League

Boleyn Ground
Spectators: 6912 (Terracing: 5412, Seating: 1500, VIP seats: 0) Martillo Hammer United's Baltasar George 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 4th minute, Martillo Hammer United's Efrain Gabon dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. After a rather tough play, Martillo Hammer United's Rigoberto Lobo got a free kick in the 7th minute. Efrain Gabon fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cristobal Paulin having to interfere. Angelino Gaspard hit a great freekick 13 minutes into the match. Baltasar George recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 24th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Extremoduro's zone, Generoso Frasquito stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cristobal Paulin came out of the goal and Generoso Frasquito tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 28th match minute, Martillo Hammer United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rigoberto Lobo to maneuver through the defense. 32 minutes into the match, Martillo Hammer United's goal looked a bit too open when Julio Lluterio came free, but Arturo Turi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 35 minutes, Baltasar George managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Martillo Hammer United's supporters crossed their fingers, but Baltasar George was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rigoberto Lobo in the 38th minute of play forced Extremoduro's goalkeeper Cristobal Paulin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Efrain Gabon recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 39th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Arturo Turi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Julio Lluterio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

The wind increased when Rigoberto Fero made the kick off in the second half. Rigoberto Fero's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Arturo Turi read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 52nd minute of play. Baltasar George's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Cristobal Paulin read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 56th minute of play. Rigoberto Fero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Martillo Hammer United getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Rigoberto Lobo hit a great ball. Martillo Hammer United's Rigoberto Lobo got a good chance for a goal in the 77th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Ambrosio Sal blasted a shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Cristobal Paulin having to make a save. Cristobal Paulin stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rigoberto Lobo's shot from short distance in the 85th minute. 88 minutes into the game, Rigoberto Lobo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Cristobal Paulin was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. There was no doubt that Martillo Hammer United were the better team. Martillo Hammer United's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.