Friendly League

Patria Grande
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Herbie Sikalopoulos took the kick off in the first half of the match. After 3 played minutes AZURDUY F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Clemente Hunfredo. An unexpectedly hard shot by Muhammet Özenli in the 5th minute of play forced AZURDUY F.C.'s goalkeeper Generoso Bemabe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 6 minutes into the game, Arnoldo Curcio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. AZURDUY F.C.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Black Cloud FC the free kick. After 6 played minutes AZURDUY F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Arnoldo Curcio. In the 8th match minute, AZURDUY F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Clemente Hunfredo to maneuver through the defense. 11 minutes into the match, AZURDUY F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Herbie Sikalopoulos came free, but Generoso Bemabe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In a very dangerous position, a player in Black Cloud FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 13th minute. Penalty! AZURDUY F.C.'s Generoso Bemabe played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Herbie Sikalopoulos in the 27th minute of play. Generoso Bemabe made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Herbie Sikalopoulos in the 32nd minute of play. Balaban Orcaner made an important save on a dangerous shot by Arnoldo Curcio in the 40th minute. Başaran Kuvvet sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 43rd minute Adam Adamski collided with an opponent which caused him a fractured collar bone. When Clemente Hunfredo was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 43 minutes had been played. The supporters of Black Cloud FC booed when AZURDUY F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Clemente Hunfredo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Generoso Bemabe showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Herbie Sikalopoulos, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. After 47 played minutes Black Cloud FC got a freekick which was hit by Kutlay Yürükoğlu. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Alejo Weterio to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute, Başaran Kuvvet got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 53rd match minute, AZURDUY F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arnoldo Curcio to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Herbie Sikalopoulos in the 55th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Generoso Bemabe prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 57 minutes into the match, AZURDUY F.C.'s goalkeeper Generoso Bemabe had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Başaran Kuvvet. In the 68th minute, Başaran Kuvvet reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Generoso Bemabe. The goal made the score 1-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 78th minute, Herbie Sikalopoulos managed to get in a good position for a shot. Black Cloud FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Herbie Sikalopoulos was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Generoso Bemabe breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Black Cloud FC's Herbie Sikalopoulos, in the 85th minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Black Cloud FC. Başaran Kuvvet's late challenge caught a AZURDUY F.C.'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Başaran Kuvvet helped the player get up and apologised.