U23 League

Libertad
Spectators: 144 (Terracing: 109, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Isidoro Mirande made the kick off which started today's match. The supporters of WINNING ELEVEN booed when Libertad FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Orlando Arias didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 6th minute, Isidoro Mirande managed to get in a good position for a shot. WINNING ELEVEN's supporters rose to their feet, but Isidoro Mirande was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Manuel Benitez breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Robustiano Orzaize fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Celedonio Urtzi having to interfere. Iker Nahia hit a great freekick 12 minutes into the match. 14 minutes into the match, Libertad FC's goal looked a bit too open when Juan Riquelme came free, but Manuel Benitez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Manuel Benitez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ermegildo Otsando, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. 17 minutes into the match, Libertad FC's goal looked a bit too open when Isidoro Mirande came free, but Manuel Benitez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Celedonio Urtzi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pascual Montxo in the 19th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Robustiano Orzaize during the 20th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 20 played minutes Libertad FC got a freekick which was hit by Robustiano Orzaize. In the 23rd minute, Eleuterio Hats hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Libertad FC's Manuel Benitez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isidoro Mirande in the 24th minute of play. In the 25th match minute, Libertad FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Orlando Arias to maneuver through the defense. Manuel Benitez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isidoro Mirande, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. In the 29th minute, Isidoro Mirande hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 30 played minutes Libertad FC got a freekick which was hit by Amancio Otsoko. Manuel Benitez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isidoro Mirande in the 31st minute of play. In the 33rd minute Isidoro Mirande shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Manuel Benitez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Isidoro Mirande during the 35th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to WINNING ELEVEN getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Isidoro Mirande hit a great ball. Juan Riquelme hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ermegildo Otsando in the 42nd minute of play forced Libertad FC's goalkeeper Manuel Benitez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 46th match minute, WINNING ELEVEN was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eliseo Nardo to maneuver through the defense. Zeledon Cloyo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Celedonio Urtzi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.

The wind increased when Zeledon Cloyo made the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute, Robustiano Orzaize hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Eliseo Nardo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 60th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a rather tough play, Libertad FC's Marcelino Oskitz got a free kick in the 66th minute. After having played for 68 minutes, Isidoro Mirande managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. WINNING ELEVEN's supporters crossed their fingers, but Isidoro Mirande was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Manuel Benitez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isidoro Mirande in the 72nd minute of play. After a rather tough play, Libertad FC's Amancio Otsoko got a free kick in the 76th minute. 79 minutes into the match, Libertad FC's goal looked a bit too open when Isidoro Mirande came free, but Manuel Benitez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 83 minutes into the game, Marcelino Oskitz was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Libertad FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave WINNING ELEVEN the free kick. Marcelino Oskitz kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. 89 minutes into the game, WINNING ELEVEN's Juan Riquelme nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Manuel Benitez made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. When Marcelino Oskitz was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 95 minutes had been played. The Libertad FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. WINNING ELEVEN were clearly better and deserved to take the win.