Friendly League

VILLANUEVA STREET
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Xalvador Mac Kenney made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cassiano Novais in the 2nd minute of play forced VILLANUEVA FC's goalkeeper Nicodemo Recalde to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 4 minutes into the match, Hernán Torrejón had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Nicodemo Recalde. VILLANUEVA FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Hernán Torrejón was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Alonzo Rosselot kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. Cassiano Novais sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 13 minutes into the match, SiTomanBoy´s's goal looked a bit too open when Xacobo Barroso came free, but James Novak reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nicodemo Recalde came out of the goal in the 32nd minute to try and stop a shot by SiTomanBoy´s's Hernán Torrejón. But to his dismay, Hernán Torrejón quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. Hernán Torrejón took the ball and in the 37 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Nicodemo Recalde. Nicodemo Recalde dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-3. James Novak showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Xacobo Barroso in the 46th minute of the match.

James Novak showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcel Blanco in the 52nd minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in VILLANUEVA FC's zone, Hernán Torrejón stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nicodemo Recalde came out of the goal and Hernán Torrejón tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. VILLANUEVA FC's Nicodemo Recalde played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isaac Ibarbia in the 60th minute of play. Esteban José Norambuena recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 62nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Nicodemo Recalde made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Verner Nord in the 66th minute of play. After 67 played minutes VILLANUEVA FC got a freekick which was hit by Germán Seisdedos. 68 minutes into the match, SiTomanBoy´s's Roland Brand broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Nicodemo Recalde made an important save on a dangerous shot by Toninho Guerreiro in the 73rd minute. After 75 played minutes VILLANUEVA FC got a freekick which was hit by Gerardo Gazitúa. Toninho Guerreiro struck a weak shot in the 76th minute. Nicodemo Recalde didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SiTomanBoy´s. In the 79th minute, Xacobo Barroso left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The VILLANUEVA FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-4. In the 82nd match minute, VILLANUEVA FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Xacobo Barroso to maneuver through the defense. Nicodemo Recalde was a little too slow when Toninho Guerreiro got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 82nd minute. The score was now 1-5. In the 87th minute Xalvador Mac Kenney shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but James Novak saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Verner Nord sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 93 minutes into the match, Toninho Guerreiro dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Nicodemo Recalde, 1-6. SiTomanBoy´s's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.