U23 League

Alonzo Blanco Stade
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Apolo Munio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Damaso Sotil, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. 7 minutes into the match, Club Deportivo Álvarez's goal looked a bit too open when Damaso Sotil came free, but Apolo Munio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Apolo Munio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Teodoro Edur, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 15th minute, Osvaldo Oihan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Teodoro Edur in the 16th minute of play forced Club Deportivo Álvarez's goalkeeper Apolo Munio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 17 minutes, Benjamin Leheren mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Las Palmas and the Club Deportivo Álvarez players grew even worse after the yellow card. Benjamin Leheren kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. If Ildefonso Fix had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 18th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 20 minutes of play, Las Palmas's Elias Hug made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Apolo Munio was left in no man's land by his defense there! Las Palmas's Efrain Veremundo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Modesto Ricart in the 24th minute of play. After 25 played minutes Club Deportivo Álvarez got a freekick which was hit by Modesto Ricart. In the 26th minute of the match Primitivo Dolfos sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Apolo Munio skillfully saved the ball. Las Palmas's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Modesto Ricart 30 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-1. Apolo Munio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elias Hug in the 32nd minute of the match. After 35 played minutes Las Palmas got a freekick which was hit by Teodoro Edur. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jimeno Feo got free with Efrain Veremundo in the 37th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After some fancy dribbling in the 40th minute, Modesto Ricart managed to get in a good position for a shot. Club Deportivo Álvarez's supporters rose to their feet, but Modesto Ricart was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Efrain Veremundo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Primitivo Dolfos struck a weak shot in the 45th minute. Apolo Munio didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Las Palmas.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Juan Hvalica to make the kick off. Efrain Veremundo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Juan Hvalica, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Club Deportivo Álvarez's Apolo Munio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Teodoro Edur in the 55th minute of play. Apolo Munio made an important save on a dangerous shot by Benjamin Leheren in the 56th minute. After 58 played minutes Las Palmas got a freekick which was hit by Primitivo Dolfos. After 58 played minutes Modesto Ricart shot from long distance. At first the shot seemed to be simple for Las Palmas's Efrain Veremundo to catch but Modesto Ricart was lucky. It became 2-2 after the goalkeeper had been careless and dropped the ball into goal. After a rather tough play, Club Deportivo Álvarez's Juan Hvalica got a free kick in the 63rd minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Juan Hvalica in the 66th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Efrain Veremundo saved Las Palmas from getting behind. The supporters of Las Palmas booed when Club Deportivo Álvarez was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Modesto Ricart didn't get a good kick on the ball. Apolo Munio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Damaso Sotil, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. In the 69th minute, Cayetano Valerio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 70th minute of the match Modesto Ricart sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Efrain Veremundo skillfully saved the ball. When Natalio Gomez fell near the penalty area in the 73rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Las Palmas's protests and gave Natalio Gomez a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Las Palmas's Natalio Gomez got a free kick in the 73rd minute. After a defensive mix-up in Las Palmas's zone, Modesto Ricart stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Efrain Veremundo came out of the goal and Modesto Ricart tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 77 minutes into the match, Club Deportivo Álvarez's goal looked a bit too open when Teodoro Edur came free, but Apolo Munio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Juan Hvalica kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. In the 84th minute Elias Hug shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Apolo Munio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Club Deportivo Álvarez made a substitution. Rosendo Soter replaced Teo Valente. Efrain Veremundo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Juan Hvalica, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Club Deportivo Álvarez were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Las Palmas for a fine match.