Friendly League

Stella Noire Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Grabiel Escorcia made the kick off which started today's match. The audience was convinced that Grabiel Escorcia's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Zorko Quack was relentless in the 6th minute of the game. Taribo West recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 8th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 10 minutes into the match, Nacional's goal looked a bit too open when Taribo West came free, but Juaneizu Merida reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nacional's Juaneizu Merida played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Albeiro Usuriaga in the 14th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Grabiel Escorcia in the 18th minute of play forced Natus Vincere F.C.'s goalkeeper Zorko Quack to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Grabiel Escorcia might have been able to make a better finish in the 20th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Zorko Quack. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Grabiel Escorcia ran back to his position shaking his head. Zorko Quack made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Grabiel Escorcia in the 20th minute of play. 24 minutes into the match, Nacional's goal looked a bit too open when Taribo West came free, but Juaneizu Merida reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 25th minute Natus Vincere F.C. were awarded a corner. Pedro Domingues went to the cornerflag to take it. 30 minutes into the match, Natus Vincere F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Grabiel Escorcia came free, but Zorko Quack reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Natus Vincere F.C.'s Zorko Quack played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joseph Gayoso in the 34th minute of play. In the 34th minute, Joseph Gayoso ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Zorko Quack was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. A collision led to Nacional getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Marta Minuhin hit a great ball. Pedro Domingues took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 38th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Juaneizu Merida. Nacional's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Grabiel Escorcia struck a weak shot in the 40th minute. Zorko Quack didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Nacional. Pedro Domingues came free with the goalkeeper in the 41st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Juaneizu Merida could save by the left post. The supporters of Nacional booed when Natus Vincere F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jonatan Maidana didn't get a good kick on the ball. Zorko Quack showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Grabiel Escorcia, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. When Nacional's Grabiel Escorcia in the 46th minute got a chance for a shot 46th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Natus Vincere F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Pedro Domingues to make the kick off. After a rather tough play, Nacional's Jony Maidana got a free kick in the 51st minute. Juaneizu Merida showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Albeiro Usuriaga in the 53rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Albeiro Usuriaga in the 60th minute of play forced Nacional's goalkeeper Juaneizu Merida to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Joseph Gayoso hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. Natus Vincere F.C. made a substitution. Fulgencio Matia replaced Kjetil-André Digernes. Natus Vincere F.C. made a substitution. Gualterio Mede replaced Pedro Domingues. Nacional's Walme Yurre was substituted for Mendiko Bueres. 71 minutes into the game, Domingo Oihenarte was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Natus Vincere F.C.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Nacional the free kick. In the 71st minute, Domingo Oihenarte hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Natus Vincere F.C.'s Zorko Quack proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 78th minute of the match, managed to save Natus Vincere F.C. from getting a goal against them. Zorko Quack took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Grabiel Escorcia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 90 minutes into the match, Nacional's goal looked a bit too open when Albeiro Usuriaga came free, but Juaneizu Merida reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Albeiro Usuriaga recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 95th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Nacional had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.