Friendly League

ATLETICO MENDOZA
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Arturo Pirro got the match started through his kick off. Arturo Pirro took the ball and in the 13 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Candido Millan. Candido Millan dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. 17 minutes into the game, Anastasio Bittor cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Candido Millan was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 25th minute, Matias Txilar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A hard shot by Efrain Aritza from long distance, 28 minutes into the match, got Candido Millan's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. Pedro Maraman sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mariano Urtungo hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Arturo Pirro in the 42nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Candido Millan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Leonides Elizardo during the 43rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Leonides Elizardo hit a great freekick 43 minutes into the match. In the 44th minute of the match Efrain Aritza sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Candido Millan skillfully saved the ball. Candido Millan was out of position in the 46 minute of play, and Arturo Pirro capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Arturo Pirro really showed his touch with that goal: 3-0. 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 3-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Pedro Maraman to strike the kick off in the second half. Mariano Urtungo kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Anastasio Bittor in the 56th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Candido Millan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a little luck, ATLETICO MENDOZA's Jonathan Celio got control of the ball when Pedro Maraman tried to sneak it across the goal line. After having played for 68 minutes, Damian Kusko managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. ATLETICO MENDOZA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Damian Kusko was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jonathan Celio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Baldomiro Gamus in the 70th minute of the match. Anastasio Bittor hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Palermo's Pedro Maraman slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Jonathan Celio. That made the score 3-1 after 73 minutes of play. Anastasio Bittor hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. 77 minutes into the game, Arturo Pirro cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-1. Candido Millan was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Candido Millan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Damian Kusko in the 80th minute of play. The supporters of ATLETICO MENDOZA booed when Palermo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anselmo Domingues didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 82 minutes, Efrain Aritza managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. ATLETICO MENDOZA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Efrain Aritza was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 85 minutes into the match, Arturo Pirro notched a goal, 5-1, to the right of Palermo's Candido Millan. Candido Millan was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 89 minutes into the match, Palermo's goal looked a bit too open when Anastasio Bittor came free, but Candido Millan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mariano Urtungo hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. For all the effort they put into the match, the Palermo players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for ATLETICO MENDOZA.