, Lulina FC's goal looked a bit too open when Octav Stoicescu came free, but Aníbal Albarran reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Aníbal Albarran took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from João Gaúcho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 26th minute Octav Stoicescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aníbal Albarran saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 28th minute, Pedro Jerrold made a precise shot to the right of Aníbal Albarran. Lulina FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. 31 minutes into the game, GoalHunters's Pedro Jerrold nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Aníbal Albarran made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Aníbal Albarran took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Călin Pătrășconiu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Călin Pătrășconiu in the 38th minute of play forced Lulina FC's goalkeeper Aníbal Albarran to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Anselmo Vida fell near the penalty area in the 38th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Lulina FC's protests and gave Anselmo Vida a yellow card for diving instead. Anselmo Vida kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. In the 43rd minute, Octav Stoicescu made a precise shot to the right of Aníbal Albarran. Lulina FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-3.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Sahat Levandy stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After 50 minutes, Liu Yu Ning mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the GoalHunters and the Lulina FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Lulina FC booed when GoalHunters was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 50 match minutes in a wonderful position. Liu Yu Ning didn't get a good kick on the ball. Octav Stoicescu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Aníbal Albarran tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 55th minute Octav Stoicescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aníbal Albarran saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 57 minutes in the game, João Gaúcho fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Aníbal Albarran having to interfere. Aníbal Albarran made an important save on a dangerous shot by Călin Pătrășconiu in the 59th minute. 62 minutes into the game, Octav Stoicescu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. GoalHunters's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Lulina FC the free kick. After a rather tough play, GoalHunters's Octav Stoicescu got a free kick in the 62nd minute. In the 64th match minute, Lulina FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Davide Ragazzoni to maneuver through the defense. If Pedro Jerrold had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. GoalHunters's Leontin Traianescu got a good chance for a goal in the 69th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Octav Stoicescu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 75 minutes into the match, Lulina FC's goal looked a bit too open when Octav Stoicescu came free, but Aníbal Albarran reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 80th match minute, Lulina FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Flavio Di Piazza to maneuver through the defense. Davide Ragazzoni charged in rather forcefully in the 88th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Davide Ragazzoni the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Davide Ragazzoni hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Lulina FC's zone, Călin Pătrășconiu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aníbal Albarran came out of the goal and Călin Pătrășconiu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Aníbal Albarran stood somewhat misplaced when João Gaúcho came free in front of goal and shot 0-5 to the left of him in the 91 minute. The Lulina FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. GoalHunters were clearly better and deserved to take the win.