Friendly League

JUVENTUS STADIUM
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Esmeralda AFC's Andrew Dalli started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Firmo Cerda took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andrew Dalli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 5th minute, Alessandro Del Piero hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Dan Van Caels could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 7th minute of the match, but Jorge Armani made a huge save. Firmo Cerda made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zülfü Sungur in the 9th minute of play. JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's Firmo Cerda played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andrew Dalli in the 12th minute of play. In the 15th match minute, Esmeralda AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cecilio Otsando to maneuver through the defense. In the 16th minute of the match Ivon Trullols shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Jorge Armani showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Andrew Dalli's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Firmo Cerda read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 21st minute of play. Jorge Armani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Costin Moscu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's Firmo Cerda played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eloy Calvino in the 24th minute of play. 25 minutes into the match, JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's goal looked a bit too open when David Banegas came free, but Firmo Cerda reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Esmeralda AFC's David Banegas in the 26th minute got a chance for a shot 26th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's goalie prevented a goal. When the match had gone on for 30 minutes, Andrew Dalli put it in 1-1 from a short distance just to the right of Firmo Cerda. Firmo Cerda took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from David Banegas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Esmeralda AFC's Jorge Armani got control of the ball when Dan Van Caels tried to sneak it across the goal line. Alessandro Del Piero struck a weak shot in the 40th minute. Jorge Armani didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC. With a little luck, Esmeralda AFC's Jorge Armani got control of the ball when Dan Van Caels tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zülfü Sungur in the 44th minute of play forced JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's goalkeeper Firmo Cerda to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Andrew Dalli in the 46th minute of play forced JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's goalkeeper Firmo Cerda to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Andrew Dalli in the 47th minute of play forced JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's goalkeeper Firmo Cerda to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Dan Van Caels was the one to do the kick off. In the 51st match minute, JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tono Baizan to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's Firmo Cerda got control of the ball when Zülfü Sungur tried to sneak it across the goal line. Jorge Armani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dan Van Caels in the 58th minute of the match. 63 minutes into the match, JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's Dan Van Caels sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jorge Armani narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 65 minutes into the match, Esmeralda AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Alessandro Del Piero came free, but Jorge Armani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's David Trezeguet was substituted for Alessandro Del Piero. JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC were awarded a corner in the 68th minute after Esmeralda AFC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ivon Trullols took the corner. The corner ended in Costin Moscu almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Esmeralda AFC's Jorge Armani did a great save. 74 minutes into the game, Eloy Calvino was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Esmeralda AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC the free kick. In the 75th match minute, Esmeralda AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eloy Calvino to maneuver through the defense. Esmeralda AFC's Nicasio Fonda was substituted for David Banegas. 79 minutes into the match, JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's goal looked a bit too open when Niceto Matxin came free, but Firmo Cerda reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 82 minutes into the game, Aquilino Quinten was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Esmeralda AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC the free kick. Aquilino Quinten hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's Angel Angosto was substituted for Christian Castrejana. Aquilino Quinten kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dan Van Caels in the 84th minute of play forced Esmeralda AFC's goalkeeper Jorge Armani to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Zülfü Sungur could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 86th minute of the match, but Firmo Cerda made a huge save. With a little luck, JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's Firmo Cerda got control of the ball when Zülfü Sungur tried to sneak it across the goal line. JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's Firmo Cerda played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eloy Calvino in the 89th minute of play. Jorge Armani showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dan Van Caels, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. When Zülfü Sungur came up free with the goalie in the 93rd minute, the Esmeralda AFC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Zülfü Sungur couldn't finish the play. The Esmeralda AFC players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC from taking control. The game ends in a draw.