League

La Caja de Zapatos
Spectators: 8029 (Terracing: 6023, Seating: 1846, VIP seats: 160) Vipos FC's Fidel Jokin 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 3rd minute Don Malbec shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gervasio Ixaka saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 9 minutes into the match, Vipos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Don Malbec came free, but Gervasio Ixaka reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Eulalio Francesco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nasos Aquilino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Wilfredo Jerrald hit a great freekick 15 minutes into the match. The supporters of 912 Chuchulo FC booed when Vipos FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kenny Askestät didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 22nd minute, Felix Gai managed to get in a good position for a shot. 912 Chuchulo FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Felix Gai was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gervasio Ixaka breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Don Malbec's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gervasio Ixaka read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 26th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Vipos FC's zone, Don Malbec stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gervasio Ixaka came out of the goal and Don Malbec tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Don Malbec could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 31st minute of the match, but Gervasio Ixaka made a huge save. Eulalio Francesco showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Miguel Castanheira, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Gervasio Ixaka made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Don Malbec in the 55th minute of play. Gervasio Ixaka showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Don Malbec in the 62nd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fidel Jokin in the 65th minute of play forced 912 Chuchulo FC's goalkeeper Eulalio Francesco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Justino Canseco fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gervasio Ixaka having to interfere. 912 Chuchulo FC's Chukwufumnanya Faso was substituted for Don Malbec. In the 72nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Vipos FC's goalkeeper Gervasio Ixaka, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 74 minutes had been played when some careless play by Vipos FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Felix Gai was slow to take the kick. During this time 912 Chuchulo FC's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Pietro Salles almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Vipos FC's Gervasio Ixaka did a great save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Chukwufumnanya Faso in the 75th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gervasio Ixaka prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 84 minutes 912 Chuchulo FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Miguel Castanheira who took care of the corner kick. 912 Chuchulo FC's Carter Gizzi quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Zeledon Barbosa, made in the 85th minute of the game. 91 minutes into the match, 912 Chuchulo FC's Pietro Salles sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Gervasio Ixaka narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Fidel Jokin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Vipos FC were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing 912 Chuchulo FC to leave the ground with a draw.