Friendly League

LA BOMBONERA
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Alfredo Fero kicked off to start the match. Palermo's defense didn't have a chance, in the 11th minute, when Evaristo Belmiro scored to the left of an out of position Enrique Lekubegi, making the score, 1-0. Enrique Lekubegi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Julian Berriotxoa in the 15th minute. the xeneise dream team's Esteve Ignado got a good chance for a goal in the 18th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Esteve Ignado in the 20th minute of play forced Palermo's goalkeeper Enrique Lekubegi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Lisandro Argi kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 23rd minute, Evaristo Belmiro managed to get in a good position for a shot. the xeneise dream team's supporters rose to their feet, but Evaristo Belmiro was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Enrique Lekubegi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Enrique Lekubegi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Esteve Ignado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Prospero Rubio scored 1-1 in the 28th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Cayetano Perutxo, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. If Alfredo Fero had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 31st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Enrique Lekubegi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Julian Berriotxoa in the 33rd minute. Enrique Lekubegi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Julian Berriotxoa in the 34th minute of the match. Enrique Lekubegi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ruben Gervaso, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 46th minute the ball was on its way in behind the xeneise dream team's goalkeeper Cayetano Perutxo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. A collision led to Palermo getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Dionisio Oton hit a great ball. Enrique Lekubegi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Evaristo Belmiro in the 48th minute of play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Julian Berriotxoa was the one to do the kick off. In the 54th minute, Evaristo Belmiro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in the xeneise dream team's zone, Prospero Rubio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cayetano Perutxo came out of the goal and Prospero Rubio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 67 minutes into the game, Evaristo Belmiro was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. the xeneise dream team's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Palermo the free kick. After a rather tough play, the xeneise dream team's Evaristo Belmiro got a free kick in the 67th minute. 76 minutes into the game, Ruben Gervaso cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Enrique Lekubegi was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 81 minutes into the match, Palermo's goal looked a bit too open when Esteve Ignado came free, but Enrique Lekubegi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ruben Gervaso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 91 minutes into the match, Palermo's goal looked a bit too open when Esteve Ignado came free, but Enrique Lekubegi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 92nd minute, Esteve Ignado had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. Lisandro Argi charged in rather forcefully in the 92nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Lisandro Argi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. the xeneise dream team's Isaias Ubarna was substituted for Esteve Ignado. Lisandro Argi kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. For all the effort they put into the match, the Palermo players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for the xeneise dream team.