League

Estadio Amanao
Spectators: 7203 (Terracing: 5404, Seating: 1656, VIP seats: 143) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Alvaro Etxekopar started the match with the kick off. Abelardo Sidro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 5 minutes into the game, Alvaro Etxekopar lined in a short shot 1-0 behind a frustrated Omar Froila. After 8 played minutes ALMAFUERTE FC got a freekick which was hit by Marcial Sotero. After 9 played minutes, Amanao AFC's Eliseo Mikelats shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Omar Froila came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Amanao AFC reached it. Marcial Sotero's late challenge caught a Amanao AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Marcial Sotero helped the player get up and apologised. Marcial Sotero hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. In the 11th minute of the match Eliseo Mikelats shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Omar Froila showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. The Amanao AFC fans' excitement grew in the 13th match minute when Amanao AFC's Alvaro Etxekopar looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After a defensive mix-up in Amanao AFC's zone, Adolfo Eate stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cipriano Henrico came out of the goal and Adolfo Eate tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The ALMAFUERTE FC fans' excitement grew in the 23rd match minute when ALMAFUERTE FC's Adolfo Eate looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 3-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Eliseo Mikelats during the 26th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Amanao AFC getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Eliseo Mikelats hit a great ball. Cipriano Henrico showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adolfo Eate, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. After a rather tough play, ALMAFUERTE FC's Isaias Joanes got a free kick in the 32nd minute. Omar Froila took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alvaro Etxekopar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Adolfo Eate fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cipriano Henrico having to interfere. Cipriano Henrico made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adolfo Eate in the 41st minute of play. In the 48thth minute of the game Alvaro Etxekopar who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ALMAFUERTE FC's Omar Froila was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

After a defensive mix-up in ALMAFUERTE FC's zone, Alvaro Etxekopar stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Omar Froila came out of the goal and Alvaro Etxekopar tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Omar Froila stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Eliseo Mikelats's shot from short distance in the 55th minute. When Alvaro Etxekopar came up free with the goalie in the 60th minute, the Amanao AFC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Alvaro Etxekopar couldn't finish the play. After 63 played minutes Amanao AFC got a freekick which was hit by Ismael Oto. Haroldo Goyo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 64th minute of the match, but Cipriano Henrico made a huge save. Omar Froila showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alvaro Etxekopar, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. In the 74th match minute, Amanao AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Niceto Omero to maneuver through the defense. 77 minutes into the match, Alvaro Etxekopar notched a goal, 4-1, to the right of ALMAFUERTE FC's Omar Froila. Omar Froila was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 80th match minute, ALMAFUERTE FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcial Sotero to maneuver through the defense. Alvaro Etxekopar succeeded in the game's 85th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 5-1. Adolfo Eate recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 92nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 94th minute, Alvaro Etxekopar managed to get in a good position for a shot. Amanao AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Alvaro Etxekopar was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Omar Froila breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Amanao AFC's Alvaro Etxekopar in the 96th minute got a chance for a shot 96th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ALMAFUERTE FC's goalie prevented a goal. When the referee ended the match the Amanao AFC players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.