Friendly League

ATLETICO MENDOZA
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Vlad Enceanu made the kick off which started today's match. 5 minutes into the match, ATLETICO MENDOZA's goal looked a bit too open when Vlad Enceanu came free, but Nicasio Elodio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Elias Navarro struck a weak shot in the 7th minute. Nicasio Elodio didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for San Fernando Eagles. In the 10th minute San Fernando Eagles were awarded a corner. Elias Navarro went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led San Fernando Eagles's Elias Navarro to fire away a dangerous shot which Nicasio Elodio despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After 12 played minutes ATLETICO MENDOZA got a freekick which was hit by Celedonio Dorio. Roque Ariando kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 15th minute, Maximino Ruy managed to get in a good position for a shot. ATLETICO MENDOZA's supporters rose to their feet, but Maximino Ruy was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Bartolo Salvator breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 18th minute San Fernando Eagles were awarded a corner. Elias Navarro went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on San Fernando Eagles's corner Elias Navarro fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Nicasio Elodio quite easily take care of the ball. In the 25th minute Vlad Enceanu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nicasio Elodio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 27 minutes into the match, San Fernando Eagles's goal looked a bit too open when Celedonio Dorio came free, but Bartolo Salvator reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Celedonio Dorio could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 31st minute of the match, but Bartolo Salvator made a huge save. With a little luck, San Fernando Eagles's Bartolo Salvator got control of the ball when Celedonio Dorio tried to sneak it across the goal line. 46 minutes into the match, San Fernando Eagles's goalkeeper Bartolo Salvator had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ivan Gentza. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

When Juanito Azulay fell near the penalty area in the 53rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored ATLETICO MENDOZA's protests and gave Juanito Azulay a yellow card for diving instead. In the 53rd match minute, ATLETICO MENDOZA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Juanito Azulay to maneuver through the defense. Bartolo Salvator showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ivan Gentza in the 55th minute of the match. 56 minutes into the game, Vlad Enceanu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Nicasio Elodio was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Ivan Gentza fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bartolo Salvator having to interfere. Polo Quinteros's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Nicasio Elodio read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 65th minute of play. San Fernando Eagles's Bartolo Salvator played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Celedonio Dorio in the 66th minute of play. In the 68th minute Maximino Ruy shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bartolo Salvator saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 69th match minute, ATLETICO MENDOZA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Prudencio Bidun to maneuver through the defense. San Fernando Eagles made a substitution. Daniel Abeitia replaced Elias Navarro. After 70 played minutes ATLETICO MENDOZA got a freekick which was hit by Prudencio Bidun. If Victor Viator had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ivan Gentza fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 73rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bartolo Salvator having to interfere. In the 75th minute Celedonio Dorio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bartolo Salvator saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Bartolo Salvator showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Celedonio Dorio, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. Bartolo Salvator showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Celedonio Dorio, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Bartolo Salvator took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ladislao Cresitobalo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 85th minute, Juanito Azulay hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to San Fernando Eagles getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Victor Viator hit a great ball. Vicente Sol's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Nicasio Elodio read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 90th minute of play. In the 91st minute, Arnaldo Musko hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience was convinced that Vicente Sol's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nicasio Elodio was relentless in the 93rd minute of the game. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Vicente Sol in the 96th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nicasio Elodio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The San Fernando Eagles supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing San Fernando Eagles would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.