Friendly League

Juan Jose Pizzuti
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Tolunay Tandan kicked off to start the match. Menderes Mertoğlu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 7th minute. Maximo Mitxel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 8 minutes into the match, 25 de Abril Futbol Club's goal looked a bit too open when Tolunay Tandan came free, but Maximo Mitxel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Maximo Mitxel didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Menderes Mertoğlu went, in the 10th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. 19 minutes into the match, Carno FK's goalkeeper Güvenç Aksel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Pascual Roldan. Maximo Mitxel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tolunay Tandan, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Maximo Mitxel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Menderes Mertoğlu in the 27th minute of play. The supporters of Carno FK booed when 25 de Abril Futbol Club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Celedonio Fidensio didn't get a good kick on the ball. 33 minutes into the match, 25 de Abril Futbol Club's goal looked a bit too open when Tolunay Tandan came free, but Maximo Mitxel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Maximo Mitxel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Menderes Mertoğlu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 44th minute Tolunay Tandan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Maximo Mitxel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in 25 de Abril Futbol Club's zone, Tolunay Tandan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Maximo Mitxel came out of the goal and Tolunay Tandan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After the first half Carno FK were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Celedonio Fidensio made the kick off in the second half. Maximo Mitxel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tolunay Tandan, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. 54 minutes into the match, Sebati Ergün notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of 25 de Abril Futbol Club's Maximo Mitxel. Maximo Mitxel was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Sebati Ergün struck a weak shot in the 58th minute. Maximo Mitxel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Carno FK. In the 59th minute, Enzo Jerrald hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 62nd minute of the match, Tolunay Tandan tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Maximo Mitxel saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Tolunay Tandan received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Maximo Mitxel came out and tried to block the shot, but Tolunay Tandan slotted it home off the left post making it 0-3 in the 63rd minute. After a rather tough play, Carno FK's Utkan Ergök got a free kick in the 73rd minute. Güvenç Aksel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Celedonio Fidensio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Menderes Mertoğlu in the 80th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Maximo Mitxel saved 25 de Abril Futbol Club from getting behind. After a rather tough play, 25 de Abril Futbol Club's Celedonio Fidensio got a free kick in the 81st minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tolunay Tandan in the 84th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Maximo Mitxel prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to 25 de Abril Futbol Club getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Orlando Panpili hit a great ball. 90 minutes into the match, Menderes Mertoğlu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Maximo Mitxel. 25 de Abril Futbol Club's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Menderes Mertoğlu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-5. Tolunay Tandans short, quick shot in the 96thth minute got Maximo Mitxel to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. When the match was over Carno FK could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than 25 de Abril Futbol Club throughout the match.