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Match Report
Ibarlucea
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000,
Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Danilo Estevez took the kick off in the first half of the match. Danilo Estevez might have been able to make a better finish in the 3rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Elpidio Etxepare. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Danilo Estevez ran back to his position shaking his head. The supporters of Ibarlucea booed when Darkness FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Danilo Estevez didn't get a good kick on the ball. Americo Maule struck a weak shot in the 12th minute. Anacleto Llorian didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ibarlucea. When Darkness FC's Danilo Estevez in 18 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Elpidio Etxepare guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. In the 20thth minute of the game Maximino Noé who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Ibarlucea's Elpidio Etxepare was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cipriano Brion in the 22nd minute of play forced Ibarlucea's goalkeeper Elpidio Etxepare to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cipriano Brion's late challenge caught a Ibarlucea's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Cipriano Brion helped the player get up and apologised. Cipriano Brion hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. When Ibarlucea's Americo Maule in the 31st minute got a chance for a shot 31st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Darkness FC's goalie prevented a goal. The Ibarlucea fans' excitement grew in the 33rd match minute when Ibarlucea's Americo Maule looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Maximino Noé took the ball and in the 42 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Elpidio Etxepare. Elpidio Etxepare dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. 47 minutes into the match, Darkness FC's goalkeeper Anacleto Llorian had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Americo Maule.
Danilo Estevez took the ball and in the 53 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Elpidio Etxepare. Elpidio Etxepare dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-3. Darkness FC's Anacleto Llorian played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Americo Maule in the 57th minute of play. Elpidio Etxepare showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Maximino Noé in the 60th minute of the match. Danilo Estevez came free with the goalkeeper in the 63rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Elpidio Etxepare could save by the left post. Darkness FC made a substitution. Gaspar Dominguez replaced Luisito Vergaray. 69 minutes into the game, Isaias Ermano was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Darkness FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ibarlucea the free kick. A collision led to Darkness FC getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Isaias Ermano hit a great ball. After 71 played minutes Ibarlucea got a freekick which was hit by Gaspar Castel. A hard shot 72 in the game by Danilo Estevez from a close distance when the talented Elpidio Etxepare managed to make a qualified save. Ibarlucea's players were relieved. Samuel Etoo hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. When Adan Bemabe fell near the penalty area in the 78th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Darkness FC's protests and gave Adan Bemabe a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Ibarlucea booed when Darkness FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adan Bemabe didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Danilo Estevez got free with Elpidio Etxepare in the 80th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Gaspar Castel kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Cipriano Brion could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 85th minute of the match, but Elpidio Etxepare made a huge save. Ibarlucea's Elpidio Etxepare proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 86th minute of the match, managed to save Ibarlucea from getting a goal against them. In the 89thth minute of the game Americo Maule who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Darkness FC's Anacleto Llorian was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Darkness FC played a much better game than Ibarlucea and deserved their victory. The Ibarlucea players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.
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