Friendly League

CAI azerox
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Damian Chowaniec kicked off to start the match. Svetoslav Vardarov's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Francis Calmes read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. Expresso Ranelagh were awarded a corner in the 5th minute after Ekipa Gabi's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Victor Chus took the corner. When Aldo Gorosti fell near the penalty area in the 6th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Expresso Ranelagh's protests and gave Aldo Gorosti a yellow card for diving instead. In the 6th match minute, Expresso Ranelagh was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aldo Gorosti to maneuver through the defense. 8 minutes into the match, Ekipa Gabi's goal looked a bit too open when Svetoslav Vardarov came free, but Francis Calmes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 15 minutes into the match, Svetoslav Vardarov had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Francis Calmes. Ekipa Gabi's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Svetoslav Vardarov was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Bartosz Olejarz struck a weak shot in the 19th minute. Pablo Lohitzun didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ekipa Gabi. Bartosz Olejarz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Pablo Lohitzun tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The crowd rose to their feet as Expresso Ranelagh's Svetoslav Vardarov slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Francis Calmes. That made the score 2-0 after 23 minutes of play. In the 27th minute, Svetoslav Vardarov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 29 played minutes Ekipa Gabi got a freekick which was hit by Witalis Debkowski. Francis Calmes stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Svetoslav Vardarov's shot from short distance in the 35th minute. Boguslaw Trynda kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Svetoslav Vardarov got free with Francis Calmes in the 37th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 39 minutes into the game, Svetoslav Vardarov recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Francis Calmes. Svetoslav Vardarov showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-0. In the 43rd match minute, Ekipa Gabi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Witalis Debkowski to maneuver through the defense. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-0 at half-time.

After having played for 52 minutes, Svetoslav Vardarov managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Expresso Ranelagh's supporters crossed their fingers, but Svetoslav Vardarov was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Svetoslav Vardarov in the 55th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Francis Calmes saved Ekipa Gabi from getting behind. Francis Calmes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Svetoslav Vardarov, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. After 58 played minutes Expresso Ranelagh got a freekick which was hit by Aldo Gorosti. Francis Calmes stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Svetoslav Vardarov's shot from short distance in the 61st minute. Aureliusz Winograd scored 3-1 in the 62nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Pablo Lohitzun, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 68 minutes into the match, Svetoslav Vardarov had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Francis Calmes. Ekipa Gabi's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Svetoslav Vardarov was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-1. Expresso Ranelagh's Honorato Chap was substituted for Victor de Souza. Expresso Ranelagh's Márcio Lago was substituted for Svetoslav Vardarov. A collision led to Ekipa Gabi getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Florentin Dumitru hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Expresso Ranelagh's Arif Tugay Alkın got a free kick in the 77th minute. Aureliusz Winograd made in the 79th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Expresso Ranelagh's Cesare Raimondi. The supporters of Ekipa Gabi booed when Expresso Ranelagh was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arif Tugay Alkın didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 82nd match minute, Ekipa Gabi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Boguslaw Trynda to maneuver through the defense. Francis Calmes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Márcio Lago, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Francis Calmes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Márcio Lago, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. Expresso Ranelagh's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Victor Chus in the 90th minute. A nice corner shot did that Victor Chus got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Francis Calmes quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. When Expresso Ranelagh's Márcio Lago in the 94th minute got a chance for a shot 94th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ekipa Gabi's goalie prevented a goal.