Friendly League

León Kolbowski
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Benigno Abreu struck a weak shot in the 3rd minute. Safet Hands didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Club Atlético Atlanta. Club Atlético Atlanta's Carlos Germano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Måns Sandberg in the 6th minute of play. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind Club Atlético Atlanta's goalkeeper Carlos Germano, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 9th minute Benigno Abreu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Safet Hands saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Carlos Germano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Måns Sandberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Måns Sandberg received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 12th minute. Carlos Germano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Carlos Germano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Måns Sandberg in the 17th minute of play. Carlos Germano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Måns Sandberg, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. 21 minutes into the game, Eustaquio Gerazan threw the ball into play from the sideline. Norrlands Athen's Giorgian De Arrascaeta quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Carlos Germano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Måns Sandberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Måns Sandberg in the 27th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Carlos Germano saved Club Atlético Atlanta from getting behind. In the 28thth minute of the game Måns Sandberg who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Club Atlético Atlanta's Carlos Germano was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 29 minutes had been played when some careless play by Club Atlético Atlanta's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Filcho Slivkov was slow to take the kick. During this time Norrlands Athen's players had a chance to rest. Norrlands Athen's Filcho Slivkov was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Carlos Germano in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Carlos Germano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Måns Sandberg in the 34th minute of the match. In the 37th minute Måns Sandberg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Carlos Germano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Måns Sandberg in the 43rd minute of play forced Club Atlético Atlanta's goalkeeper Carlos Germano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eustaquio Jaizki who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 45thth minute tested the skills of Safet Hands when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After some careless play in the Club Atlético Atlanta defense, Måns Sandberg kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Carlos Germano. The Club Atlético Atlanta fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Carlos Germano should have stopped the shot. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Juan Lebron made a kick off. In the 56th match minute, Club Atlético Atlanta was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pedro Rojelio to maneuver through the defense. Måns Sandberg didn't miss a given chance and shot in short distance 0-2 via right post in the game's 57th minute. Norrlands Athen's supporters showed their exhuberating excitement! The audience thought a goal was coming when Måns Sandberg got free with Carlos Germano in the 64th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 67 minutes had been played when some careless play by Club Atlético Atlanta's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Filcho Slivkov was slow to take the kick. During this time Norrlands Athen's players had a chance to rest. Club Atlético Atlanta's Carlos Germano proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 69th minute of the match, managed to save Club Atlético Atlanta from getting a goal against them. Carlos Germano made an important save on a dangerous shot by Juan Lebron in the 69th minute. Carlos Germano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Filcho Slivkov in the 70th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Norrlands Athen's Gilbert Hermansson got a free kick in the 72nd minute. 74 minutes into the match, Norrlands Athen's goal looked a bit too open when Benigno Abreu came free, but Safet Hands reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 75 minutes, Ciro Ferdinand mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Club Atlético Atlanta and the Norrlands Athen players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 75th match minute, Club Atlético Atlanta was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ciro Ferdinand to maneuver through the defense. Norrlands Athen's Filcho Slivkov shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 76th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Carlos Germano but with some difficulty. Carlos Germano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Calle Bergfelt in the 77th minute of play. Gilbert Hermansson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 79th minute. Carlos Germano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 82 minutes into the game, Gilbert Hermansson lined in a short shot 0-3 behind a frustrated Carlos Germano. Carlos Germano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Calle Bergfelt in the 85th minute of play. Norrlands Athen's Calle Bergfelt was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 87th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Carlos Germano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Juan Lebron in the 90th minute of play. 91 minutes into the match, Club Atlético Atlanta's goal looked a bit too open when Calle Bergfelt came free, but Carlos Germano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Carlos Germano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Juan Lebron in the 95th minute of play. Norrlands Athen's Safet Hands played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Paolo Caradaro in the 97th minute of play.