Friendly League

Cusco Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) After a defensive mix-up in Marrakech FC's zone, Cresitobalo Rilo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sebastião Salgado came out of the goal and Cresitobalo Rilo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Cresitobalo Rilo in the 7thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Sebastião Salgado, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Sebastião Salgado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gabon Salantes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nacer Khlifi in the 15th minute of play forced Cusco FC's goalkeeper Johan Schönberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Johan Schönberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nacer Khlifi, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. 19 minutes into the match, Marrakech FC's goalkeeper Sebastião Salgado had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cresitobalo Rilo. When Marrakech FC's Abdellatif Benkhirane in the 21st minute got a chance for a shot 21st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cusco FC's goalie prevented a goal. The Marrakech FC fans' excitement grew in the 21st match minute when Marrakech FC's Abdellatif Benkhirane 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 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 26th match minute, Marrakech FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Misael Diaz to maneuver through the defense. After recieving a nice pass, Cusco FC's Carlos Zambrano tried to score from far away in the 27th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Johan Schönberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nacer Khlifi in the 28th minute of play. Cresitobalo Rilos short, quick shot in the 30thth minute got Sebastião Salgado to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Misael Diaz hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. Abdellatif Benkhirane fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Johan Schönberg having to interfere. Johan Schönberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nacer Khlifi in the 42nd minute of play. Gabon Salantes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Sebastião Salgado tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.

The supporters of Cusco FC booed when Marrakech FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alessio Bolognesi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Carlos Zambrano took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 52nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Sebastião Salgado. Marrakech FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Cusco FC's Johan Schönberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nacer Khlifi in the 55th minute of play. Johan Schönberg made a fantastic save in the 56th minute, when Alan Mota sent off a good shot on target. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by You Wei Bing during the 57th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. You Wei Bing hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. Marrakech FC's Vuyani Tshabalala managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Mincho Andinyach in the 61 minute of the game. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Inko Maquibar during the 65th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Inko Maquibar hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. Sebastião Salgado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cresitobalo Rilo in the 71st minute of play. In the 72ndth minute of the game Gabon Salantes who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Marrakech FC's Sebastião Salgado was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After taking down the ball on Cusco FC's corner Carlos Zambrano fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Sebastião Salgado quite easily take care of the ball. Marrakech FC's Sebastião Salgado played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gabon Salantes in the 76th minute of play. The supporters of Marrakech FC booed when Cusco FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cresitobalo Rilo didn't get a good kick on the ball. 80 minutes into the match, Marrakech FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cresitobalo Rilo came free, but Sebastião Salgado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 81st match minute, Cusco FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ismael Llantada to maneuver through the defense. Sebastião Salgado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cresitobalo Rilo, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. 88 minutes into the match, Cusco FC's goalkeeper Johan Schönberg had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nacer Khlifi. The Marrakech FC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Marrakech FC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.