Friendly League

Estadio las Palmeras
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Mats Linqvist got the match started through his kick off. When the match had gone on for 5 minutes, Mats Linqvist took a quick shot and it went in 1-0 without a chance for Aldo Beltxe to make any attempt to save it. The audience thought a goal was coming when Mats Linqvist got free with Aldo Beltxe in the 8th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Martin Bieito hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. In the 16th minute the ball was on its way in behind Marno F.C.'s goalkeeper Aldo Beltxe, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gabriel Mónos in the 27th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Florencio Cutberto saved SPORTIVO BELLA VISTA SBV from getting behind. 29 minutes into the match, SPORTIVO BELLA VISTA SBV's goal looked a bit too open when Igor Jokin came free, but Florencio Cutberto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Aldo Beltxe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mats Linqvist, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 34th minute of the match SPORTIVO BELLA VISTA SBV got a corner. Marno F.C.'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Felipe Olivar ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Felipe Olivar almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Marno F.C.'s Aldo Beltxe did a great save. When Marno F.C.'s Igor Jokin in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SPORTIVO BELLA VISTA SBV's goalie prevented a goal. 41 minutes into the match, SPORTIVO BELLA VISTA SBV's goal looked a bit too open when Gabriel Mónos came free, but Florencio Cutberto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 45th minute, Lázaro Cefero left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Marno F.C. fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Igor Jokin made a kick off. After having played for 52 minutes, Gabriel Mónos managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Marno F.C.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Gabriel Mónos was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mats Linqvist in the 54th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Aldo Beltxe prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Marno F.C.'s Cristobal Dominix was substituted for Gabriel Mónos. Marno F.C.'s Karl-Åke Sandwall quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Mario Hermelando, made in the 57th minute of the game. Pete Sutcliffe kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. Pete Sutcliffe kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. In a very dangerous position, a player in Marno F.C. fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 65th minute. Penalty! In the 66th minute there was a penalty for SPORTIVO BELLA VISTA SBV. Froilan Donostia stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Aldo Beltxe. 2-1. SPORTIVO BELLA VISTA SBV's Florencio Cutberto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lázaro Cefero in the 69th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Marno F.C.'s Martin Bieito got a free kick in the 76th minute. Marno F.C. made a substitution. Zeledon Valiente replaced Lázaro Cefero. If Zeledon Valiente had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 85thth minute of the game Zeledon Valiente who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but SPORTIVO BELLA VISTA SBV's Florencio Cutberto was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Florencio Cutberto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zeledon Valiente, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. SPORTIVO BELLA VISTA SBV's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Zeledon Valiente 92 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 2-2. The crowd rose to their feet as Zeledon Valiente kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Florencio Cutberto. That made the score 2-3 in the 98 minute of play. The Marno F.C. supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Marno F.C. would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.