Friendly League

ESA MONUMENTAL
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Andrew Dalli started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Danijel Subašić showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Haroldo Alfonso, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. In the 4th minute, Haroldo Alfonso ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Danijel Subašić was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. ★ Lobos FC ★'s Svante Valrot played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eloy Calvino in the 8th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Haroldo Alfonso's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Danijel Subašić was relentless in the 11th minute of the game. Andrew Dalli was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 12th minute. Esmeralda AFC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. A throw-in in the 28th minute of the game was made by Jimeno Esquipula with Eloy Calvino as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Haroldo Alfonso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Svante Valrot made a fantastic save in the 30th minute, when David Banegas sent off a good shot on target. 37 minutes into the match, ★ Lobos FC ★'s Haroldo Alfonso sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Danijel Subašić narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 39th minute, Haroldo Alfonso left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The ★ Lobos FC ★ fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-3. Aquilino Quinten kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. In the 44th match minute, ★ Lobos FC ★ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kalle Österberg to maneuver through the defense. Danijel Subašić took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kalle Österberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

★ Lobos FC ★'s Svante Valrot played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Devidatta Vendetta in the 56th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Haroldo Alfonso in the 62nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Danijel Subašić saved Esmeralda AFC from getting behind. In the 65th minute, Kalle Österberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 67 minutes into the match, ★ Lobos FC ★'s Haroldo Alfonso sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Danijel Subašić narrowly saved just below the crossbar. ★ Lobos FC ★'s attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Misael Sigaran in the 69th minute. The corner led to ★ Lobos FC ★'s Raphaël Varane getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Haroldo Alfonso in the 71st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Danijel Subašić prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Esmeralda AFC's Danijel Subašić proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 75th minute of the match, managed to save Esmeralda AFC from getting a goal against them. After a defensive mix-up in Esmeralda AFC's zone, Haroldo Alfonso stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Danijel Subašić came out of the goal and Haroldo Alfonso tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 82 played minutes ★ Lobos FC ★ got a freekick which was hit by Wu Zhen Yong. 83 minutes into the game, Andrew Dalli cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-4. Svante Valrot was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Haroldo Alfonso struck a weak shot in the 89th minute. Danijel Subašić didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ★ Lobos FC ★. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Haroldo Alfonso in the 95th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Danijel Subašić prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 96th minute ★ Lobos FC ★ were awarded a corner. Misael Sigaran went to the cornerflag to take it. ★ Lobos FC ★'s Misael Sigaran was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Danijel Subašić in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. ★ Lobos FC ★ walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.