U18 League

Fernando Redondo
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Erubiel Rivero got the match started through his kick off. If Ramiro Romo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Oscar Segio during the 16th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Oscar Segio hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. Rolando Barea made a fantastic save in the 21st minute, when Eusebio Cesaro sent off a good shot on target. Bancruz F.C's Rolando Barea played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eusebio Cesaro in the 22nd minute of play. Modesto Nesor kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Erubiel Rivero in the 31st minute of play forced Bancruz F.C's goalkeeper Rolando Barea to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 31 played minutes Bancruz F.C got a freekick which was hit by Felix Mateo. A collision led to Juguemos con el 5 getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Baltasar Tajo hit a great ball. 40 minutes into the match, Bancruz F.C's Raimundo Mannuel broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ramiro Romo made a kick off. Bancruz F.C's Eliseo Gorka got a good chance for a goal in the 51st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After having played for 57 minutes, Eusebio Cesaro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Juguemos con el 5's supporters crossed their fingers, but Eusebio Cesaro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 63 minutes into the match, Bancruz F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Eusebio Cesaro came free, but Rolando Barea reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 71 played minutes Juguemos con el 5 got a freekick which was hit by Guillermo Tolino. Teodosio Raebert received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Baltasar Benet tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Bancruz F.C booed when Juguemos con el 5 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Constantino Argenis didn't get a good kick on the ball. Baltasar Benet showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ramiro Romo in the 77th minute of the match. When Oscar Segio was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 79 minutes had been played. Guillermo Tolino's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rolando Barea read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 81st minute of play. Baldomero Iruinea hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. 87 minutes into the match, Bancruz F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Erubiel Rivero came free, but Rolando Barea reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the Bancruz F.C defense, Eusebio Cesaro kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Rolando Barea. The Bancruz F.C fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Rolando Barea should have stopped the shot. Juguemos con el 5 were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Bancruz F.C for a fine match.