Friendly League

Jose Angel Zuazaga
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Santiago Mikelar started the match with the kick off. Franco Sampler stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Teobaldo Phelipe's shot from short distance in the 3rd minute. 7 minutes into the match, Mercado Paulista F.C's Cristian de Lima sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Elvio Pacho narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cristian de Lima in the 8th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Elvio Pacho prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cristian de Lima in the 10th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Elvio Pacho prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 13 minutes into the match, Mercado Paulista F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Santiago Mikelar came free, but Franco Sampler reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 14th minute Cristian de Lima shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Elvio Pacho saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 16th minute Cristian de Lima shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Elvio Pacho saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cristian de Lima in the 19th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Elvio Pacho prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Franco Sampler showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Augusto Jurdan in the 20th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Augusto Jurdan in the 20th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Franco Sampler prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Cristian de Lima took the ball and in the 30 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Elvio Pacho. Elvio Pacho dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. After 42 played minutes Mercado Paulista F.C got a freekick which was hit by Svein Steffensen. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

Mercado Paulista F.C's Kent Lindberg was substituted for Cristian de Lima. The wind increased when Kent Lindberg made the kick off in the second half. Mercado Paulista F.C were awarded a corner in the 56th minute after Cha Fe FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Atilano Acosta took the corner. The corner led Mercado Paulista F.C's Gervasio Hitz to fire away a dangerous shot which Elvio Pacho despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Elvio Pacho showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kent Lindberg in the 58th minute of the match. 61 minutes into the game, Kent Lindberg cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Elvio Pacho was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Kent Lindberg in the 64th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Elvio Pacho prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Elvio Pacho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kent Lindberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sad Boy kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Mercado Paulista F.C's Carlos Duarte got a free kick in the 80th minute. Basilio Cristos's late challenge caught a Mercado Paulista F.C's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Basilio Cristos helped the player get up and apologised. Basilio Cristos kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. After 87 minutes of play, Mercado Paulista F.C's Kent Lindberg made it 3-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Elvio Pacho was left in no man's land by his defense there! Elvio Pacho made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kent Lindberg in the 97th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Kent Lindberg in the 97th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Elvio Pacho saved Cha Fe FC from getting behind. After taking down the ball on Mercado Paulista F.C's corner Atilano Acosta fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Elvio Pacho quite easily take care of the ball. For all the effort they put into the match, the Cha Fe FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Mercado Paulista F.C.