League

Philip J. Fry
Spectators: 7329 (Terracing: 5498, Seating: 1686, VIP seats: 145) After a defensive mix-up in Cuervos FC's zone, Feliciano Raitin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cosme Pirmin came out of the goal and Feliciano Raitin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 4 minutes into the game, Mauro Viator was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Cuervos FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Planet Express the free kick. After 4 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Cuervos FC! The goalkeeper, Cosme Pirmin, was totally fooled by Planet Express's Anier Ladio, who 5 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. Feliciano Raitin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Laureano Oroitz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Froilan Mark, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Eustacio Gentza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 19 minutes, Feliciano Raitin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Planet Express's supporters crossed their fingers, but Feliciano Raitin was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Planet Express's Laureano Oroitz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Froilan Mark in the 26th minute of play. 30 minutes into the game, Abelardo Egun was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Planet Express's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Cuervos FC the free kick. Martin Tauro hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. Cuervos FC's Cosme Pirmin proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 35th minute of the match, managed to save Cuervos FC from getting a goal against them. Carmelo Semeno recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 40th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Laureano Oroitz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eustacio Gentza in the 42nd minute of play. In the 44th minute of the match Venancio Rameriz shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Cosme Pirmin showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Emiliano Xabel recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 45th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Froilan Mark stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Abelardo Egun kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. In the 55th match minute, Cuervos FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leonel Umea to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Cuervos FC booed when Planet Express was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Martin Tauro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rogelio Lapurdi charged in rather forcefully in the 60th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rogelio Lapurdi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Planet Express's Laureano Oroitz proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 63rd minute of the match, managed to save Planet Express from getting a goal against them. The supporters of Cuervos FC booed when Planet Express was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abelardo Egun didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 65th minute, Eustacio Gentza ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Laureano Oroitz was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. With a little luck, Planet Express's Laureano Oroitz got control of the ball when Eustacio Gentza tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 69 played minutes Planet Express got a freekick which was hit by Rogelio Lapurdi. Eustacio Gentza fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Laureano Oroitz having to interfere. The supporters of Cuervos FC booed when Planet Express was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abelardo Egun didn't get a good kick on the ball. Eustacio Gentza received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 78th minute. Laureano Oroitz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Anier Ladio in the 84th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cosme Pirmin saved Cuervos FC from getting behind. The audience thought a goal was coming when Leonel Umea got free with Laureano Oroitz in the 86th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After some fancy dribbling in the 87th minute, Eustacio Gentza managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cuervos FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Eustacio Gentza was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Laureano Oroitz breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 90 minutes into the match, Planet Express's goalkeeper Laureano Oroitz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Carmelo Semeno. Feliciano Raitin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.