Friendly League

Ángel Labruna
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ruben Dolfo took the kick off in the first half of the match. 2 minutes into the game, Tomas Juvenal was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Simbo FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave La Gallardeta the free kick. A collision led to Simbo FC getting a freekick after 2 minutes play. Tomas Juvenal hit a great ball. In the 6th match minute, La Gallardeta was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ruben Dolfo to maneuver through the defense. Marcelo Bikendi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Victoriano Banegas, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. After 8 minutes, Mauricio Jurdan mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Simbo FC and the La Gallardeta players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 8th match minute, Simbo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mauricio Jurdan to maneuver through the defense. 12 minutes into the match, La Gallardeta's goal looked a bit too open when Victoriano Banegas came free, but Marcelo Bikendi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Victoriano Banegas spun around in front of the goal 12 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of La Gallardeta's goal. Jonas Brion took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paulo Romelio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marcelo Bikendi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Juvenal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jonas Brion showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Paulo Romelio, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. Severiano Bonifaco's late challenge caught a La Gallardeta's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Severiano Bonifaco helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Simbo FC's Severiano Bonifaco got a free kick in the 25th minute. In the 29th match minute, Simbo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gaudencio Dubardo to maneuver through the defense. The long shot by Modesto Teodor in the 30th minute really tested Jonas Brion's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. 33 minutes into the game, Ruben Dolfo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Jonas Brion was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Rodolfo Goito might have been able to make a better finish in the 36th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Jonas Brion. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Rodolfo Goito ran back to his position shaking his head. If Tomas Juvenal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Marcelo Bikendi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tomas Juvenal, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. La Gallardeta's Marcelo Bikendi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Victoriano Banegas in the 41st minute of play. Ruben Dolfo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 43rd minute of the match, but Jonas Brion made a huge save.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Victoriano Banegas made a kick off. Marcelo Bikendi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anier Guipuzkoa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 57th minute Rodolfo Goito shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jonas Brion saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When La Gallardeta's Rodolfo Goito in the 61st minute got a chance for a shot 61st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Simbo FC's goalie prevented a goal. Domingo Dino hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. Domingo Dino hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. The audience was convinced that Paulo Romelio's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Jonas Brion was relentless in the 65th minute of the game. After a rather tough play, La Gallardeta's Bonifacio Padro got a free kick in the 69th minute. After a defensive mix-up in La Gallardeta's zone, Tiburcio Enetz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marcelo Bikendi came out of the goal and Tiburcio Enetz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Jonas Brion stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ruben Dolfo's shot from short distance in the 72nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Paulo Romelio in the 74th minute of play forced Simbo FC's goalkeeper Jonas Brion to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 81 minutes, Rodolfo Goito managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. La Gallardeta's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rodolfo Goito was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jonas Brion took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ruben Dolfo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Orlando Hori kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. Simbo FC's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.