Friendly League

León Kolbowski
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Club Atlético Atlanta's Basilio Justin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fulgencio Shepherd in the 2nd minute of play. Jonatan Felipo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After a rather tough play, Abuba Akotonon FC's Haroldo Suarez got a free kick in the 7th minute. Bernardo Ranolfo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 10th minute. Benicio Txeru tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Blas-Armando Giunta charged in rather forcefully in the 14th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Blas-Armando Giunta the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 14th minute, Blas-Armando Giunta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 16 minutes into the match, Jonatan Felipo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Benicio Txeru. Abuba Akotonon FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Jonatan Felipo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Leandro Paredes during the 23rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 24 played minutes Abuba Akotonon FC got a freekick which was hit by Leandro Paredes. 26 minutes had been played when some careless play by Abuba Akotonon FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Dionisio Monico was slow to take the kick. During this time Club Atlético Atlanta's players had a chance to rest. Joaquin Fonso was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. After 27 played minutes Abuba Akotonon FC got a freekick which was hit by Maximiliano Peruanton. The supporters of Club Atlético Atlanta booed when Abuba Akotonon FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Daniel Cristofol didn't get a good kick on the ball. Benicio Txeru acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 31st minute, took the ball on the long shot from Wilfredo Gaxan. 35 minutes into the game, Abuba Akotonon FC's Milton Giménez nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Basilio Justin made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. After a rather tough play, Club Atlético Atlanta's Gaston Joanes got a free kick in the 38th minute. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jonatan Felipo was the one to do the kick off. Abuba Akotonon FC's Benicio Txeru played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jonatan Felipo in the 52nd minute of play. Benicio Txeru showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jonatan Felipo in the 63rd minute of the match. Club Atlético Atlanta made a substitution. Leonardo Paulin replaced Joaquin Fonso. In the 78th minute Jonatan Felipo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Benicio Txeru saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Basilio Justin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fulgencio Shepherd in the 79th minute of play. In the 81st minute, Leandro Paredes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 82nd minute of the match Dionisio Monico shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Benicio Txeru showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Fausto Abarca struck a weak shot in the 96th minute. Basilio Justin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Abuba Akotonon FC. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Abuba Akotonon FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.