Friendly League

Estadio Ivan Ramljak
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) MDQ Raptors FC's Daniel Järvenperä 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. The • El Croacia fobal club • fans' excitement grew in the 3rd match minute when • El Croacia fobal club •'s Carlos Luna looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Järvenperä in the 12th minute of play forced • El Croacia fobal club •'s goalkeeper Guido Quintin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Guido Quintin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Järvenperä, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. • El Croacia fobal club • were awarded a corner in the 25th minute after MDQ Raptors FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Leandro Javiar took the corner. The corner led • El Croacia fobal club •'s Leandro Javiar to fire away a dangerous shot which Cosme Francesco despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After 26 played minutes MDQ Raptors FC got a freekick which was hit by Ernesto Elodio. Carlos Luna could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 28th minute of the match, but Cosme Francesco made a huge save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Carlos Luna in the 31st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cosme Francesco prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Guido Quintin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Järvenperä in the 32nd minute of the match. In the 36th minute, Ernesto Elodio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 40 minutes into the match, MDQ Raptors FC's goal looked a bit too open when Carlos Luna came free, but Cosme Francesco reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 40th match minute, • El Croacia fobal club • was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hüsmen Ulutaş to maneuver through the defense. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Carlos Luna to strike the kick off in the second half. Guido Quintin made an important save on a dangerous shot by Teofilo Adrio in the 51st minute. With an all-out effort, MDQ Raptors FC's Guido Quintin threw himself towards the right post 52 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Hermengildo Ursino, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. The supporters of • El Croacia fobal club • booed when MDQ Raptors FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abelardo Venceslao didn't get a good kick on the ball. Guido Quintin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Järvenperä in the 65th minute of play. Guido Quintin made an important save on a dangerous shot by Daniel Järvenperä in the 67th minute. 69 minutes into the match, • El Croacia fobal club •'s goalkeeper Guido Quintin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Teofilo Adrio. Hermengildo Ursinos short, quick shot in the 74thth minute got Guido Quintin to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. With a little luck, • El Croacia fobal club •'s Guido Quintin got control of the ball when Afanasiy Mozolin tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 79th minute, Hermengildo Ursino left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The MDQ Raptors FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. • El Croacia fobal club •'s Jano Andrade was substituted for Carlos Luna. Jano Andrade struck a weak shot in the 85th minute. Cosme Francesco didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for • El Croacia fobal club •. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jano Andrade in the 90th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cosme Francesco saved MDQ Raptors FC from getting behind. 94 minutes into the match, • El Croacia fobal club •'s goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Järvenperä came free, but Guido Quintin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The • El Croacia fobal club • support was delighted with a win in a match that could easily have ended differently.