Friendly League

Highbury
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Nemesio Sol took the kick off in the first half of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nemesio Sol got free with Leonard Zurawski in the 4th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by 彭朋 in the 6th minute of play forced Hidrocarburo FC's goalkeeper Kauno Pirnes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Leonard Zurawski came out of the goal in the 11th minute to try and stop a shot by Hidrocarburo FC's Nicodim Mangra. But to his dismay, Nicodim Mangra quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. SuperCombinado's Leonard Zurawski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nicodim Mangra in the 13th minute of play. In the 15th minute the ball was on its way in behind Hidrocarburo FC's goalkeeper Kauno Pirnes, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Benjamin Pavard kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. SuperCombinado's Leonard Zurawski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nicodim Mangra in the 18th minute of play. Leonard Zurawski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nemesio Sol in the 19th minute of play. In the 24th minute, Melchor Che got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After 27 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Hidrocarburo FC! Kauno Pirnes had in the 28thth minute some difficulties stopping Alejo Veremundo's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Nemesio Sol came free with the goalkeeper in the 31st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Leonard Zurawski could save by the left post. Kauno Pirnes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Melchor Che, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Kauno Pirnes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Melchor Che, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Melchor Che struck a weak shot in the 37th minute. Kauno Pirnes didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SuperCombinado. The supporters of SuperCombinado booed when Hidrocarburo FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Juan Manuel Fangio didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nicodim Mangra in the 46th minute of play forced SuperCombinado's goalkeeper Leonard Zurawski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Melchor Che to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute, Apolo Nabar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Kauno Pirnes stood somewhat misplaced when 彭朋 came free in front of goal and shot 1-1 to the left of him in the 54 minute. After a defensive mix-up in SuperCombinado's zone, Nicodim Mangra stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Leonard Zurawski came out of the goal and Nicodim Mangra tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 68th minute, SuperCombinado's 彭朋 dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-2. In the 71st match minute, Hidrocarburo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fausto Gaizkine to maneuver through the defense. 73 minutes into the match, Hidrocarburo FC's goal looked a bit too open when 彭朋 came free, but Kauno Pirnes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. SuperCombinado's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Alejo Veremundo in the 74th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 77th minute, Nemesio Sol managed to get in a good position for a shot. Hidrocarburo FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Nemesio Sol was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Leonard Zurawski breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Leonard Zurawski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nicodim Mangra in the 79th minute of the match. A collision led to Hidrocarburo FC getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Fausto Gaizkine hit a great ball. A collision led to Hidrocarburo FC getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Fausto Gaizkine hit a great ball. 92 minutes into the game, Hidrocarburo FC's Kahlil Suwandi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Leonard Zurawski made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. A collision led to SuperCombinado getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. 彭朋 hit a great ball. Leonard Zurawski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nemesio Sol in the 96th minute of play. Hidrocarburo FC were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.