Friendly League

Helenas Park
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Gerardo Lordi got the match started through his kick off. Fernando Isusko made a fantastic save in the 7th minute, when Gerardo Lordi sent off a good shot on target. Through an outstanding action, after 12 minutes, Fernando Isusko successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Witomir Pisarczyk took the ball and in the 15 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Fernando Isusko. Fernando Isusko 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. Witomir Pisarczyk's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Fernando Isusko read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 19th minute of play. 21 minutes into the game, Bonifacio Tartalo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Pontus Nordström was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Aristides Dabi in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pontus Nordström saved Santa Margarita from getting behind. When the match clock showed 24 minutes, the score became 1-2 when Aristides Dabi sped through Santa Margarita's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Pontus Nordström. With a little luck, Reyes F.C.'s Fernando Isusko got control of the ball when Gerardo Lordi tried to sneak it across the goal line. Santa Margarita's Pontus Nordström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bonifacio Tartalo in the 30th minute of play. In the 32nd minute Pablo Enol shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pontus Nordström saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Pontus Nordström made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pablo Enol in the 36th minute of play. Santa Margarita's Pontus Nordström played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pablo Enol in the 37th minute of play. Fernando Isusko came out of the goal in the 38th minute to try and stop a shot by Santa Margarita's Witomir Pisarczyk. But to his dismay, Witomir Pisarczyk quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-2. After having played for 47 minutes, Witomir Pisarczyk managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Santa Margarita's supporters crossed their fingers, but Witomir Pisarczyk was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 2-2 after a close first half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Aristides Dabi to make the kick off. Erik Alberg received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Pontus Nordström tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Pontus Nordström made a fantastic save in the 59th minute, when Bonifacio Tartalo sent off a good shot on target. 60 minutes into the game, Erik Alberg recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Pontus Nordström. Erik Alberg showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-3. The audience thought a goal was coming when Bonifacio Tartalo got free with Pontus Nordström in the 66th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Fernando Isusko made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mauro Icardi in the 75th minute of play. In the 77th minute of the match, Erik Alberg tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Pontus Nordström saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Aristides Dabi came free with the goalkeeper in the 80th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Pontus Nordström could save by the left post. Pontus Nordström made a fantastic save in the 86th minute, when Bonifacio Tartalo sent off a good shot on target. Fernando Isusko showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mauro Icardi in the 88th minute of the match. If Mauro Icardi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Reyes F.C.'s Desiderio Mero was substituted for Pablo Enol. Santa Margarita made a substitution. Wendell Davids replaced Enzo Peruxu. Mauro Icardi blasted a shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Fernando Isusko having to make a save. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Reyes F.C. had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.