Friendly League

Duff Stadium
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ekialde Balsera made the kick off which started today's match. In the 4th match minute, Valle Saron was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Elazar Trabado to maneuver through the defense. After 11 played minutes AFC United got a freekick which was hit by Baltasar Zunzunegui. Arano Esparza shot a long shot in the 12th minute and a light blocked Frasco Esquivel hadn't a chance when the ball went into goal on his right side. It was 0-1. Frasco Esquivel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arano Esparza in the 18th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 21st minute, Martinez Costeras managed to get in a good position for a shot. Valle Saron's supporters rose to their feet, but Martinez Costeras was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Frasco Esquivel breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Valle Saron booed when AFC United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nardo Torrecilla didn't get a good kick on the ball. Frasco Esquivel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arano Esparza in the 24th minute of play. Arano Esparza struck a weak shot in the 25th minute. Frasco Esquivel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Valle Saron. When Valle Saron's Martinez Costeras in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye AFC United's goalie prevented a goal. After 37 played minutes Valle Saron got a freekick which was hit by Arano Esparza. When Ekialde Balsera fell near the penalty area in the 44th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored AFC United's protests and gave Ekialde Balsera a yellow card for diving instead. In the 44th minute, Ekialde Balsera hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.

The wind increased when Martinez Costeras made the kick off in the second half. Pasqual Fabeiro came out of the goal in the 54th minute to try and stop a shot by AFC United's Ekialde Balsera. But to his dismay, Ekialde Balsera quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-1. If Arano Esparza had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 68th minute, Arano Esparza got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Baltasar Zunzunegui charged in rather forcefully in the 77th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Baltasar Zunzunegui the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 78th match minute, AFC United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Baltasar Zunzunegui to maneuver through the defense. Martinez Costeras could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 81st minute of the match, but Frasco Esquivel made a huge save. Valle Saron were awarded a corner in the 82th minute after AFC United's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Arano Esparza took the corner. After 86 played minutes Valle Saron got a freekick which was hit by Arano Esparza. Zoilo Cordon's late challenge caught a AFC United's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Zoilo Cordon helped the player get up and apologised. Zoilo Cordon hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. The supporters of Valle Saron booed when AFC United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eustaquio Vesga didn't get a good kick on the ball. Valle Saron's Pasqual Fabeiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Balesio Leiva in the 91st minute of play.