League

Gladiator Arena
Spectators: 7309 (Terracing: 5483, Seating: 1681, VIP seats: 145) Edelmiro Raymond showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Saverio Procopio, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Edelmiro Raymond showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Saverio Procopio in the 8th minute of the match. When the match clock showed 9 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Saverio Procopio sped through Gándara AFC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Edelmiro Raymond. Edelmiro Raymond showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leopoldo Lertxun in the 12th minute of the match. Gándara AFC's Edelmiro Raymond played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Saverio Procopio in the 15th minute of play. The Gándara AFC fans' excitement grew in the 17th match minute when Gándara AFC's Higinio Rocendo looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 23 minutes into the match, Leopoldo Lertxun had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Edelmiro Raymond. Gándara AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Leopoldo Lertxun was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. In the 31st minute, Virgilio Bela hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Patoruzu FC's Jairo Ferdinand got a free kick in the 32nd minute. In the 36th minute Higinio Rocendo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jonathan Azibar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 37 minutes, Saverio Procopio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Patoruzu FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Saverio Procopio was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Gándara AFC's zone, Saverio Procopio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Edelmiro Raymond came out of the goal and Saverio Procopio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Higinio Rocendo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Teobaldo Evarado made a kick off. Patoruzu FC's Virgilio Bela got a good chance for a goal in the 56th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Leopoldo Lertxun came free with the goalkeeper in the 58th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Edelmiro Raymond could save by the left post. With an all-out effort, Patoruzu FC's Edelmiro Raymond threw himself towards the right post 60 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Saverio Procopio, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Gándara AFC's Edelmiro Raymond proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 64th minute of the match, managed to save Gándara AFC from getting a goal against them. Leopoldo Lertxun recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 67th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Saverio Procopio might have been able to make a better finish in the 69th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Edelmiro Raymond. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Saverio Procopio ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 71stth minute of the game Saverio Procopio who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Gándara AFC's Edelmiro Raymond was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Tadeo Baldovino charged in rather forcefully in the 71st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tadeo Baldovino the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 77 played minutes Gándara AFC got a freekick which was hit by Arsenio Berasko. In the 80th play minute Leopoldo Lertxun came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Edelmiro Raymond. 1-3. After having played for 85 minutes, Teobaldo Evarado managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Gándara AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Teobaldo Evarado was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Virgilio Bela struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Edelmiro Raymond didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Patoruzu FC. Leopoldo Lertxun sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Patoruzu FC played a much better game than Gándara AFC and deserved their victory. The Gándara AFC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.