Friendly League

Tita Mattiussi
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Che Feliciano kicked off to start the match. Marz Arratia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carolo Nardo in the 4th minute of play. Marz Arratia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Armando Franco in the 6th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Spams's Michel De Bruyne got a free kick in the 7th minute. 12 minutes into the match, Atlético Municipal's Che Feliciano sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Faustino Jerold narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 13 minutes into the match, Atlético Municipal's goal looked a bit too open when Carolo Nardo came free, but Marz Arratia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 18 minutes, Joe Arroyo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Atlético Municipal and the Spams players grew even worse after the yellow card. Marz Arratia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carolo Nardo, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. After 21 played minutes Atlético Municipal got a freekick which was hit by Bobby Cruz. An unexpectedly hard shot by Llanos Vinegra in the 23rd minute of play forced Spams's goalkeeper Faustino Jerold to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Faustino Jerold showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Llanos Vinegra in the 25th minute of the match. Armando Franco kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. Faustino Jerold stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Che Feliciano's shot from short distance in the 29th minute. Carolo Nardo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Carolo Nardo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marz Arratia having to interfere. After 45 played minutes Atlético Municipal got a freekick which was hit by Joe Arroyo. Carolo Nardo struck a weak shot in the 47th minute. Marz Arratia didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Spams. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Armando Franco to make the kick off. Llanos Vinegra took the ball and in the 52 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Faustino Jerold. Faustino Jerold dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Michel De Bruyne in the 58th minute of play forced Atlético Municipal's goalkeeper Marz Arratia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Llanos Vinegra got free with Faustino Jerold in the 62nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 64 minutes into the game, Carolo Nardo threw the ball into play from the sideline. Atlético Municipal's Bobby Cruz quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Cristian Acevedo got a throw-in 65 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Che Feliciano. When Atlético Municipal's Llanos Vinegra in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Spams's goalie prevented a goal. Michel De Bruyne fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marz Arratia having to interfere. Armando Franco blasted a shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Marz Arratia having to make a save. Spams's Michel De Bruyne pulled a muscle in his leg after 86 minutes and couldn't finish the game. 87 minutes into the game, Bobby Cruz was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Atlético Municipal's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Spams the free kick. Bobby Cruz hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. Frances Barraza hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Atlético Municipal's zone, Edgar Tscherner stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marz Arratia came out of the goal and Edgar Tscherner tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Despite being the better team, Spams failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.