Friendly League

Titor Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when José Ramos kicked off to start the match. 3 minutes into the match, Oflador FC 2003's Jimeno Eutor sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Sergio Gutierrez narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 5thth minute of the game Jimeno Eutor who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s Sergio Gutierrez was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jimeno Eutor in the 5th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sergio Gutierrez prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 6th minute the ball was on its way in behind ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s goalkeeper Sergio Gutierrez, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 7th minute Oflador FC 2003 were awarded a corner. Jimeno Eutor went to the cornerflag to take it. ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s Sergio Gutierrez proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 12th minute of the match, managed to save ►Las Mercedes F.C◄ from getting a goal against them. 16 minutes into the game, José Ramos cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Anibal Galindo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 18th minute, Miguel Toledano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Sergio Gutierrez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Victoriano Cruz in the 19th minute of play. In the 26th minute the ball was on its way in behind ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s goalkeeper Sergio Gutierrez, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 30 minutes into the match, ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s goalkeeper Sergio Gutierrez had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jimeno Eutor. Sergio Gutierrez made a fantastic save in the 31st minute, when Jimeno Eutor sent off a good shot on target. In the 32nd minute of the match Oflador FC 2003 got a corner. ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Jimeno Eutor ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on Oflador FC 2003's corner Jimeno Eutor fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Sergio Gutierrez quite easily take care of the ball. Anibal Galindo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from José Ramos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 41 played minutes Oflador FC 2003 got a freekick which was hit by Rodrigo Argider. Sergio Gutierrez made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jimeno Eutor in the 45th minute. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Victoriano Cruz made a kick off. A collision led to ►Las Mercedes F.C◄ getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Zheko Kraychev hit a great ball. ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s Lambis Kostopoulos was substituted for Calito Garcia. After a rather tough play, Oflador FC 2003's Joaquin Rius got a free kick in the 62nd minute. A collision led to ►Las Mercedes F.C◄ getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Daniil Valakopoulos hit a great ball. The throw-in from Miguel Toledano in the 73rd minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Oflador FC 2003's Jaime Misael. After having played for 85 minutes, Diómedes Rodriguez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Diómedes Rodriguez was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s Diómedes Rodriguez got a good chance for a goal in the 87th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 88 minutes into the game, Miguel Toledano was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Oflador FC 2003 the free kick. Diómedes Rodriguez struck a weak shot in the 93rd minute. Anibal Galindo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ►Las Mercedes F.C◄. Diómedes Rodriguez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Anibal Galindo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Diómedes Rodriguez in the 95th minute of play.