Friendly League

Monumental de CUEC
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) In the 2nd minute, C.U.E. DE COMERCIO's Cheng Zhan Sheng dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. 9 minutes into the match, C.U.E. DE COMERCIO's Salvador Romano sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Fernando Selatse narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alvaro Raymond in the 12th minute of play forced C.U.E. DE COMERCIO's goalkeeper Mustafa Arif Korcan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 13th minute the ball was on its way in behind C.U.E. DE COMERCIO's goalkeeper Mustafa Arif Korcan, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Despidida AFC's Fernando Selatse proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 16th minute of the match, managed to save Despidida AFC from getting a goal against them. Mustafa Arif Korcan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alvaro Raymond, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. C.U.E. DE COMERCIO's Mustafa Arif Korcan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alvaro Raymond in the 20th minute of play. 21 minutes into the match, Despidida AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Salvador Romano came free, but Fernando Selatse reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fernando Selatse showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Salvador Romano in the 31st minute of the match. Teodoro Nikola could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 35th minute of the match, but Fernando Selatse made a huge save. In the 38th minute, Seb Gentiletti fired a really elegant long shot, but Fernando Selatse threw himself and managed to get hold of the ball just in front of the right post. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

Cheng Zhan Sheng's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Fernando Selatse read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 51st minute of play. Mustafa Arif Korcan made a fantastic save in the 62nd minute, when Emiliano Velasco sent off a good shot on target. C.U.E. DE COMERCIO made a substitution. Sergio Mustafa replaced Salvador Romano. After a rather tough play, Despidida AFC's Gabriel Silban got a free kick in the 66th minute. Michael Corleone made in the 68th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Emiliano Velasco however managed to control. After having played for 72 minutes, Emiliano Velasco managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Despidida AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Emiliano Velasco was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Mustafa Arif Korcan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dinu Ivănescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in C.U.E. DE COMERCIO's zone, Dinu Ivănescu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mustafa Arif Korcan came out of the goal and Dinu Ivănescu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Fernando Selatse made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sergio Mustafa in the 82nd minute of play. With a little luck, C.U.E. DE COMERCIO's Mustafa Arif Korcan got control of the ball when Oliver Rizzo tried to sneak it across the goal line. A collision led to Despidida AFC getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Pastor Tino hit a great ball. Mustafa Arif Korcan made an important save on a dangerous shot by Emiliano Velasco in the 86th minute. 88 minutes into the match, C.U.E. DE COMERCIO's goal looked a bit too open when Dinu Ivănescu came free, but Mustafa Arif Korcan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. C.U.E. DE COMERCIO's Mustafa Arif Korcan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pastor Tino in the 89th minute of play. With an all-out effort, Despidida AFC's Mustafa Arif Korcan threw himself towards the right post 93 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Emiliano Velasco, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Fernando Selatse took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sergio Mustafa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The C.U.E. DE COMERCIO fans cheered their team off the field, for while Despidida AFC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.