Friendly League

Estadio Guayquiraró
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Vincente Felice took the kick off in the first half of the match. Cecilio Peter hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in NUMBA's zone, Sebastian Piñera stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Juan Perrando came out of the goal and Sebastian Piñera tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 9 minutes into the match, Snorlax FC's goal looked a bit too open when Donato Gaztea came free, but Jhonny Herrera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Donato Gaztea sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When NUMBA's Donato Gaztea in the 14th minute got a chance for a shot 14th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Snorlax FC's goalie prevented a goal. 17 minutes into the game, Sebastian Piñera was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Snorlax FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave NUMBA the free kick. An unexpected shot in the 18th minute by Rafael Bela got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. In the 19th match minute, Snorlax FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vincente Felice to maneuver through the defense. Donato Gaztea received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Jhonny Herrera came out and tried to block the shot, but Donato Gaztea slotted it home off the left post making it 2-0 in the 21st minute. After a rather tough play, NUMBA's Enzo Jacindo got a free kick in the 25th minute. 27 minutes into the match, NUMBA's goal looked a bit too open when Vincente Felice came free, but Juan Perrando reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jhonny Herrera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Donato Gaztea in the 31st minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in NUMBA's zone, Vincente Felice stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Juan Perrando came out of the goal and Vincente Felice tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Rafael Bela sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. NUMBA's Juan Perrando played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vincente Felice in the 39th minute of play. The Snorlax FC fans' excitement grew in the 41st match minute when Snorlax FC's Vincente Felice looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Juan Perrando stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Vincente Felice's shot from short distance in the 44th minute.

The wind increased when Donato Gaztea made the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the game, Sebastian Piñera recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Juan Perrando. Sebastian Piñera showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-3. A collision led to NUMBA getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Cosme Ayala hit a great ball. After some careless play in the NUMBA defense, Adam Nicoletti kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Juan Perrando. The NUMBA fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Juan Perrando should have stopped the shot. 66 minutes into the match, NUMBA's goalkeeper Juan Perrando had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Vincente Felice. If Vincente Felice had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 74 minutes into the match, César Balladares had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Juan Perrando. NUMBA's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that César Balladares was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-5. After 76 minutes, César Balladares mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Snorlax FC and the NUMBA players grew even worse after the yellow card. César Balladares kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Sebastian Piñera recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 80th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A collision led to NUMBA getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Arnaldo Txurio hit a great ball. Juan Perrando was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 82nd minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Sebastian Piñera. 88 minutes into the match, NUMBA's goalkeeper Juan Perrando had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Vincente Felice. After a rather tough play, Snorlax FC's Alonso Andolcetti got a free kick in the 89th minute. After some careless play in the Snorlax FC defense, Rafael Bela kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jhonny Herrera. The Snorlax FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jhonny Herrera should have stopped the shot. In the 93rd minute, Gilberto Seme hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Vincente Felice who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 96thth minute tested the skills of Juan Perrando when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Snorlax FC played a much better game than NUMBA and deserved their victory. The NUMBA players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.