Friendly League

Lucas E. Abalos
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Rafael Ondino got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fulgencio Shepherd in the 2nd minute of play forced Chuscha FC - Ψ -'s goalkeeper Sabino Scapini to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Fulgencio Shepherd's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Sabino Scapini was relentless in the 5th minute of the game. Daniel Cristofol came free with the goalkeeper in the 12th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Sabino Scapini could save by the left post. Sabino Scapini was out of position in the 15 minute of play, and Fulgencio Shepherd capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Fulgencio Shepherd really showed his touch with that goal: 2-0. In the 26th minute of the match, Milton Giménez got a very nice opportunity to score, but Sabino Scapini was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fulgencio Shepherd in the 27th minute of play forced Chuscha FC - Ψ -'s goalkeeper Sabino Scapini to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 30 played minutes Chuscha FC - Ψ - got a freekick which was hit by Ivan Dolcet. Haroldo Suarez recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 31st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. With 33 minutes on the clock, Blas-Armando Giunta commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. Ivan Dolcet hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. In the 43rd minute, Leandro Paredes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Rafael Ondino fell near the penalty area in the 47th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Chuscha FC - Ψ -'s protests and gave Rafael Ondino a yellow card for diving instead. In the 47th minute, Rafael Ondino hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Fulgencio Shepherd to make the kick off. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Fulgencio Cordearo during the 53rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Abuba Akotonon FC booed when Chuscha FC - Ψ - was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fulgencio Cordearo didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 56 minutes of play, Abuba Akotonon FC's Haroldo Suarez made it 3-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Sabino Scapini was left in no man's land by his defense there! After 61 played minutes Chuscha FC - Ψ - got a freekick which was hit by Ivan Dolcet. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fausto Abarca in the 62nd minute of play forced Chuscha FC - Ψ -'s goalkeeper Sabino Scapini to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Chuscha FC - Ψ -'s Sabino Scapini played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fulgencio Shepherd in the 64th minute of play. Gaudencio Jaen fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Benicio Txeru having to interfere. In the 69th minute, Fausto Abarca left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Abuba Akotonon FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-0. In the 77th match minute, Abuba Akotonon FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Maximiliano Peruanton to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Abuba Akotonon FC booed when Chuscha FC - Ψ - was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fulgencio Cordearo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sabino Scapini took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fulgencio Shepherd, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In a very dangerous position, a player in Chuscha FC - Ψ - fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 82nd minute. Penalty! Chuscha FC - Ψ -:s Sabino Scapini showed great skill when he stopped Haroldo Suarez:s penalty. 83 minutes into the match, Haroldo Suarez notched a goal, 5-0, to the right of Chuscha FC - Ψ -'s Sabino Scapini. Sabino Scapini was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Daniel Cristofol sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Abuba Akotonon FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Chuscha FC - Ψ - for a fine match.