Friendly League

Danylo Halytsky
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Myroslav Akymenko took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 5thth minute of the game Gustavo Isazi who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Ruh Lviv's Andriy Trubin was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Andriy Trubin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustavo Isazi in the 6th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Faustino Charro in the 9th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Andriy Trubin saved FC Ruh Lviv from getting behind. Myroslav Akymenko sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 15th minute, Luciano Goizeder got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. FC Ruh Lviv were awarded a corner in the 19th minute after Northern California's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Danylo Lobanovsjkyi took the corner. Domingos Savier took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Myroslav Akymenko, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 22 minutes into the match, FC Ruh Lviv's goal looked a bit too open when Gustavo Isazi came free, but Andriy Trubin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Leopoldo Bertran fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Andriy Trubin having to interfere. Pylyp Vitvitskyi's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Domingos Savier firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 32nd minute Luciano Goizeder shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Andriy Trubin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gustavo Isazi in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Andriy Trubin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gustavo Isazi in the 36th minute of play forced FC Ruh Lviv's goalkeeper Andriy Trubin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Andriy Trubin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustavo Isazi in the 37th minute of play. 37 minutes into the match, Gustavo Isazi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Andriy Trubin. FC Ruh Lviv's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gustavo Isazi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. In the 40th minute, Gustavo Isazi left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Northern California fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. 43 minutes into the match, Gustavo Isazi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Andriy Trubin. FC Ruh Lviv's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gustavo Isazi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. A collision led to FC Ruh Lviv getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Dmytro Zorya hit a great ball. Andriy Trubin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gustavo Isazi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-3 lead.

Leopoldo Bertran recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 51st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 52nd match minute, Northern California was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gong Xiao to maneuver through the defense. Domingos Savier came out of the goal in the 53rd minute to try and stop a shot by FC Ruh Lviv's Myroslav Akymenko. But to his dismay, Myroslav Akymenko quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-3. Domingos Savier showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kostyantyn Tereschenko, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. 60 minutes into the match, Northern California's goal looked a bit too open when Myroslav Akymenko came free, but Domingos Savier reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 61 played minutes Northern California got a freekick which was hit by Faustino Charro. 62 minutes into the match, Northern California's goal looked a bit too open when Kostyantyn Tereschenko came free, but Domingos Savier reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Northern California's Gustavo Isazi in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Ruh Lviv's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of Northern California booed when FC Ruh Lviv was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pylyp Vitvitskyi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Andriy Trubin made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gustavo Isazi in the 75th minute. Gustavo Isazi in the 75thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Andriy Trubin, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. With a little luck, FC Ruh Lviv's Andriy Trubin got control of the ball when Leopoldo Bertran tried to sneak it across the goal line. 81 minutes had been played when some careless play by FC Ruh Lviv's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Luciano Goizeder was slow to take the kick. During this time Northern California's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Luciano Goizeder almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but FC Ruh Lviv's Andriy Trubin did a great save. 84 minutes into the match, Kostyantyn Tereschenko had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Domingos Savier. Northern California's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Kostyantyn Tereschenko was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-3. Luciano Goizeder fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Andriy Trubin having to interfere. A collision led to FC Ruh Lviv getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Orest Maklakov hit a great ball. When Northern California's Faustino Charro in the 94th minute got a chance for a shot 94th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Ruh Lviv's goalie prevented a goal. Leopoldo Bertran received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Andriy Trubin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Northern California played a much better game than FC Ruh Lviv and deserved their victory. The FC Ruh Lviv players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.