Friendly League

Darcy Ribeiro
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Bjørn Ironside started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 5th minute, Serafín Berganza got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 7 minutes into the match, Clube Audax Metropolitano's Poul Stanković sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Keanu Reeves narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Keanu Reeves showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bjørn Ironside, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. Santo Lano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Serafín Berganza in the 20th minute of the match. 20 minutes into the game, Tabalongo AFC's Serafín Berganza nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Santo Lano made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. A hard shot 22 in the game by Bjørn Ironside from a close distance when the talented Keanu Reeves managed to make a qualified save. Tabalongo AFC's players were relieved. Bjørn Ironside recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 24th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ariel Bautista fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Santo Lano having to interfere. Poul Stanković's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Keanu Reeves read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 28th minute of play. Clube Audax Metropolitano's Claudinho Quadros was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Keanu Reeves in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Bjørn Ironsides short, quick shot in the 35thth minute got Keanu Reeves to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Santo Lano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Binjamin Ketelers in the 43rd minute of the match. Bjørn Ironside hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. The supporters of Tabalongo AFC booed when Clube Audax Metropolitano was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Poul Stanković didn't get a good kick on the ball. After the first half Tabalongo AFC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Binjamin Ketelers to make the kick off. With an all-out effort, Tabalongo AFC's Santo Lano threw himself towards the right post 52 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Binjamin Ketelers, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Serafín Berganza received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Santo Lano came out and tried to block the shot, but Serafín Berganza slotted it home off the left post making it 0-2 in the 54th minute. After a rather tough play, Tabalongo AFC's Ernesto Cueto got a free kick in the 58th minute. Betinho Tróia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 59th minute the ball was on its way in behind Tabalongo AFC's goalkeeper Keanu Reeves, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 64 minutes into the game, 齐誉希 was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Tabalongo AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Clube Audax Metropolitano the free kick. The supporters of Clube Audax Metropolitano booed when Tabalongo AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. 齐誉希 didn't get a good kick on the ball. Constancio Jaque hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. Clube Audax Metropolitano's Eriberto Netto was substituted for Poul Stanković. Clube Audax Metropolitano made a substitution. Bruno Aleixo replaced Claudinho Quadros. In the 69th minute, Eriberto Netto left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Clube Audax Metropolitano fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. Santo Lano made a fantastic save in the 72nd minute, when Tomo De la Fuente sent off a good shot on target. Binjamin Ketelers received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 72nd minute. Santo Lano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Santo Lano made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ariel Bautista in the 78th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Tabalongo AFC's zone, Pedro Prestes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Keanu Reeves came out of the goal and Pedro Prestes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Tabalongo AFC made a substitution. Marciano Asmussen replaced Serafín Berganza. Keanu Reeves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Betinho Tróia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Keanu Reeves showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eriberto Netto in the 92nd minute of the match. Keanu Reeves showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eriberto Netto in the 93rd minute of the match. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.