Friendly League

Gigante A
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) In the 6th minute Adrián Espadas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aldo Mannie saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 8 minutes into the match, Adrián Espadas notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Ripa FC's Aldo Mannie. Aldo Mannie was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adrián Espadas in the 10th minute of play forced Ripa FC's goalkeeper Aldo Mannie to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dan Wennerqvist stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ricardo Bochini's shot from short distance in the 12th minute. Adrián Espadas might have been able to make a better finish in the 19th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Aldo Mannie. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Adrián Espadas ran back to his position shaking his head. If Adrián Espadas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 22nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 22nd minute Adrián Espadas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aldo Mannie saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Dan Wennerqvist showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ricardo Bochini in the 26th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Soroca F.C.'s Gustavo Tartalo got a free kick in the 27th minute. Dan Wennerqvist showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ricardo Bochini in the 30th minute of the match. Dan Wennerqvist was out of position in the 33 minute of play, and Donato Torres capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Donato Torres really showed his touch with that goal: 1-1. The audience thought a goal was coming when Placido Pero got free with Dan Wennerqvist in the 39th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Soroca F.C. booed when Ripa FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ricardo Bochini didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ricardo Bochini hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Ripa FC's Joel Tehas was substituted for Ricardo Bochini. 58 minutes into the match, Ripa FC's goalkeeper Aldo Mannie had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Adrián Espadas. Soroca F.C.'s Romulo Thomas was substituted for Gustavo Tartalo. Soroca F.C. made a substitution. Răzvan Necula replaced Adrián Espadas. After 61 minutes Ripa FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Amador Venceslao who took care of the corner kick. 64 minutes into the game, Gu Chang Peng cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Dan Wennerqvist was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 68 played minutes Ripa FC got a freekick which was hit by Cristian Azibar. Soroca F.C.'s Rodolfo Atarrabi was substituted for Hernan Lano. In the 70th match minute, Ripa FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cristian Azibar to maneuver through the defense. In the 76th minute of the match, Rodolfo Atarrabi got a very nice opportunity to score, but Aldo Mannie was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 85 minutes into the game, Ripa FC's Gu Chang Peng nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dan Wennerqvist made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-2. Gu Chang Peng received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 89th minute. Dan Wennerqvist tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 92nd match minute, Ripa FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Smith Wigglesworth to maneuver through the defense. When Ripa FC's Gu Chang Peng in the 94th minute got a chance for a shot 94th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Soroca F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Ripa FC's Gu Chang Peng got a good chance for a goal in the 95th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Ripa FC had won after a very even match.