Prized/Friendly Cup

X-files Arena
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Romelu Lukaku took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 2nd minute, one of Palloketut:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Palloketut. Sergio Batista shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. With a little luck, River CBBA's Marcelo Barovero got control of the ball when Romelu Lukaku tried to sneak it across the goal line. 8 minutes into the match, River CBBA's goalkeeper Marcelo Barovero had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Heino Helkamo. Marcelo Barovero made an important save on a dangerous shot by Romelu Lukaku in the 10th minute. 13 minutes had been played when some careless play by River CBBA's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Ali Ruohiainen was slow to take the kick. During this time Palloketut's players had a chance to rest. 16 minutes into the match, Palloketut's goal looked a bit too open when Argoitz Abeijon came free, but Yan Chong Sen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 20 minutes of play, River CBBA's Juan Funes made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Yan Chong Sen was left in no man's land by his defense there! Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Juan Funes in the 22nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Yan Chong Sen prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Yan Chong Sen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Argoitz Abeijon in the 26th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Juan Funes in the 32nd minute of play forced Palloketut's goalkeeper Yan Chong Sen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Argoitz Abeijon in the 35th minute of play forced Palloketut's goalkeeper Yan Chong Sen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Yan Chong Sen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Argoitz Abeijon in the 37th minute of play. A throw-in in the 39th minute of the game was made by Laureano Beltza with Arano Abendano as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. In the 42nd minute, Antti Väisänen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Argoitz Abeijon in the 43rd minute of play forced Palloketut's goalkeeper Yan Chong Sen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Juan Funes in the 44th minute of play forced Palloketut's goalkeeper Yan Chong Sen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Juan Funes struck a weak shot in the 46th minute. Yan Chong Sen didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for River CBBA. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

After 51 played minutes River CBBA got a freekick which was hit by Juan Funes. 53 minutes into the match, Palloketut's goal looked a bit too open when Argoitz Abeijon came free, but Yan Chong Sen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arano Abendano hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. River CBBA's Varis Birgelis was substituted for Hector Enrique. River CBBA made a substitution. Ponciano Abarca replaced Juan Funes. After 61 played minutes River CBBA got a freekick which was hit by Arano Abendano. Ponciano Abarca took the ball and in the 63 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Yan Chong Sen. Yan Chong Sen dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. After 65 played minutes River CBBA got a freekick which was hit by Arano Abendano. After a rather tough play, River CBBA's Deng Xing Sang got a free kick in the 69th minute. Marcelo Barovero showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ali Ruohiainen in the 70th minute of the match. Argoitz Abeijon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. River CBBA's Modesto Ado was substituted for Matías Almeida. 76 minutes into the game, Tommi Kangasmäki threw the ball into play from the sideline. River CBBA's Modesto Ado quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Yan Chong Sen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ponciano Abarca, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 83rd minute, Voitto Nyrhinen got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After 88 played minutes River CBBA got a freekick which was hit by Laureano Beltza. Ponciano Abarca recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 93rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The River CBBA supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing River CBBA would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.