Buchanan
Spectators: 7243 (Terracing: 5433,
Seating: 1666, VIP seats: 144) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Emiliano Walme kicked off to start the match. A collision led to Killers FC getting a freekick after 2 minutes play. Alfredo Gabrio hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Buchanan's Victor Rik got a free kick in the 6th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 7th minute, Emiliano Walme managed to get in a good position for a shot. Killers FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Emiliano Walme was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cornelio Iraido breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Christian Benat received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 10th minute. Astor Veremundo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 11th minute, Fausto Goiz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Christian Benat's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Astor Veremundo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 14th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Killers FC's zone, Christian Benat stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Astor Veremundo came out of the goal and Christian Benat tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 20 minutes into the match, Killers FC's goal looked a bit too open when Christian Benat came free, but Astor Veremundo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Christian Benat did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-0 to the left of a surprised Astor Veremundo 22 minutes into the match. After 25 played minutes Killers FC got a freekick which was hit by Danilo Ralondo. Christian Benat fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Astor Veremundo having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Killers FC's zone, Christian Benat stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Astor Veremundo came out of the goal and Christian Benat tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 34th minute, Bernardino Teyo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Buchanan's supporters rose to their feet, but Bernardino Teyo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Astor Veremundo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Christian Benat in the 36th minute of play forced Killers FC's goalkeeper Astor Veremundo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Christian Benat sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Christian Benat had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Bernardino Teyo was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 45th minute. Buchanan's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Christian Benat received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Astor Veremundo came out and tried to block the shot, but Christian Benat slotted it home off the left post making it 2-0 in the 47th minute. 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.
Danilo Ralondo hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. Bernardino Teyo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Buchanan getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Bernardo Gotzon hit a great ball. Fabian Olayos short, quick shot in the 68thth minute got Cornelio Iraido to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After a defensive mix-up in Buchanan's zone, Emiliano Walme stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cornelio Iraido came out of the goal and Emiliano Walme tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Bernardino Teyo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Astor Veremundo having to interfere. Victor Rik charged in rather forcefully in the 74th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Victor Rik the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Victor Rik hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. Denis Etxeberri took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 75th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Cornelio Iraido. Buchanan's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The Buchanan fans' excitement grew in the 82nd match minute when Buchanan's Christian Benat 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 3-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After a defensive mix-up in Killers FC's zone, Bernardino Teyo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Astor Veremundo came out of the goal and Bernardino Teyo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a defensive mix-up in Killers FC's zone, Bernardino Teyo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Astor Veremundo came out of the goal and Bernardino Teyo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After having played for 96 minutes, Christian Benat managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Buchanan's supporters crossed their fingers, but Christian Benat was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Bernardino Teyo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 98th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Astor Veremundo having to interfere. There was no doubt that Buchanan were the better team. Buchanan's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.
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