U18 League

Nueva Roma
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Alejo Lastur made the kick off which started today's match. Serafino Rico was out of position in the 4 minute of play, and Constantino Cebo capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Constantino Cebo really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Serafino Rico made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ernesto Calixto in the 8th minute. 9 minutes into the match, Kaplan's goalkeeper Serafino Rico had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ernesto Calixto. Alejo Lastur charged in rather forcefully in the 13th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alejo Lastur the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Kaplan's Alejo Lastur got a free kick in the 13th minute. Ernesto Calixto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 25th minute, Serafin Lop hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ernesto Calixto did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 2-0 to the left of a surprised Serafino Rico 28 minutes into the match. Serafino Rico made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ernesto Calixto in the 33rd minute. When the match had gone on for 37 minutes, Albano Gilen took a quick shot and it went in 3-0 without a chance for Serafino Rico to make any attempt to save it. In the 40th minute the ball was on its way in behind Kaplan's goalkeeper Serafino Rico, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 43rd minute, Lisandro Estefan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In a very dangerous position, a player in Lengua de Lobo fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 45th minute. Penalty!

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Constantino Cebo made a kick off. After 53 played minutes Kaplan got a freekick which was hit by Mauricio Cordera. Serafino Rico made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Constantino Cebo in the 59th minute of play. After having played for 60 minutes, Albano Gilen managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Lengua de Lobo's supporters crossed their fingers, but Albano Gilen was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. During the 63rd minute of the match Alejo Lastur completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Alejo Lastur a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After 64 played minutes Kaplan got a freekick which was hit by Alejo Lastur. In the 66th match minute, Lengua de Lobo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Albano Gilen to maneuver through the defense. 67 minutes into the match, Lengua de Lobo's goal looked a bit too open when Lucio Soin came free, but Felix Chorache reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lucio Soin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Felix Chorache made an important save on a dangerous shot by Faustino Mambru in the 71st minute. In the 80th minute, Albano Gilen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lucio Soin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Felix Chorache having to interfere. Lucio Soin struck a weak shot in the 94th minute. Felix Chorache didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kaplan. Kaplan's supporters were dissatisfied at the end of the match because Lengua de Lobo had won, even though Kaplan had held more of the ball.