U23 League

Silvano Tomé
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Juliane Alvarez kicked off to start the match. After some careless play in the Habsburgo defense, Juliane Alvarez kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Rodrigo Azubeli. The Habsburgo fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Rodrigo Azubeli should have stopped the shot. Rodrigo Azubeli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isidro Celio in the 6th minute of play. 9 minutes into the match, Habsburgo's goal looked a bit too open when Isidro Celio came free, but Rodrigo Azubeli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Clodoveo Baldovino charged in rather forcefully in the 10th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Clodoveo Baldovino the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Clodoveo Baldovino kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. Rodrigo Azubeli showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Blas Otsoa in the 11th minute of the match. In the 11th minute Blas Otsoa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rodrigo Azubeli saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 12th minute of the match Rodolfo Leizarraga shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Rodrigo Azubeli showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Juliane Alvarez took the ball and in the 16 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Rodrigo Azubeli. Rodrigo Azubeli dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. Rodrigo Azubeli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Juliane Alvarez, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. The supporters of Habsburgo booed when Fecha Libre was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Blas Otsoa didn't get a good kick on the ball. 30 minutes into the game, Luis Rio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Fecha Libre's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Habsburgo the free kick. A collision led to Fecha Libre getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Luis Rio hit a great ball. Rodrigo Azubeli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isidro Celio in the 32nd minute of play. A collision led to Fecha Libre getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Ovidio Iaki hit a great ball. Enrique Henry could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 44th minute of the match, but Sergio Romero made a huge save. After the first half Fecha Libre were leading 1-4. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

53 minutes into the match, Habsburgo's goalkeeper Rodrigo Azubeli had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Juliane Alvarez. 59 minutes into the game, Juliane Alvarez was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Fecha Libre's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Habsburgo the free kick. Rodrigo Azubeli made an important save on a dangerous shot by Isidro Celio in the 62nd minute. With his leg Rodrigo Azubeli managed to avoid a goal in the 63rdth minute, when Fecha Libre's Juliane Alvarez fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. After some careless play in the Habsburgo defense, Juliane Alvarez kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Rodrigo Azubeli. The Habsburgo fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Rodrigo Azubeli should have stopped the shot. With a little luck, Habsburgo's Rodrigo Azubeli got control of the ball when Isidro Celio tried to sneak it across the goal line. Sergio Romero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcial Abar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 81 minutes into the game, Edgardo Cordarin was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Habsburgo's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Fecha Libre the free kick. After 81 played minutes Habsburgo got a freekick which was hit by Edgardo Cordarin. The crowd rose to their feet as Ale Garna kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Rodrigo Azubeli. That made the score 2-6 in the 87 minute of play. 89 minutes into the game, Blas Otsoa recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Rodrigo Azubeli. Blas Otsoa showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-7. Juliane Alvarez received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Rodrigo Azubeli came out and tried to block the shot, but Juliane Alvarez slotted it home off the left post making it 2-8 in the 94th minute. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Fecha Libre had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.