U23 League

El Monumental de Hdo
Spectators: 163 (Terracing: 123, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Sixto Baristo kicked off to start the match. Guillermo Barros Schelotto scored 0-1 in the 5th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Peyo Kaadekilde, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After 17 minutes Frontera AFC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Abel Madaleno who took care of the corner kick. It was a well-played corner which Inocencio Savion managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. Peyo Kaadekilde showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Toro Morales, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Inocencio Savion blasted a shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Loco Gatti having to make a save. After a rather tough play, La Banda del Tinto's Abel Madaleno got a free kick in the 30th minute. When Frontera AFC's Guillermo Barros Schelotto in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye La Banda del Tinto's goalie prevented a goal. In the 43rdth minute of the game Toro Morales who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but La Banda del Tinto's Peyo Kaadekilde was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. La Banda del Tinto's Sixto Baristo got a good chance for a goal in the 46th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Guillermo Barros Schelotto was the one to do the kick off. Frontera AFC were awarded a corner in the 53th minute after La Banda del Tinto's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ciro Playo took the corner. It was a well-played corner which Mariano Bitxintxo managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. After a rather tough play, Frontera AFC's Joel Enetz got a free kick in the 56th minute. The supporters of La Banda del Tinto booed when Frontera AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joel Enetz didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of La Banda del Tinto booed when Frontera AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joel Enetz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Loco Gatti made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Inocencio Savion in the 61st minute of play. 67 minutes into the game, Joel Enetz threw the ball into play from the sideline. La Banda del Tinto's Celedonio Bernebe quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. When Inocencio Savion fell near the penalty area in the 68th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored La Banda del Tinto's protests and gave Inocencio Savion a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, La Banda del Tinto's Inocencio Savion got a free kick in the 69th minute. Loco Gatti made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Romeo Berriotxoa in the 83rd minute of play. Romeo Berriotxoa spun around in front of the goal 83 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of Frontera AFC's goal. In the 85thth minute of the game Guillermo Barros Schelotto who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but La Banda del Tinto's Peyo Kaadekilde was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. If Toro Morales had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 94th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Frontera AFC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.