U23 League

José Sand
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Augusto Atarratze started the match with the kick off. 4 minutes into the match, Acercate Y Patea de Lejos's Honorio Colas sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Roman Eliazar narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 7th minute, Augusto Atarratze left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The StarwarsNoAbandona9-12-18 fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Anier Tano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jaime Luken, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. Anier Tano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Augusto Atarratze in the 12th minute of the match. Anier Tano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Silvestre Gora in the 15th minute of the match. In the 17th minute, Gavino Sindo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in StarwarsNoAbandona9-12-18's zone, Honorio Colas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Roman Eliazar came out of the goal and Honorio Colas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 19 minutes into the match, Acercate Y Patea de Lejos's goal looked a bit too open when Jaime Luken came free, but Anier Tano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Augusto Atarratze had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jaime Luken fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Anier Tano having to interfere. Cayetano Gorbea kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. With a little luck, StarwarsNoAbandona9-12-18's Roman Eliazar got control of the ball when Honorio Colas tried to sneak it across the goal line. Maximino Haritz's late challenge caught a Acercate Y Patea de Lejos's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Maximino Haritz helped the player get up and apologised. After 39 played minutes StarwarsNoAbandona9-12-18 got a freekick which was hit by Maximino Haritz. After a defensive mix-up in StarwarsNoAbandona9-12-18's zone, Olexandr Zinchenko stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Roman Eliazar came out of the goal and Olexandr Zinchenko tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ambrosio Viviano during the 42nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of StarwarsNoAbandona9-12-18 booed when Acercate Y Patea de Lejos was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ambrosio Viviano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Roman Eliazar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Santo Ciceron, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. Augusto Atarratze fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Anier Tano having to interfere. The Acercate Y Patea de Lejos players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. StarwarsNoAbandona9-12-18 were winning 0-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Santo Ciceron to make the kick off. Augusto Atarratze could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 53rd minute of the match, but Anier Tano made a huge save. After a rather tough play, StarwarsNoAbandona9-12-18's Diego Santxol got a free kick in the 55th minute. Olexandr Zinchenko recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 55th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. With a little luck, Acercate Y Patea de Lejos's Anier Tano got control of the ball when Jaime Luken tried to sneak it across the goal line. Jaime Luken sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 67 minutes into the game, Clodoveo Abecia was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Acercate Y Patea de Lejos's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave StarwarsNoAbandona9-12-18 the free kick. In the 67th match minute, Acercate Y Patea de Lejos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Clodoveo Abecia to maneuver through the defense. Santo Ciceron recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 70th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Roman Eliazar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Honorio Colas in the 80th minute of play. 95 minutes into the game, Fabricio Duardo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Acercate Y Patea de Lejos's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave StarwarsNoAbandona9-12-18 the free kick. The Acercate Y Patea de Lejos fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. StarwarsNoAbandona9-12-18 were clearly better and deserved to take the win.