Prized/Friendly Cup

Hard Rock Scaloneta
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Santo Beturian started the match with the kick off. 3 minutes into the game, LA SCALONETA FC's Santo Beturian nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Bassam Al Hadad made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Froilan Salvino took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hamed Al Bloshi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 16th minute the ball was on its way in behind Saudi Pro Team City's goalkeeper Bassam Al Hadad, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 22nd minute, Younis Taqi ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Froilan Salvino was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. After some careless play in the LA SCALONETA FC defense, Younis Taqi kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Froilan Salvino. The LA SCALONETA FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Froilan Salvino should have stopped the shot. Saudi Pro Team City's Bassam Al Hadad proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 32nd minute of the match, managed to save Saudi Pro Team City from getting a goal against them. Froilan Salvino took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hamed Al Bloshi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nestor Salvino fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bassam Al Hadad having to interfere. A collision led to Saudi Pro Team City getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Sameer Al Enzi hit a great ball. 43 minutes into the match, Saudi Pro Team City's goalkeeper Bassam Al Hadad had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Santo Beturian. A collision led to Saudi Pro Team City getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Younis Taqi hit a great ball. After the first half Saudi Pro Team City were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Younis Taqi made the kick off in the second half. Froilan Salvino made an important save on a dangerous shot by Hamed Al Bloshi in the 52nd minute. Froilan Salvino made a fantastic save in the 57th minute, when Sharf Al Hindi sent off a good shot on target. After some careless play in the Saudi Pro Team City defense, Santo Beturian kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Bassam Al Hadad. The Saudi Pro Team City fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Bassam Al Hadad should have stopped the shot. Bassam Al Hadad took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Santo Beturian, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Saudi Pro Team City's zone, Carolo Ubelteso stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Bassam Al Hadad came out of the goal and Carolo Ubelteso tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After having played for 75 minutes, Santo Beturian managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. LA SCALONETA FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Santo Beturian was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 76th match minute, LA SCALONETA FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ladislao Nikola to maneuver through the defense. Santo Beturian received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Bassam Al Hadad tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 82 minutes into the match, LA SCALONETA FC's goalkeeper Froilan Salvino had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Hamed Al Bloshi. With a little luck, LA SCALONETA FC's Froilan Salvino got control of the ball when Hamed Al Bloshi tried to sneak it across the goal line. Sameer Al Enzi hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. The supporters of Saudi Pro Team City booed when LA SCALONETA FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Maximo Palos didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in LA SCALONETA FC's zone, Younis Taqi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Froilan Salvino came out of the goal and Younis Taqi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Santo Beturian fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bassam Al Hadad having to interfere. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.