Friendly League

iL Grosso Stadio
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Ulises Gartzen started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ulises Gartzen in the 3rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Clemente Benvido saved Canalla Fuego from getting behind. Clemente Benvido made a fantastic save in the 5th minute, when Ulises Gartzen sent off a good shot on target. Clemente Benvido made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ulises Gartzen in the 6th minute of play. In the 7th minute, Carlos Aimar left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Canalla Fuego fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Clemente Benvido showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gustavo da Costa, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Carlos Aimar in the 14th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arcadio Buendia saved Grosso United from getting behind. Clemente Benvido stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ulises Gartzen's shot from short distance in the 19th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ulises Gartzen in the 21st minute of play forced Canalla Fuego's goalkeeper Clemente Benvido to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Arcadio Buendia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carlos Aimar in the 24th minute of play. Ulises Gartzen could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 30th minute of the match, but Clemente Benvido made a huge save. Niceto Ponte tried to clear up in front of the goal, but didn't succeed and rather the ball rolled into the own goal to the right of a despaired Clemente Benvido. An unnecessary self made goal, 1-1 in the 31st minute. If Mauro Mendez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Aristides Villanueva hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. After having played for 39 minutes, Diguinho Paraíba managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Canalla Fuego's supporters crossed their fingers, but Diguinho Paraíba was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Arcadio Buendia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carlos Aimar in the 41st minute of play. Eduardo Gonchan hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. The audience was convinced that Ulises Gartzen's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Clemente Benvido was relentless in the 47th minute of the game. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Carlos Aimar made a kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Canalla Fuego's zone, Ulises Gartzen stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Clemente Benvido came out of the goal and Ulises Gartzen tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 56 minutes into the match, Grosso United's Ulises Gartzen sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Clemente Benvido narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 58th minute, Ulises Gartzen made a precise shot to the right of Clemente Benvido. Canalla Fuego's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. If Ulises Gartzen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gustavo da Costa struck a weak shot in the 65th minute. Clemente Benvido didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Grosso United. After some fancy dribbling in the 69th minute, Mauro Mendez managed to get in a good position for a shot. Grosso United's supporters rose to their feet, but Mauro Mendez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Clemente Benvido breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Canalla Fuego's Romeo Lon was substituted for Gian Leu. Clemente Benvido made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ulises Gartzen in the 71st minute of play. 73 minutes had been played when some careless play by Canalla Fuego's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Fikri Bera was slow to take the kick. During this time Grosso United's players had a chance to rest. The corner led Grosso United's Mauro Mendez to fire away a dangerous shot which Clemente Benvido despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Clemente Benvido made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mauro Mendez in the 76th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Grosso United's Antonín Orlík got a free kick in the 77th minute. After 77 played minutes Grosso United got a freekick which was hit by Antonín Orlík. After a rather tough play, Grosso United's Gustavo da Costa got a free kick in the 79th minute. In the 82nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Canalla Fuego's goalkeeper Clemente Benvido, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Canalla Fuego's Nicolae Honcioiu got a free kick in the 83rd minute. Clemente Benvido showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fikri Bera, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. A collision led to Canalla Fuego getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Niceto Ponte hit a great ball. Fikri Bera blasted a shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Clemente Benvido having to make a save. Arcadio Buendia stood somewhat misplaced when Carlos Aimar came free in front of goal and shot 2-2 to the left of him in the 94 minute.