U23 League

El Capote
Spectators: 174 (Terracing: 131, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Lon Quiles took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 6th minute, Zhuo Jing Zheng hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Andres Bujia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 7th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, Club Deportes Santa Cruz's Ilkka Markkula got control of the ball when Andres Bujia tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 10 played minutes Club Deportes Santa Cruz got a freekick which was hit by Zhuo Jing Zheng. Ilkka Markkula made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lon Quiles in the 12th minute. Club Deportes Santa Cruz's Ilkka Markkula proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 14th minute of the match, managed to save Club Deportes Santa Cruz from getting a goal against them. Andres Bujia hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Yan Zhi Chuan in the 20th minute of play forced Rapsodas Red Devils FC's goalkeeper Frank Morris to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the Rapsodas Red Devils FC defense, Yan Zhi Chuan kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Frank Morris. The Rapsodas Red Devils FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Frank Morris should have stopped the shot. In the 30th minute, Raimundo Tupper made a precise shot to the right of Frank Morris. Rapsodas Red Devils FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. Ilkka Markkula took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aaron Amarita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ilkka Markkula made an important save on a dangerous shot by Aaron Amarita in the 40th minute. 41 minutes into the game, Hüseyin Rahmi Toper was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Club Deportes Santa Cruz's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Rapsodas Red Devils FC the free kick. In the 41st minute, Hüseyin Rahmi Toper hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Yan Zhi Chuan kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. After the first half Club Deportes Santa Cruz were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Raimundo Tupper to make the kick off. Yan Zhi Chuan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 54th minute. Frank Morris tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 56th minute, Andres Bujia hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 59th minute Lon Quiles shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ilkka Markkula saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ilkka Markkula showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aaron Amarita, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Frank Morris made an important save on a dangerous shot by Raimundo Tupper in the 63rd minute. Raimundo Tupper who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 66thth minute tested the skills of Frank Morris when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Aaron Amarita received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Ilkka Markkula tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 71 minutes into the game, Barros Saenz threw the ball into play from the sideline. Club Deportes Santa Cruz's Juan Estevan Hamdorf quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. An unexpectedly hard shot by Yan Zhi Chuan in the 73rd minute of play forced Rapsodas Red Devils FC's goalkeeper Frank Morris to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ilkka Markkula stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Lon Quiles's shot from short distance in the 74th minute. After 84 minutes, Jaume Berecedo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Club Deportes Santa Cruz and the Rapsodas Red Devils FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 84th match minute, Club Deportes Santa Cruz was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jaume Berecedo to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 85th minute, Lon Quiles managed to get in a good position for a shot. Rapsodas Red Devils FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Lon Quiles was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ilkka Markkula breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Frank Morris made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yan Zhi Chuan in the 87th minute of play. Club Deportes Santa Cruz's Ilkka Markkula played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aaron Amarita in the 90th minute of play. In the 95th minute, Mateo Cal had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. When Raimundo Tupper fell near the penalty area in the 95th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Club Deportes Santa Cruz's protests and gave Raimundo Tupper a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Rapsodas Red Devils FC booed when Club Deportes Santa Cruz was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 97 match minutes in a wonderful position. Raimundo Tupper didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Club Deportes Santa Cruz had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.