Friendly League

MONUMENTAL
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Honorio Justin kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Honorio Justin in the 6th minute of play forced BloodHounds F.C.'s goalkeeper Astor Ruy to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in TIBURON F.C's zone, Elias Chico stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Maximino Merexildo came out of the goal and Elias Chico tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Paco Sancho got free with Astor Ruy in the 21st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 22 minutes into the match, TIBURON F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Elias Chico came free, but Maximino Merexildo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Maximino Merexildo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elias Chico in the 24th minute of play. When TIBURON F.C's Honorio Justin in the 26th minute got a chance for a shot 26th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye BloodHounds F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. TIBURON F.C's Enzo Peres was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Astor Ruy in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Astor Ruy took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paco Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Maximino Merexildo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elias Chico in the 34th minute of play. In the 40th minute Paco Sancho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Astor Ruy saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Honorio Justin recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 42nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Pierre Oppen hit a great freekick 43 minutes into the match. After 46 played minutes TIBURON F.C got a freekick which was hit by Carolo Llorenc. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Elias Chico to make the kick off. Maximino Merexildo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elias Chico in the 51st minute of play. 55 minutes into the match, TIBURON F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Elias Chico came free, but Maximino Merexildo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to BloodHounds F.C. getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Delmiro Steven hit a great ball. Elias Chico sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Maximino Merexildo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Elias Chico in the 61st minute. Honorio Justin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 69 minutes of play, BloodHounds F.C.'s Elias Chico made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Maximino Merexildo was left in no man's land by his defense there! Astor Ruy showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Honorio Justin in the 72nd minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Honorio Justin in the 72nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Astor Ruy prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Maximino Merexildo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elias Chico, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 78 minutes into the match, TIBURON F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Elias Chico came free, but Maximino Merexildo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Elias Chico might have been able to make a better finish in the 80th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Maximino Merexildo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Elias Chico ran back to his position shaking his head. The audience was convinced that Elias Chico's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Maximino Merexildo was relentless in the 82nd minute of the game. Edgard Maiorga kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. BloodHounds F.C.'s Anak Agung Štriker was substituted for Alfonso Jacindo. In the 84th match minute, BloodHounds F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edgard Maiorga to maneuver through the defense. Astor Ruy made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Paco Sancho in the 85th minute of play. If Enzo Peres had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to BloodHounds F.C. getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. D.J. J.J. hit a great ball. When Honorio Justin came up free with the goalie in the 93rd minute, the TIBURON F.C fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Honorio Justin couldn't finish the play. In the 94th match minute, BloodHounds F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by D.J. J.J. to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Honorio Justin in the 95th minute of play forced BloodHounds F.C.'s goalkeeper Astor Ruy to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The BloodHounds F.C. players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.