League

Philip J. Fry
Spectators: 7358 (Terracing: 5519, Seating: 1692, VIP seats: 147) Caleufú FC's Jairo Peruxu started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 11th minute, Emiliano Xabel made a precise shot to the right of Marcos Misael. Caleufú FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. In the 14th minute the ball was on its way in behind Caleufú FC's goalkeeper Marcos Misael, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Emiliano Xabel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Norberto Kelemen was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 18th minute. Planet Express's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. After 21 minutes, Abelardo Egun mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Planet Express and the Caleufú FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Abelardo Egun kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. Laureano Oroitz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jairo Peruxu's shot from short distance in the 23rd minute. Laureano Oroitz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jairo Peruxu in the 25th minute of play. Feliciano Raitin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Emiliano Xabel succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 2-1 in the 33rd playminute. Laureano Oroitz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marciano Rico in the 36th minute of the match. 39 minutes into the match, Planet Express's goal looked a bit too open when Marciano Rico came free, but Laureano Oroitz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 41st minute, Planet Express's Feliciano Raitin dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 3-1. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Emiliano Xabel made a kick off. In the 52nd minute, Severino Eskuin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 59 minutes, Javier Naike mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Caleufú FC and the Planet Express players grew even worse after the yellow card. With a little luck, Planet Express's Laureano Oroitz got control of the ball when Marciano Rico tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Caleufú FC booed when Planet Express was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Feliciano Raitin didn't get a good kick on the ball. Marcos Misael stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Emiliano Xabel's shot from short distance in the 68th minute. Abelardo Egun struck a weak shot in the 75th minute. Marcos Misael didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Planet Express. Caleufú FC's Marcos Misael played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Feliciano Raitin in the 80th minute of play. The supporters of Planet Express booed when Caleufú FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carmelo Gasteiz didn't get a good kick on the ball. 85 minutes into the game, Alfredo Frederico was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Caleufú FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Planet Express the free kick. 86 minutes into the match, Caleufú FC's goal looked a bit too open when Feliciano Raitin came free, but Marcos Misael reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Planet Express's Laureano Oroitz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carmelo Gasteiz in the 89th minute of play. Emiliano Xabel received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Marcos Misael tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Marcos Misael made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Feliciano Raitin in the 93rd minute of play. There was no doubt that Planet Express were the better team. Planet Express's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.