League

Alfonso Lopez
Spectators: 9057 (Terracing: 7021, Seating: 1850, VIP seats: 186) Pulpo1971 FC's Mane Alcubilla 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Xacintu Ribeiro in the 3rd minute of play forced Pulpo1971 FC's goalkeeper Teofilo Valentin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Xacintu Ribeiros short, quick shot in the 5thth minute got Teofilo Valentin to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 14 minutes into the match, Atlético Bucaramanga's Hernando Harroyo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Teofilo Valentin narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Pulpo1971 FC's Zxavian Ibarlucea got a free kick in the 15th minute. Patrik Øskan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mane Alcubilla, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Grabiel Arcelay in the 18th minute of play forced Atlético Bucaramanga's goalkeeper Patrik Øskan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Xacintu Ribeiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Teofilo Valentin made a fantastic save in the 20th minute, when Xacintu Ribeiro sent off a good shot on target. After a defensive mix-up in Pulpo1971 FC's zone, Xacintu Ribeiro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Teofilo Valentin came out of the goal and Xacintu Ribeiro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Xacintu Ribeiro's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Teofilo Valentin read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 35th minute of play. After 36 played minutes Pulpo1971 FC got a freekick which was hit by Mane Alcubilla. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Xacintu Ribeiro in the 45th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Teofilo Valentin saved Pulpo1971 FC from getting behind. In the 45thth minute of the game Xacintu Ribeiro who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Pulpo1971 FC's Teofilo Valentin was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. If Xacintu Ribeiro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 47th minute Xacintu Ribeiro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Teofilo Valentin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 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.

Clément Labonne's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Teofilo Valentin read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 51st minute of play. Eutropio Negrete made a great header on Atlético Bucaramanga's corner, it was just that Pulpo1971 FC's Teofilo Valentin managed to reach the ball for a save. Sengrat Valdecañas kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. Xacintu Ribeiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 58th minute Xacintu Ribeiro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Teofilo Valentin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With his leg Patrik Øskan managed to avoid a goal in the 61stth minute, when Pulpo1971 FC's Mane Alcubilla fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. 64 minutes into the match, Xacintu Ribeiro notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Pulpo1971 FC's Teofilo Valentin. Teofilo Valentin was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Atlético Bucaramanga's Hardi Kalev was substituted for Guillem Jordan. Yulian Tzambov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 72nd minute. Teofilo Valentin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Pulpo1971 FC made a substitution. Katia Lallera replaced Grabiel Arcelay. 91 minutes in the game Zxavian Ibarlucea did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Katia Lallera. 92 minutes into the match, Pulpo1971 FC's goal looked a bit too open when Yulian Tzambov came free, but Teofilo Valentin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Patrik Øskan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Katia Lallera in the 94th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Atlético Bucaramanga had won after a very even match.