League

MONUMENTAL
Spectators: 7231 (Terracing: 5425, Seating: 1663, VIP seats: 143) Constanza FC's Sergio Henrico 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. In the 5thth minute of the game Juan Naelio who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Constanza FC's Marciano Beat was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Hilario Venceslao took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sergio Henrico, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 12 minutes into the match, Arnoldo Javiero had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Hilario Venceslao. Maxibe's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Arnoldo Javiero was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. After 17 played minutes Constanza FC got a freekick which was hit by Nestor Astigar. Maxibe's Jacinto Garaona couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 17th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Constanza FC. Eustaquio Gaueko took the ball and in the 19 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Marciano Beat. Marciano Beat dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. After 23 played minutes, Constanza FC's Guaberto Chico shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Hilario Venceslao came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Constanza FC reached it. In the 23rd minute, Emilio Sotero hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Eustaquio Gaueko's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marciano Beat read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 26th minute of play. Juan Naelio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marciano Beat having to interfere. Juan Naelio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marciano Beat read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 35th minute of play. After 36 played minutes Constanza FC got a freekick which was hit by Fabian Heriberto. The supporters of Maxibe booed when Constanza FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fabian Heriberto didn't get a good kick on the ball. Marciano Beat made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eustaquio Gaueko in the 39th minute of play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Juan Naelio made a kick off. If Fabian Heriberto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 51st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Maxibe's zone, Arnoldo Javiero stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hilario Venceslao came out of the goal and Arnoldo Javiero tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Eustaquio Gaueko's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marciano Beat read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 60th minute of play. 65 minutes into the game, Maxibe's Eustaquio Gaueko nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marciano Beat made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sergio Henrico in the 74th minute of play forced Maxibe's goalkeeper Hilario Venceslao to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Constanza FC's Guaberto Chico got a free kick in the 75th minute. Jacinto Garaona missed a clear chance of a goal when in the 77 minute of the game fired away a shot, but unfortunally the ball went out to the Marciano Beat right hand side. The supporters of Constanza FC booed when Maxibe was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lorenzo Selmo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sergio Henrico recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 86th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 88th minute Sergio Henrico shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hilario Venceslao saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Eustaquio Gaueko recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 92nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 95 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Constanza FC! The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Maxibe walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.