Friendly League

Enzo Francescoli
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Önder Cebi started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 4th minute Emanuel Ogășanu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Celedonio Eguen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Celedonio Eguen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emanuel Ogășanu, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Matheu City FC's Celedonio Eguen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emanuel Ogășanu in the 11th minute of play. Celedonio Eguen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emanuel Ogășanu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 14 minutes into the game, Robinho Salgado was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Matheu City FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sydney FC the free kick. After 15 played minutes Matheu City FC got a freekick which was hit by Robinho Salgado. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emanuel Ogășanu in the 16th minute of play forced Matheu City FC's goalkeeper Celedonio Eguen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sebastian Titz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Robinho Salgado in the 18th minute. After 19 played minutes Matheu City FC got a freekick which was hit by Vicente Marin. Sebastian Titz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vicente Marin in the 22nd minute of play. Celedonio Eguen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Önder Cebi, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. In the 27th match minute, Matheu City FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anier Manny to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Önder Cebi in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Celedonio Eguen prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Vicente Marin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emanuel Ogășanu in the 39th minute of play forced Matheu City FC's goalkeeper Celedonio Eguen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Celedonio Eguen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Angelo Milanese, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. In the 47th minute Emanuel Ogășanu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Celedonio Eguen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Robinho Salgado made a kick off. With a little luck, Matheu City FC's Celedonio Eguen got control of the ball when Angelo Milanese tried to sneak it across the goal line. 53 minutes had been played when some careless play by Matheu City FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Ferdinand Mendy was slow to take the kick. During this time Sydney FC's players had a chance to rest. An unexpectedly hard shot by Önder Cebi in the 56th minute of play forced Matheu City FC's goalkeeper Celedonio Eguen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Matheu City FC's Blas Rozarius was substituted for Robinho Salgado. Celedonio Eguen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emanuel Ogășanu, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. Celedonio Eguen made an important save on a dangerous shot by Angelo Milanese in the 69th minute. With a little luck, Matheu City FC's Celedonio Eguen got control of the ball when Angelo Milanese tried to sneak it across the goal line. Celedonio Eguen made a fantastic save in the 74th minute, when Angelo Milanese sent off a good shot on target. 78 minutes into the match, Matheu City FC's goalkeeper Celedonio Eguen had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Angelo Milanese. The audience thought a goal was coming when Angelo Milanese got free with Celedonio Eguen in the 82nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Sebastian Titz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Anier Manny in the 84th minute of the match. After 85 played minutes Sydney FC got a freekick which was hit by Alfred Marke. In the 85th minute of the match Anier Manny sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Sebastian Titz skillfully saved the ball. Matheu City FC's Celedonio Eguen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Önder Cebi in the 87th minute of play. Blas Rozarius fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sebastian Titz having to interfere. In the 93rd minute Önder Cebi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Celedonio Eguen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Sydney FC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.