Friendly League

Gustaf Danielsson
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Severiano Rua kicked off to start the match. Manole Cristoiu took the ball and in the 3 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Montes Quevedo. Montes Quevedo dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. The audience thought a goal was coming when Aurelio Rivas got free with Artzai Tarin in the 7th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Kenneth Heise fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Artzai Tarin having to interfere. The supporters of Fetiyerd booed when Orgullo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. D.J. Banan didn't get a good kick on the ball. The long shot by Arjen Robben in the 18th minute really tested Artzai Tarin's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Montes Quevedo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Manole Cristoiu, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. In the 22nd match minute, Fetiyerd was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Raymond Litago to maneuver through the defense. Aurelio Rivas spun around in front of the goal 25 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of Orgullo's goal. Manole Cristoiu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 27th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Manole Cristoiu in the 29th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Montes Quevedo saved Fetiyerd from getting behind. With a little luck, Orgullo's Artzai Tarin got control of the ball when Aurelio Rivas tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 32 minutes Orgullo's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Arjen Robben who took care of the corner kick. Orgullo's Artzai Tarin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arjen Robben in the 36th minute of play. Montes Quevedo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Manole Cristoiu in the 38th minute of play. Montes Quevedo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Manole Cristoiu in the 42nd minute of the match. After the first half Orgullo were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Manole Cristoiu made a kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Fetiyerd's zone, Manole Cristoiu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Montes Quevedo came out of the goal and Manole Cristoiu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 61st minute the ball was on its way in behind Fetiyerd's goalkeeper Montes Quevedo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 64 minutes Fetiyerd's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Yan Chuan Yang who took care of the corner kick. A well-hit corner resulted in Cristobal Mendebal heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Artzai Tarin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Severiano Rua in the 66th minute of play. The supporters of Orgullo booed when Fetiyerd was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Raymond Litago didn't get a good kick on the ball. Montes Quevedo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Manole Cristoiu's shot from short distance in the 73rd minute. 76 minutes into the match, Orgullo's goal looked a bit too open when Aurelio Rivas came free, but Artzai Tarin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 78thth minute of the game Severiano Rua who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Orgullo's Artzai Tarin was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Fetiyerd's zone, Manole Cristoiu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Montes Quevedo came out of the goal and Manole Cristoiu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Fetiyerd's Cristiano Mezquita was substituted for Kenneth Heise. Fetiyerd's Oliverios Astudillo was substituted for Vinicio Carballeira. Montes Quevedo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Manole Cristoiu in the 86th minute of the match. In the 87th minute, Severiano Rua left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Fetiyerd fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. When Fetiyerd's Aurelio Rivas in the 94th minute got a chance for a shot 94th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Orgullo's goalie prevented a goal. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.