Friendly League

Distrito Uchiha
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Darkness's Fausto Teofilio started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After 4 played minutes Darkness got a freekick which was hit by Jeronimo Aires. Esteban Balendin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo in the 4th minute of the match. Goran Jeknić made a great header on Warriors of Gora™'s corner, it was just that Darkness's Esteban Balendin managed to reach the ball for a save. Esteban Balendin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Claudinho Bastos in the 7th minute of the match. Darkness's Esteban Balendin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo in the 9th minute of play. When the match had gone on for 11 minutes, Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of Esteban Balendin. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo in the 14th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Esteban Balendin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Hugo Sánchez charged in rather forcefully in the 15th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Hugo Sánchez the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 15th minute, Hugo Sánchez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 16 minutes into the game, Warriors of Gora™'s Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Esteban Balendin made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Claudinho Bastos's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Esteban Balendin read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 20th minute of play. If Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Esteban Balendin stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo's shot from short distance in the 27th minute. Esteban Balendin stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo's shot from short distance in the 32nd minute. After some careless play in the Darkness defense, Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Esteban Balendin. The Darkness fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Esteban Balendin should have stopped the shot. Diego Elixio kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Claudinho Bastos in the 45th minute of play forced Darkness's goalkeeper Esteban Balendin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. After the first half Warriors of Gora™ were leading 0-5. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

In the 51st minute of the match, Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo got a very nice opportunity to score, but Esteban Balendin was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. After 52 played minutes Darkness got a freekick which was hit by Diego Elixio. When Warriors of Gora™'s Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo in the 53rd minute got a chance for a shot 53rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Darkness's goalie prevented a goal. Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 54th minute of the match, but Esteban Balendin made a huge save. In the 56thth minute of the game Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Darkness's Esteban Balendin was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 59th minute, Warriors of Gora™'s Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Esteban Balendin. Esteban Balendin yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-6. Esteban Balendin made a fantastic save in the 62nd minute, when Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo sent off a good shot on target. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo in the 62nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Esteban Balendin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Esteban Balendin saved Darkness from getting behind. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo in the 68th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Esteban Balendin saved Darkness from getting behind. Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 69thth minute, Esteban Balendin skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Esteban Balendin didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo went, in the 76th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-8 was the resulting score. After some careless play in the Darkness defense, Goran Jeknić kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Esteban Balendin. The Darkness fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Esteban Balendin should have stopped the shot. Esteban Balendin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Claudinho Bastos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 84 minutes, Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo made it 0-10 with a short kick to the right side. Darkness's Esteban Balendin tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After a defensive mix-up in Darkness's zone, Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Esteban Balendin came out of the goal and Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Damian Joseph fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Esteban Balendin having to interfere. In the 96th minute, Warriors of Gora™'s Ugochukwutubelum Antetokounmpo ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Esteban Balendin. Esteban Balendin yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-12. Warriors of Gora™ played a much better game than Darkness and deserved their victory. The Darkness players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.