Friendly League

Estádio Roceira
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Michel Haaland took the kick off in the first half of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Christian Almkvist in the 5th minute of play forced Roceira SC's goalkeeper Marcell Barovero to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 6th minute, Saul Roman hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Roceira SC's Hulk Speed got a good chance for a goal in the 11th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Gervasio Diagur had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 16th minute the ball was on its way in behind Roceira SC's goalkeeper Marcell Barovero, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 18 minutes into the match, C.Atl.Torre Monreal 07's goalkeeper Giorgio March had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ksawery Winnicki. When Roceira SC's Aílton Damião in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye C.Atl.Torre Monreal 07's goalie prevented a goal. 24 minutes into the match, C.Atl.Torre Monreal 07's Christian Almkvist sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Marcell Barovero narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 28th minute, Montay Pena hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 29th minute of the match Michel Haaland shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Giorgio March showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice moves Michel Haaland could shoot a difficult shot in the 32nd minute, which Giorgio March however easily saved by the left post. Válbson Moraes hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. In the 35th minute Hulk Speed shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Giorgio March saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Santiago Nafría during the 40th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Santiago Nafría hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Christian Almkvist to strike the kick off in the second half. Christian Almkvists short, quick shot in the 51stth minute got Marcell Barovero to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Marcell Barovero stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Christian Almkvist's shot from short distance in the 56th minute. 62 minutes into the match, Christian Almkvist had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Marcell Barovero. Roceira SC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Christian Almkvist was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. C.Atl.Torre Monreal 07 made a substitution. Alvar Llinares replaced Yuto Nagatomo. Christian Almkvist took the ball and in the 68 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Marcell Barovero. Marcell Barovero dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. C.Atl.Torre Monreal 07's Alessandro Del Piero was substituted for Christian Almkvist. C.Atl.Torre Monreal 07's Pol Petton was substituted for Shi Peng Jian. In the 73rd minute, Valeriu Oneț hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 76th minute the ball was on its way in behind Roceira SC's goalkeeper Marcell Barovero, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 77 minutes had been played when some careless play by Roceira SC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Saul Roman was slow to take the kick. During this time C.Atl.Torre Monreal 07's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Saul Roman almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Roceira SC's Marcell Barovero did a great save. Alessandro Del Piero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 80th minute Alessandro Del Piero shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcell Barovero saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alessandro Del Piero in the 86th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marcell Barovero saved Roceira SC from getting behind. A collision led to C.Atl.Torre Monreal 07 getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Saul Roman hit a great ball. Alessandro Del Piero did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 0-3 to the left of a surprised Marcell Barovero 95 minutes into the match. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. C.Atl.Torre Monreal 07 had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.