Friendly League

Ricardo Vidovi
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Francesco Totti made the kick off and thus started the match. Mateo Llorienzo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Francesco Totti in the 7th minute. Francesco Totti who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 8thth minute tested the skills of Mateo Llorienzo when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 16th minute the ball was on its way in behind Merengue FC's goalkeeper Mateo Llorienzo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Federico Jaizki took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Domingo Jago, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Roland Banaszak received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Federico Jaizki tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Los Mega's Francesco Totti in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Merengue FC's goalie prevented a goal. Los Mega's Francesco Totti came free and shot a quick shot against goal 33 minutes in the game, fortunately Mateo Llorienzo had problems saving as it came toward the left post. With his leg Mateo Llorienzo managed to avoid a goal in the 34thth minute, when Los Mega's Francesco Totti fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Francesco Totti in the 35th minute of play forced Merengue FC's goalkeeper Mateo Llorienzo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With his leg Mateo Llorienzo managed to avoid a goal in the 38thth minute, when Los Mega's Francesco Totti fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. In the 38th minute Francesco Totti shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mateo Llorienzo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 38 minutes into the game, Francesco Totti cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Mateo Llorienzo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Merengue FC's Mateo Llorienzo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Francesco Totti in the 45th minute of play. 46 minutes into the match, Merengue FC's goalkeeper Mateo Llorienzo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Francesco Totti. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Domingo Jago made a kick off. Mateo Llorienzo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Francesco Totti, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. The supporters of Merengue FC booed when Los Mega was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Francesco Totti didn't get a good kick on the ball. Federico Jaizki made a fantastic save in the 59th minute, when Domingo Jago sent off a good shot on target. Mateo Llorienzo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Abel Calvet, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. In the 64th minute Los Mega were awarded a corner. Mario Joseph went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Miroslaw Resel almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Merengue FC's Mateo Llorienzo did a great save. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Roland Banaszak during the 65th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 66th match minute, Merengue FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Roland Banaszak to maneuver through the defense. When Los Mega's Francesco Totti in the 66th minute got a chance for a shot 66th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Merengue FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 68th minute of the match Los Mega got a corner. Merengue FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Mario Joseph ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led Los Mega's Mario Joseph to fire away a dangerous shot which Mateo Llorienzo despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Mateo Llorienzo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Abel Calvet, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. Mateo Llorienzo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Francesco Totti in the 71st minute of the match. Federico Jaizki made a fantastic save in the 73rd minute, when Darwin Núñez sent off a good shot on target. If Domingo Jago had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The audience was convinced that Francesco Totti's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Mateo Llorienzo was relentless in the 84th minute of the game. 85 minutes into the game, Darwin Núñez was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Merengue FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Los Mega the free kick. In the 85th match minute, Merengue FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Darwin Núñez to maneuver through the defense. In the 86th minute, Francesco Totti made a precise shot to the right of Mateo Llorienzo. Merengue FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. Federico Jaizki showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roland Banaszak, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. After taking down the ball on Merengue FC's corner Edelmiro Quintyn fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Federico Jaizki quite easily take care of the ball. After 95 played minutes Merengue FC got a freekick which was hit by Everardo Nerio. For all the effort they put into the match, the Merengue FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Los Mega.