Friendly League

Gigante A
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Hans Otterlei made the kick off which started today's match. A sloppy throw-in by Braulio Emeterio in the 9th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by La Cosa Nostra's Steve Hodge. With a little luck, La Cosa Nostra's Joel Delfino got control of the ball when Donato Torres tried to sneak it across the goal line. Joel Delfino showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ricardo Bochini, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. Aldo Mannie showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hans Otterlei, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ricardo Bochini in the 19th minute of play forced La Cosa Nostra's goalkeeper Joel Delfino to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Donato Torres got free with Joel Delfino in the 29th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 31 minutes into the game, Braulio Emeterio threw the ball into play from the sideline. La Cosa Nostra's Steve Hodge quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. With a little luck, La Cosa Nostra's Joel Delfino got control of the ball when Donato Torres tried to sneak it across the goal line. Aldo Mannie made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hans Otterlei in the 35th minute of play. 36 minutes into the match, La Cosa Nostra's goal looked a bit too open when Ricardo Bochini came free, but Joel Delfino reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 48 minutes into the game, Ripa FC's Ricardo Bochini nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Joel Delfino made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Ripa FC's Gu Chang Peng was substituted for Donato Torres. 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.

Joel Delfino showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gu Chang Peng, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. The supporters of Ripa FC booed when La Cosa Nostra was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sergio Martxel didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 65 played minutes La Cosa Nostra got a freekick which was hit by Sergio Martxel. Ripa FC's Alvaro Jakes was substituted for Placido Pero. Sergio Martxel hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. After some careless play in the La Cosa Nostra defense, Gu Chang Peng kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Joel Delfino. The La Cosa Nostra fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Joel Delfino should have stopped the shot. Joel Delfino showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gu Chang Peng, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. Joel Delfino made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gu Chang Peng in the 71st minute of play. After having played for 76 minutes, Alvaro Jakes managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ripa FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alvaro Jakes was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 78th match minute, Ripa FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gu Chang Peng to maneuver through the defense. 83 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 Gustaw Ludzia. In the 89th minute of the match La Cosa Nostra got a corner. Ripa FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Tytus Lepper ran over to the corner to take the kick. A very nice done corner allowed Gustaw Ludzia to score against Aldo Mannie in Ripa FC's goal. 2-2 after 90 minutes. Aldo Mannie made a fantastic save in the 98th minute, when Marciano Bizen sent off a good shot on target. A collision led to Ripa FC getting a freekick after 100 minutes play. Cristian Azibar hit a great ball. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.