U23 League

El Potrero
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Adrian Transito took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 2nd minute of the game, Prospero Cordarrol landed unfortunately after trying to head the ball, and pulled a muscle in the back, so badly that he had to leave the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Edgardo Cordarin during the 2nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Habsburgo's Rodrigo Azubeli played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Moises Tuste in the 11th minute of play. In the 12th minute of the match Los Golosos got a corner. Habsburgo's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Alejo Frances ran over to the corner to take the kick. 14 minutes into the game, Marcial Abar cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Hernan Loramendi was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 19 minutes into the match, Los Golosos's goal looked a bit too open when Jacinto Eudoxio came free, but Hernan Loramendi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hernan Loramendi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edgardo Cordarin in the 20th minute of play. 22 minutes into the match, Los Golosos's Mariano Ibañez sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Rodrigo Azubeli narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Edgardo Cordarin might have been able to make a better finish in the 23rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Hernan Loramendi. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Edgardo Cordarin ran back to his position shaking his head. A hard shot 28 in the game by Adrian Transito from a close distance when the talented Rodrigo Azubeli managed to make a qualified save. Habsburgo's players were relieved. When Los Golosos's Adrian Transito in the 36th minute got a chance for a shot 36th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Habsburgo's goalie prevented a 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.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Enrique Henry to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 50th match minute, Los Golosos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Roberto Mouzo to maneuver through the defense. Hernan Loramendi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Marcial Abar in the 55th minute. After 61 minutes of play, Los Golosos's Adrian Transito made it 2-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Rodrigo Azubeli was left in no man's land by his defense there! 65 minutes into the match, Enrique Henry had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Hernan Loramendi. Los Golosos's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Enrique Henry was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-3. Rodrigo Azubeli showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Moises Tuste in the 73rd minute of the match. If Donato Cesaro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 75th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 76 played minutes Habsburgo got a freekick which was hit by Marcial Abar. 80 minutes into the match, Los Golosos's goalkeeper Hernan Loramendi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Genaro Ulizes. When Los Golosos's Adrian Transito in the 81st minute got a chance for a shot 81st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Habsburgo's goalie prevented a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Inocencio Demario during the 83rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Los Golosos getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Inocencio Demario hit a great ball. Hernan Loramendi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Genaro Ulizes in the 85th minute. In the 89th match minute, Los Golosos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alejo Frances to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Adrian Transito in the 95th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rodrigo Azubeli prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Habsburgo players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.