Prized/Friendly Cup

Taladro de Almagro
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Sebastián Izquierdo kicked off to start the match. Martín Izquierdo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bogdan Bambas in the 7th minute of the match. Bogdan Bambas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Martín Izquierdo having to interfere. After 12 minutes, Bogdan Bambas made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Martin Palermo F.C.'s Martín Izquierdo tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 18th minute, Bogdan Bambas had to leave the field with a concussion. When Rigoberto Ponc fell near the penalty area in the 19th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Martin Palermo F.C.'s protests and gave Rigoberto Ponc a yellow card for diving instead. After 18 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Martin Palermo F.C.! Martin Palermo F.C.:s Martín Izquierdo showed great skill when he stopped Erwann Patrice:s penalty. The corner led Cosa nostra Lyon's Davy Patron to fire away a dangerous shot which Martín Izquierdo despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After 23 minutes, Isaac Perrando mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Martin Palermo F.C. and the Cosa nostra Lyon players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Martin Palermo F.C.'s Isaac Perrando got a free kick in the 23rd minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alex Lagarrigue in the 26th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Martín Izquierdo saved Martin Palermo F.C. from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alex Lagarrigue in the 31st minute of play forced Martin Palermo F.C.'s goalkeeper Martín Izquierdo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alex Lagarrigue recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 32nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Erwann Patrice blasted a shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Martín Izquierdo having to make a save. Martín Izquierdo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alex Lagarrigue, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cosa nostra Lyon's attentive Hocine Barbey managed to snatch the ball when Celso Frutos made a throw-in in the 41st minute of the game. Martín Izquierdo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alex Lagarrigue, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When Cosa nostra Lyon's Erwann Patrice in the 52nd minute got a chance for a shot 52nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Martin Palermo F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Martín Izquierdo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Erwann Patrice in the 53rd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alex Lagarrigue in the 54th minute of play forced Martin Palermo F.C.'s goalkeeper Martín Izquierdo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Martin Palermo F.C. getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Benicio Izquierdo hit a great ball. A collision led to Martin Palermo F.C. getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Severino Loco hit a great ball. Martin Palermo F.C.'s Martín Izquierdo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 61st minute of the match, managed to save Martin Palermo F.C. from getting a goal against them. 63 minutes had been played when some careless play by Martin Palermo F.C.'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Erwann Patrice was slow to take the kick. During this time Cosa nostra Lyon's players had a chance to rest. In the 64th minute of the match Cosa nostra Lyon got a corner. Martin Palermo F.C.'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Erwann Patrice ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led Cosa nostra Lyon's Erwann Patrice to fire away a dangerous shot which Martín Izquierdo despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Martín Izquierdo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alex Lagarrigue in the 65th minute. A throw-in in the 67th minute of the game was made by Severino Loco with Benicio Izquierdo as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. When the match clock showed 68 minutes, the score became 1-1 when Sebastián Izquierdo sped through Cosa nostra Lyon's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Ahmid Lamouroux. 71 minutes into the game, Alex Lagarrigue recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Martín Izquierdo. Alex Lagarrigue showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sebastián Izquierdo in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ahmid Lamouroux saved Cosa nostra Lyon from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in Martin Palermo F.C.'s zone, Alex Lagarrigue stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Martín Izquierdo came out of the goal and Alex Lagarrigue tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Erwann Patrice came up free with the goalie in the 86th minute, the Cosa nostra Lyon fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Erwann Patrice couldn't finish the play. Martín Izquierdo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Erwann Patrice in the 87th minute of the match. The supporters of Cosa nostra Lyon booed when Martin Palermo F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Christian Izquierdo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Martin Palermo F.C.'s defense didn't have a chance, in the 94th minute, when Erwann Patrice scored to the left of an out of position Martín Izquierdo, making the score, 2-3. The Martin Palermo F.C. supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Cosa nostra Lyon's performance. The match ended with a win for Cosa nostra Lyon.