League

Estadio Caroya
Spectators: 7115 (Terracing: 5361, Seating: 1644, VIP seats: 110) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Luisito Rivero made the kick off which started today's match. In the 5th minute of the match Nemesio Eguen shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Halil Usta showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. 15 minutes into the game, Nicklas Blom recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Halil Usta. Nicklas Blom showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. 19 minutes into the match, Cristo Eguen had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Amador Gaitan. Caroya AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Cristo Eguen was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. Candido Elazar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Caroya AFC's Horacio Erruki got a free kick in the 34th minute. In the 41st match minute, Caroya AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Radim Borkovec to maneuver through the defense. Lino Merexildo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Horacio Erruki hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match.

The wind increased when Candido Elazar made the kick off in the second half. MADAGASCAR were furious when Genaro Eliazar was red carded, 55 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. MADAGASCAR:s Halil Usta showed great skill when he stopped Radim Borkovec:s penalty. Halil Usta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nicklas Blom, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. Halil Usta showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nicklas Blom in the 65th minute of the match. 72 minutes into the game, Lino Merexildo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. MADAGASCAR's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Caroya AFC the free kick. In the 72nd minute, Lino Merexildo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nicklas Blom in the 74th minute of play forced MADAGASCAR's goalkeeper Halil Usta to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to MADAGASCAR getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Felix Ekialde hit a great ball. Radim Borkovec hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. When Horacio Erruki fell near the penalty area in the 80th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Caroya AFC's protests and gave Horacio Erruki a yellow card for diving instead. After 80 played minutes Caroya AFC got a freekick which was hit by Horacio Erruki. The supporters of Caroya AFC booed when MADAGASCAR was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lino Merexildo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Cristo Eguen struck a weak shot in the 86th minute. Amador Gaitan didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for MADAGASCAR. After a rather tough play, MADAGASCAR's Luisito Rivero got a free kick in the 88th minute. After recieving a nice pass, Caroya AFC's Nemesio Eguen tried to score from far away in the 88th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Cristo Eguen's late challenge caught a Caroya AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Cristo Eguen helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Caroya AFC booed when MADAGASCAR was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristo Eguen didn't get a good kick on the ball. 96 minutes into the match, Caroya AFC's goalkeeper Amador Gaitan had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lino Merexildo. Caroya AFC succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though MADAGASCAR had controlled the match.