U18 League

Duff Stadium
Spectators: 205 (Terracing: 154, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Beltxe PujarµN took the kick off in the first half of the match. Cresconio Cavia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ikatz Noboa, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. When Gipuzkoa Gante fell near the penalty area in the 8th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Vanadio F.C.'s protests and gave Gipuzkoa Gante a yellow card for diving instead. In the 9th match minute, Vanadio F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gipuzkoa Gante to maneuver through the defense. Cresconio Cavia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eugenio Crujeiras, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ikatz Noboa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Cresconio Cavia read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 18th minute of play. The supporters of Vanadio F.C. booed when United FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aristides Belandia didn't get a good kick on the ball. Cresconio Cavia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ikatz Noboa in the 27th minute of play. Cresconio Cavia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emmanuel Cimbron in the 32nd minute of the match. 33 minutes into the match, Vanadio F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Egun Galan came free, but Frutos Cubas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Frutos Cubas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Beltxe PujarµN, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gipuzkoa Gante fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cresconio Cavia having to interfere. 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.

Vanadio F.C.'s Frutos Cubas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Egun Galan in the 55th minute of play. Frutos Cubas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Egun Galan, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Baudelio Montel during the 64th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, United FC's Baudelio Montel got a free kick in the 64th minute. Vanadio F.C.'s Honrio Izarra was substituted for Emmanuel Cimbron. In the 69th minute Vanadio F.C. were awarded a corner. Isaac Landeribar went to the cornerflag to take it. Hats Selgas made a great header on Vanadio F.C.'s corner, it was just that United FC's Cresconio Cavia managed to reach the ball for a save. 76 minutes into the match, Pastor Balza had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Frutos Cubas. Vanadio F.C.'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Pastor Balza was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Frutos Cubas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Beltxe PujarµN, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. United FC's Beltxe PujarµN managed to work through Vanadio F.C.'s defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Beltxe PujarµN dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. Vanadio F.C.'s Frutos Cubas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Egun Galan in the 80th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Egun Galan in the 85th minute of play forced Vanadio F.C.'s goalkeeper Frutos Cubas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 89th match minute, Vanadio F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Polo Sebastian to maneuver through the defense. 96 minutes into the match, Beltxe PujarµN notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of Vanadio F.C.'s Frutos Cubas. Frutos Cubas was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. When the referee ended the match the United FC players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.