Friendly League

ESTADIO LIBERTADORES
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Uriel Etxekopar took the kick off in the first half of the match. 3 minutes into the game, DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's Ahmed Sapp nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Maximino Aznaro made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Drew Tobin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Higinio Lordi in the 9th minute of the match. 12 minutes into the match, DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's goal looked a bit too open when Manuel Oto came free, but Drew Tobin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Drew Tobin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Higinio Lordi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 14 minutes, Uriel Etxekopar made it 1-1 with a short kick to the right side. DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's Drew Tobin tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Drew Tobin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Evaristo Ado in the 17th minute of the match. In the 19th minute Higinio Lordi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Drew Tobin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 29 minutes, Maurice Yoshioka mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO and the Amboy FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Maurice Yoshioka kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. Drew Tobin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Uriel Etxekopar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO booed when Amboy FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Americo Xabat didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 36 minutes of play, Amboy FC's Manuel Oto made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Drew Tobin was left in no man's land by his defense there! Uriel Etxekopar scored 1-3 in the 41st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Drew Tobin, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 45th match minute, DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jermaine Kenney to maneuver through the defense. Americo Xabat, 46 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. After 47 minutes of play DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's Maurice Yoshioka was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. A collision led to DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO getting a freekick after 48 minutes play. Maurice Yoshioka hit a great ball. In the 49th minute of the match Americo Xabat shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Drew Tobin showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After the first half Amboy FC were leading 1-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ahmed Sapp was the one to do the kick off. 53 minutes into the match, DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's goalkeeper Drew Tobin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Americo Xabat. An unexpectedly hard shot by Manuel Oto in the 55th minute of play forced DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's goalkeeper Drew Tobin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Drew Tobin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luisito Txanton, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 59 minutes of play, Amboy FC's Uriel Etxekopar made it 1-4 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Drew Tobin was left in no man's land by his defense there! DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO's Drew Tobin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Evaristo Ado in the 62nd minute of play. A collision led to DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Jermaine Kenney hit a great ball. Americo Xabat's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Drew Tobin read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 64th minute of play. 70 minutes into the game, Ahmed Sapp cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-4. Maximino Aznaro was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Jermaine Kenney lost his temper 88 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. In a very dangerous position, a player in DIABLO ROJO CALIFORNIANO fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 88th minute. Penalty! In the 91st minute there was a penalty for Amboy FC. Americo Xabat stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Drew Tobin. 2-5. Uriel Etxekopar could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 95th minute of the match, but Drew Tobin made a huge save. 99 minutes into the match, Amboy FC's goal looked a bit too open when Pascal Lutz came free, but Maximino Aznaro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Amboy FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.