Friendly League

Cementerio Elefantes
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when James Batistuta took the kick off in the first half of the match. 4 minutes into the match, James Batistuta notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of SABALEPLUS's Santiago Toli. Santiago Toli was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 8 minutes had been played when some careless play by A4p FC Gad's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Olimpiu Mustea was slow to take the kick. During this time SABALEPLUS's players had a chance to rest. It was a well-played corner which Máximo Kirchner managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. Glenn Fyfe made a fantastic save in the 12th minute, when M. Andik Cabañas sent off a good shot on target. Santiago Toli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from James Batistuta, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Löfgren in the 15th minute of play forced SABALEPLUS's goalkeeper Santiago Toli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to SABALEPLUS getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Máximo Kirchner hit a great ball. In the 20th minute Dumitru Purcărete shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Santiago Toli saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 21 minutes had been played when some careless play by SABALEPLUS's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Marcin Pachucki was slow to take the kick. During this time A4p FC Gad's players had a chance to rest. Iulian Berceanu was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Santiago Toli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from King Scorpio in the 29th minute of play. Santiago Toli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Amador Martxel in the 30th minute of play. In the 35th minute Daniel Löfgren shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Santiago Toli saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When A4p FC Gad's James Batistuta in the 37th minute got a chance for a shot 37th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SABALEPLUS's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by James Batistuta in the 40th minute of play forced SABALEPLUS's goalkeeper Santiago Toli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers James Batistuta in the 40th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Santiago Toli saved SABALEPLUS from getting behind. 44 minutes into the match, SABALEPLUS's goal looked a bit too open when James Batistuta came free, but Santiago Toli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Alonzo Urbasa to strike the kick off in the second half. After having played for 51 minutes, Alonzo Urbasa managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. SABALEPLUS's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alonzo Urbasa was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Alonzo Urbasa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Glenn Fyfe tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. James Batistuta fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Santiago Toli having to interfere. Santiago Toli acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 59th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Iulian Berceanu. A hard shot 62 in the game by James Batistuta from a close distance when the talented Santiago Toli managed to make a qualified save. SABALEPLUS's players were relieved. Santiago Toli made a fantastic save in the 64th minute, when Dumitru Purcărete sent off a good shot on target. James Batistuta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A4p FC Gad's Erasmo Damião was substituted for Amador Martxel. A4p FC Gad made a substitution. Flavius Cândroveanu replaced Daniel Löfgren. SABALEPLUS's Santiago Toli proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 70th minute of the match, managed to save SABALEPLUS from getting a goal against them. Glenn Fyfe made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alonzo Urbasa in the 74th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by King Scorpio in the 75th minute of play forced SABALEPLUS's goalkeeper Santiago Toli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Gică Busuioc's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Santiago Toli was relentless in the 80th minute of the game. In the 82nd minute A4p FC Gad were awarded a corner. Marcin Pachucki went to the cornerflag to take it. Santiago Toli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gică Busuioc, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. Santiago Toli made a fantastic save in the 94th minute, when Gică Busuioc sent off a good shot on target.