Friendly League

Saliceto Panaro
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Igor Lebas got the match started through his kick off. In the 4th minute, Bolli Boll hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Arturo Zapolski might have been able to make a better finish in the 10th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Pierluigi Buffon. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Arturo Zapolski ran back to his position shaking his head. KaoS Futbol Club's Pierluigi Buffon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arturo Zapolski in the 10th minute of play. Thiago Leiva showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Igor Lebas in the 12th minute of the match. In the 14th match minute, KaoS Futbol Club was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zeledon Tabb to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, KaoS Futbol Club's Pierluigi Buffon got control of the ball when Arturo Zapolski tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of KaoS Futbol Club booed when LEBEG Team was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Augusto Buccella didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bolli Boll's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Pierluigi Buffon read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 21st minute of play. Pierluigi Buffon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arturo Zapolski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 24th minute, Alberto Verna reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Pierluigi Buffon. The goal made the score 1-0. The audience thought a goal was coming when Bolli Boll got free with Pierluigi Buffon in the 28th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After a rather tough play, LEBEG Team's Angel Maura got a free kick in the 29th minute. Thiago Leiva showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Narciso Noe in the 30th minute of the match. Pierluigi Buffon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arturo Zapolski in the 39th minute of play. A hard shot 39 in the game by Arturo Zapolski from a close distance when the talented Pierluigi Buffon managed to make a qualified save. KaoS Futbol Club's players were relieved. After a defensive mix-up in LEBEG Team's zone, Lluis Companys stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Thiago Leiva came out of the goal and Lluis Companys tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 45 minutes of play, LEBEG Team's Arturo Zapolski made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Pierluigi Buffon was left in no man's land by his defense there! All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

In the 52nd minute, Lluis Companys made a precise shot to the right of Thiago Leiva. LEBEG Team's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. LEBEG Team's Thiago Leiva proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 58th minute of the match, managed to save LEBEG Team from getting a goal against them. In the 61st minute Bolli Boll shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pierluigi Buffon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Pierluigi Buffon stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Arturo Zapolski's shot from short distance in the 63rd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Arturo Zapolski in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pierluigi Buffon prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Pierluigi Buffon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arturo Zapolski in the 72nd minute of play. Thiago Leiva showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Narciso Noe, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. 78 minutes into the game, LEBEG Team's Delmiro Etxekopar nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Pierluigi Buffon made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. Pierluigi Buffon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arturo Zapolski in the 84th minute of the match. Lluis Companys hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. LEBEG Team made a substitution. Jo-Wilfried Zaaboub replaced Arturo Zapolski. After 87 played minutes KaoS Futbol Club got a freekick which was hit by Lluis Companys. Pierluigi Buffon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bolli Boll in the 90th minute of play. In the 93rd minute of the match, Lluis Companys got a very nice opportunity to score, but Thiago Leiva was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. In the 94th minute, Zeledon Tabb fired away a free kick at the goal, but hit it at the wrong angle and it went over the crossbar. Many of KaoS Futbol Club's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. KaoS Futbol Club may have spent more time on the ball, but LEBEG Team were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.