U21 League

Mauricio Pirro
Spectators: 147 (Terracing: 111, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) Christian Lekubegi made the kick off and thus started the match. The supporters of Blackened booed when Unidad de Matanza was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Delmar Berenguer didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 3rd match minute, Unidad de Matanza was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amadeo Walme to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 4 minutes, Eloy Aznaro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Blackened's supporters crossed their fingers, but Eloy Aznaro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 6 minutes into the match, Blackened's goal looked a bit too open when Delmar Berenguer came free, but Guido Weather reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 7th minute, Ildefonso Vistruario hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 9thth minute of the game Christian Lekubegi who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Blackened's Guido Weather was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 13th minute of the match Unidad de Matanza got a corner. Blackened's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Delmar Berenguer ran over to the corner to take the kick. Guido Weather took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christian Lekubegi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Christian Lekubegi in the 19th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Guido Weather prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Leonel Baladi hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. In the 29th minute, Blackened's Antonio Herrera dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. In the 35th minute Christian Lekubegi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Guido Weather saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Guido Weather took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christian Lekubegi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Christian Lekubegi in the 40th minute of play forced Blackened's goalkeeper Guido Weather to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 42 minutes into the game, Santos Borre cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Guido Weather was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 46 played minutes Unidad de Matanza got a freekick which was hit by Amadeo Walme. Eloy Aznaro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 46th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Damian Rafel made a kick off. In the 56th match minute, Unidad de Matanza was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Benigno Loren to maneuver through the defense. After 57 played minutes, Blackened's Artemio Esdras shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Gregorio Garikoitz 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 Blackened reached it. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Christian Lekubegi in the 58th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Guido Weather prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 63rd minute, Marcelo Pello hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gregorio Garikoitz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Damian Rafel in the 68th minute of play. When Blackened's Damian Rafel in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Unidad de Matanza's goalie prevented a goal. After some careless play in the Blackened defense, Christian Lekubegi kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Guido Weather. The Blackened fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Guido Weather should have stopped the shot. Ildefonso Vistruario kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. Delmar Berenguer took the ball and in the 75 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Guido Weather. Guido Weather 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Christian Lekubegi in the 81st minute of play forced Blackened's goalkeeper Guido Weather to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Unidad de Matanza's Christian Lekubegi was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 83rd play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Guido Weather came out of the goal in the 87th minute to try and stop a shot by Unidad de Matanza's Delmar Berenguer. But to his dismay, Delmar Berenguer quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-5. Christian Lekubegi's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 90thth minute, Guido Weather skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After some careless play in the Blackened defense, Delmar Berenguer kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Guido Weather. The Blackened fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Guido Weather should have stopped the shot. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Unidad de Matanza had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.