Prized/Friendly Cup

Alberto J. Armando
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Golden Dragón F.C were awarded a corner in the 4th minute after Franja Dorada's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Fernandez Vizcarreto took the corner. A well-hit corner resulted in Domingos Iliana heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Valentin Licerio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alan Petersen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hilario Pesquera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Igor Tartalo in the 10th minute of play. After 11 played minutes Franja Dorada got a freekick which was hit by Mevlüt Vurgun. Valentin Licerio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dario Betzanos, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dario Betzanos in the 16th minute of play forced Franja Dorada's goalkeeper Valentin Licerio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 24th minute Igor Tartalo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hilario Pesquera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 25 minutes into the match, Golden Dragón F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Igor Tartalo came free, but Hilario Pesquera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hilario Pesquera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Silverio Jacob, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match had gone on for 32 minutes, Dario Betzanos put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of Valentin Licerio. Valentin Licerio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dario Betzanos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 37th minute Golden Dragón F.C were awarded a corner. Fernandez Vizcarreto went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Fernandez Vizcarreto almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Franja Dorada's Valentin Licerio did a great save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Igor Tartalo in the 43rd minute of play forced Golden Dragón F.C's goalkeeper Hilario Pesquera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 46th minute Silverio Jacob shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hilario Pesquera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 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.

The wind increased when Dario Betzanos made the kick off in the second half. Emre Bolat's late challenge caught a Franja Dorada's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Emre Bolat helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Franja Dorada getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Tadeusz Mroczynski hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Franja Dorada's Benigno Rito got a free kick in the 64th minute. 68 minutes into the game, Benigno Rito threw the ball into play from the sideline. Golden Dragón F.C's Alan Petersen quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Valentin Licerio stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Dario Betzanos's shot from short distance in the 68th minute. The supporters of Golden Dragón F.C booed when Franja Dorada was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Igor Tartalo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Golden Dragón F.C's Tadeo Olmedilla was substituted for Dario Betzanos. Igor Tartalo kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Franja Dorada's Benigno Rito got a free kick in the 73rd minute. Tadeo Olmedilla in the 76thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Valentin Licerio, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Tadeo Olmedilla blasted a shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Valentin Licerio having to make a save. With a little luck, Franja Dorada's Valentin Licerio got control of the ball when Tadeo Olmedilla tried to sneak it across the goal line. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Golden Dragón F.C eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.