Friendly League

Manly Oval
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) In the 3rd minute, Bruno Domenichetti hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, Northern California's Santos Mino got control of the ball when Bruno Domenichetti tried to sneak it across the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jonathan Bernaldo during the 8th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Jonathan Bernaldo kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. Paz Trezise charged in rather forcefully in the 10th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Paz Trezise the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Northern California booed when Manly FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paz Trezise didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 11 played minutes, Northern California's Sergio Heriberto shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Artur Pernambucano came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Northern California reached it. Artur Pernambucano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gustavo Isazi, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. Bruno Domenichetti fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Santos Mino having to interfere. In the 21st minute, Manly FC's Bray Paull seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Bray Paull the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Manly FC protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Bray Paull had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 21st minute of the game. One of Manly FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Northern California:s goal. Mourad Rocchi kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. Artur Pernambucano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gustavo Isazi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Northern California were awarded a corner in the 28th minute after Manly FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Sergio Heriberto took the corner. Santos Mino showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rob Burton, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Northern California's Santos Mino played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rob Burton in the 34th minute of play. 43 minutes into the game, Bruno Domenichetti recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Santos Mino. Bruno Domenichetti showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0.

Bruno Domenichetti received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Santos Mino tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 53rd minute, Valentino Panetta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Sergio Heriberto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Artur Pernambucano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 58 minutes, Jonathan Bernaldo made it 1-1 with a short kick to the right side. Manly FC's Artur Pernambucano tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 61st minute Bernard McFrank shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Artur Pernambucano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Northern California booed when Manly FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mourad Rocchi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jonathan Bernaldo might have been able to make a better finish in the 65th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Artur Pernambucano. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Jonathan Bernaldo ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 67th minute, Bernard McFrank ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Artur Pernambucano was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. Bruno Domenichetti charged in rather forcefully in the 72nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Bruno Domenichetti the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Manly FC's Bruno Domenichetti got a free kick in the 72nd minute. Manly FC made a substitution. Bruno Mosley replaced Rob Burton. After a rather tough play, Manly FC's Bruno Domenichetti got a free kick in the 73rd minute. When Northern California's Jonathan Bernaldo in the 74th minute got a chance for a shot 74th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Manly FC's goalie prevented a goal. With a little luck, Manly FC's Artur Pernambucano got control of the ball when Gustavo Isazi tried to sneak it across the goal line. Santos Mino took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bruno Domenichetti, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bernard McFrank blasted a shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Artur Pernambucano having to make a save. With a little luck, Manly FC's Artur Pernambucano got control of the ball when Bernard McFrank tried to sneak it across the goal line. Artur Pernambucano made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sergio Heriberto in the 80th minute. A nice corner shot did that Sergio Heriberto got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Artur Pernambucano quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. 90 minutes into the match, Manly FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gustavo Isazi came free, but Artur Pernambucano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gustavo Isazi in the 92nd minute of play forced Manly FC's goalkeeper Artur Pernambucano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Santos Mino showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mourad Rocchi in the 94th minute of the match. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Northern California had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.