Friendly League

THE RED MACHINE
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Attilio Casciano got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Attilio Casciano in the 4th minute of play forced Palermo's goalkeeper Alfredo Joey to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 6 minutes Palermo's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Miran Moco who took care of the corner kick. Miran Moco made a great header on Deportivo Luz y Fuerza's corner, it was just that Palermo's Alfredo Joey managed to reach the ball for a save. 8 minutes into the match, Miran Moco had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Alfredo Joey. Palermo's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Miran Moco was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Martin Leheren made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Santiago Mino in the 16th minute of play. When Deportivo Luz y Fuerza's Attilio Casciano in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Palermo's goalie prevented a goal. In the 24th minute, Carolo Rozarius reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Martin Leheren. The goal made the score 1-1. Alfredo Joey showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joel Artaldo in the 29th minute of the match. 31 minutes into the match, Deportivo Luz y Fuerza's goalkeeper Martin Leheren had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Carolo Rozarius. 32 minutes into the match, Palermo's goal looked a bit too open when Joel Artaldo came free, but Alfredo Joey reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience was convinced that Attilio Casciano's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Alfredo Joey was relentless in the 33rd minute of the game. Attilio Casciano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alfredo Joey having to interfere. 42 minutes into the game, Deportivo Luz y Fuerza's Attilio Casciano nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alfredo Joey made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Aquiles Eufemio hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. In the 48th minute of the match Miran Moco sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Alfredo Joey skillfully saved the ball. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Artaldo in the 58th minute of play forced Palermo's goalkeeper Alfredo Joey to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alfredo Joey took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Miran Moco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Leonel Ieltxu in the 71st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Martin Leheren prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the match clock showed 71 minutes, the score became 2-2 when Leonel Ieltxu sped through Deportivo Luz y Fuerza's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Martin Leheren. The supporters of Deportivo Luz y Fuerza booed when Palermo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Santiago Mino didn't get a good kick on the ball. Martin Leheren showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leonel Ieltxu, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Miran Moco recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 84th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Palermo's defense didn't have a chance, in the 87th minute, when Joel Artaldo scored to the left of an out of position Alfredo Joey, making the score, 2-4. Alfredo Joey showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joel Artaldo, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. Alfredo Joey made an important save on a dangerous shot by Miran Moco in the 93rd minute. Deportivo Luz y Fuerza's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.