Friendly League

GALLIA BELGICA
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Sammy Kempenaers made the kick off and thus started the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 6th minute, Herminio Richie managed to get in a good position for a shot. Yala's supporters rose to their feet, but Herminio Richie was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Henri-Xavier Verengen breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind Portus Ganda's goalkeeper Henri-Xavier Verengen, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 12th minute the ball was on its way in behind Portus Ganda's goalkeeper Henri-Xavier Verengen, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 15 minutes into the match, Yala's goalkeeper Valentin Eguntsenti had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sammy Kempenaers. Portus Ganda's Henri-Xavier Verengen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bruno Lawrence in the 19th minute of play. Henri-Xavier Verengen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristobal Aurken, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. The supporters of Portus Ganda booed when Yala was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Filiberto Formerio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Luckas Van der Perren's late challenge caught a Yala's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Luckas Van der Perren helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Portus Ganda getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Luckas Van der Perren hit a great ball. In the 32nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Portus Ganda's goalkeeper Henri-Xavier Verengen, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 37thth minute of the game Bruno Lawrence who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Portus Ganda's Henri-Xavier Verengen was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 40 played minutes Portus Ganda got a freekick which was hit by Sammy Kempenaers. Luisito Birjaio scored 0-1 in the 41st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Henri-Xavier Verengen, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bruno Lawrence in the 46th minute of play forced Portus Ganda's goalkeeper Henri-Xavier Verengen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 47 minutes, Bruno Lawrence made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. Portus Ganda's Henri-Xavier Verengen tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-2 lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Bruno Lawrence stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the match, Portus Ganda's goalkeeper Henri-Xavier Verengen had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Luisito Birjaio. 57 minutes into the game, Yala's Luisito Birjaio nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Henri-Xavier Verengen made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. In the 67th minute, Mauro Vellito hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Placido Nisio kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. A collision led to Yala getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Luisito Birjaio hit a great ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Herminio Richie kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Henri-Xavier Verengen. That made the score 0-4 in the 74 minute of play. Cristobal Aurken charged in rather forcefully in the 78th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cristobal Aurken the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 78th minute, Cristobal Aurken hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The crowd rose to their feet as Yala's Bruno Lawrence slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Henri-Xavier Verengen. That made the score 0-5 after 84 minutes of play. Cristobal Aurken could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 91st minute of the match, but Henri-Xavier Verengen made a huge save. The supporters of Portus Ganda booed when Yala was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luisito Birjaio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bruno Lawrence sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Yala walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.