Friendly League

C.V. Spartan Stadium
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Lincoln Hand took the kick off in the first half of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tyron Velasquez in the 3rd minute of play forced S.D. Bajen's goalkeeper Duke Munoz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Aaron Smallwood made a fantastic save in the 11th minute, when Lincoln Hand sent off a good shot on target. 12 minutes had been played when some careless play by Santos FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Claudinei Ramalho was slow to take the kick. During this time S.D. Bajen's players had a chance to rest. The corner led S.D. Bajen's Claudinei Ramalho to fire away a dangerous shot which Aaron Smallwood despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. With a little luck, Santos FC's Aaron Smallwood got control of the ball when Lincoln Hand tried to sneak it across the goal line. 19 minutes into the match, S.D. Bajen's goal looked a bit too open when Lanny Gilmore came free, but Duke Munoz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Cobi Kohler fell near the penalty area in the 20th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored S.D. Bajen's protests and gave Cobi Kohler a yellow card for diving instead. Duke Munoz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lanny Gilmore in the 21st minute of the match. Santos FC's Terence Nicholas managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Cobi Kohler in the 25 minute of the game. If Lincoln Hand had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Claudinei Ramalho got a throw-in 31 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Vern Park. Aaron Smallwood made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kacper Wasikowski in the 33rd minute of play. If Lincoln Hand had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 38 minutes of play, Santos FC's Tyron Velasquez made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Duke Munoz was left in no man's land by his defense there! The supporters of S.D. Bajen booed when Santos FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tyron Velasquez didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Lanny Gilmore stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Duke Munoz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Terence Nicholas in the 51st minute of play. S.D. Bajen's Ulysses Baldwin managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Warren Ruiz in the 53 minute of the game. Lanny Gilmore kicked a quick shot right in front of the goal in the 57thth minute. Though ot was a great shot S.D. Bajen's keeper Duke Munoz was sill able to block leaving the score board unchanged. Duke Munoz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lanny Gilmore in the 59th minute. 63 minutes into the game, Santos FC's Lanny Gilmore nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Duke Munoz made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. S.D. Bajen's João Rodrigo was substituted for Ulysses Baldwin. 70 minutes into the match, Santos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Lincoln Hand came free, but Aaron Smallwood reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to S.D. Bajen getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Cobi Kohler hit a great ball. Warren Ruiz got a throw-in 75 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Lanny Gilmore. After a defensive mix-up in Santos FC's zone, Lincoln Hand stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aaron Smallwood came out of the goal and Lincoln Hand tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Lanny Gilmore sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 81 minutes, Lanny Gilmore managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Santos FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Lanny Gilmore was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Duke Munoz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lanny Gilmore in the 86th minute. Lanny Gilmore in the 86thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Duke Munoz, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Cobi Kohler got a throw-in 89 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Lincoln Hand. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lincoln Hand in the 92nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Aaron Smallwood saved Santos FC from getting behind. Tyron Velasquez received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Duke Munoz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Santos FC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Santos FC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.