Friendly League

Pedro Bidegain
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) SAN LORENZO FC's Maximino Ofelio started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Stefan Söder made an important save on a dangerous shot by Bernardo Romeo in the 3rd minute. After a rather tough play, Westra Aros SK's Konrad Gustafsson got a free kick in the 3rd minute. In the 4th minute, Bernardo Romeo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. SAN LORENZO FC's Primitivo Salomone played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yngve Lindberg in the 6th minute of play. 9 minutes into the game, Kjell Jonsson cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Primitivo Salomone was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Stefan Söder made an important save on a dangerous shot by Bernardo Romeo in the 17th minute. In the 19th minute, Westra Aros SK's Uno Bjurström seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Uno Bjurström the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Westra Aros SK protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Uno Bjurström had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. After 19 played minutes Westra Aros SK got a freekick which was hit by Uno Bjurström. 20 minutes into the match, SAN LORENZO FC's Clodoveo Vellito broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Maximino Ofelio in the 22nd minute of play forced Westra Aros SK's goalkeeper Stefan Söder to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as SAN LORENZO FC's Maximino Ofelio slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Stefan Söder. That made the score 1-1 after 23 minutes of play. Primitivo Salomone made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Konrad Gustafsson in the 33rd minute of play. Joakim Adelsköld recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 38th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Gavino Fortun fell near the penalty area in the 40th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored SAN LORENZO FC's protests and gave Gavino Fortun a yellow card for diving instead. After 40 played minutes, Westra Aros SK's Kjell Jonsson shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Primitivo Salomone came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Westra Aros SK reached it. If Kjell Jonsson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 48th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Joakim Adelsköld to strike the kick off in the second half. Joakim Adelsköld recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 55th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Kjell Jonsson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Maximino Ofelio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 63rd minute, Bernardo Romeo made a precise shot to the right of Stefan Söder. Westra Aros SK's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. After a rather tough play, Westra Aros SK's Axel Linberg got a free kick in the 67th minute. Konrad Gustafsson struck a weak shot in the 72nd minute. Primitivo Salomone didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Westra Aros SK. Primitivo Salomone showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kjell Jonsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. After 75 minutes, Clodoveo Corderro mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the SAN LORENZO FC and the Westra Aros SK players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 75th minute, Clodoveo Corderro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of SAN LORENZO FC booed when Westra Aros SK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ola Askstedt didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gervasio Txartiko sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Westra Aros SK's Örjan Vallander got a free kick in the 86th minute. After a rather tough play, SAN LORENZO FC's Bernardo Romeo got a free kick in the 92nd minute. For all the effort they put into the match, the Westra Aros SK players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for SAN LORENZO FC.