U23 League

Manuel Ferreira
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) In the 2nd match minute, Cusco FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jonas Muñana to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Larra Turrilla in the 5th minute of play forced Club Olimpia's goalkeeper Paulo Cabrera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 10 played minutes Cusco FC got a freekick which was hit by Jonas Muñana. 14 minutes into the match, Club Olimpia's goal looked a bit too open when Larra Turrilla came free, but Paulo Cabrera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cusco FC were awarded a corner in the 15th minute after Club Olimpia's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ismael Llantada took the corner. Jonas Muñana hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. Sam Mccartan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 22nd minute. Paulo Cabrera tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 29th minute, Fernando Cardozo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Club Olimpia's supporters rose to their feet, but Fernando Cardozo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Santos Peso breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Fernando Cardozo hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. Larra Turrilla charged in rather forcefully in the 45th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Larra Turrilla the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Fernando Cardozo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 48th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

A collision led to Cusco FC getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Jonas Muñana hit a great ball. Fernando Cardozo struck a weak shot in the 57th minute. Santos Peso didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Club Olimpia. 59 minutes into the match, Cusco FC's Elorri Uruñuela sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Paulo Cabrera narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Fernando Cardozo scored 2-0 in the 63rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Santos Peso, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After some careless play in the Cusco FC defense, Fernando Cardozo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Santos Peso. The Cusco FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Santos Peso should have stopped the shot. Alan Cano recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 71st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Alan Cano struck a weak shot in the 73rd minute. Santos Peso didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Club Olimpia. In the 75th match minute, Club Olimpia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lain Villela to maneuver through the defense. Larra Turrilla sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alan Cano in the 80th minute of play forced Cusco FC's goalkeeper Santos Peso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 81st match minute, Cusco FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Enetz Vede to maneuver through the defense. When Roberto Bueldi came up free with the goalie in the 84th minute, the Club Olimpia fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Roberto Bueldi couldn't finish the play. Lope Rugama hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. Larra Turrilla in the 88thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Paulo Cabrera, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Paulo Cabrera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elorri Uruñuela in the 90th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Larra Turrilla got free with Paulo Cabrera in the 94th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Club Olimpia were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Cusco FC for a fine match.