League

Estadio Erize
Spectators: 7274 (Terracing: 5457, Seating: 1673, VIP seats: 144) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Raul Weterio took the kick off in the first half of the match. If Gilberto Abancens had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ezequiel Ciceron received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 14th minute. Rafael Bartoleme tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gilberto Abancens struck a weak shot in the 17th minute. Rafael Bartoleme didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Zurditos FC. In the 30th match minute, Leitium FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Raul Weterio to maneuver through the defense. Leitium FC's Rafael Bartoleme played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gilberto Abancens in the 37th minute of play. Rafael Bartoleme showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gilberto Abancens, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. If Ezequiel Ciceron had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After the first half Zurditos FC were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gilberto Abancens made a kick off. Ian Kilstedt showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Raul Weterio in the 55th minute of the match. Gilberto Abancens received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Rafael Bartoleme tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gilberto Abancens in the 60th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rafael Bartoleme saved Leitium FC from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in Leitium FC's zone, Gilberto Abancens stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rafael Bartoleme came out of the goal and Gilberto Abancens tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 74 minutes into the match, Leitium FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gilberto Abancens came free, but Rafael Bartoleme reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ezequiel Ciceron received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Rafael Bartoleme tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Rafael Bartoleme showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gilberto Abancens, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. In the 79th of the match, Gilberto Abancens tried to place the ball in the upper right corner, but Rafael Bartoleme got in the way and made a wonderful save. Ezequiel Ciceron could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 80th minute of the match, but Rafael Bartoleme made a huge save. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Candido Fanuco during the 80th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Candido Fanuco kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. In the 82nd minute of the match, Ezequiel Ciceron got a very nice opportunity to score, but Rafael Bartoleme was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Ian Kilstedt took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Raul Weterio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zurditos FC's Ezequiel Ciceron got a good chance for a goal in the 87th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ezequiel Ciceron got free with Rafael Bartoleme in the 89th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 90th minute, Gilberto Abancens 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. Gilberto Abancens fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rafael Bartoleme having to interfere. Zurditos FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.