League

Tomas A. Duco
Spectators: 7068 (Terracing: 5395, Seating: 1653, VIP seats: 20) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ruben Xabat took the kick off in the first half of the match. Bernardino Burni was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Jaime Lehoi showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 3 minute of play. 9 minutes into the match, Timbues AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Jaime Lehoi came free, but Bernardino Burni reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jimeno Cheche hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. In the 11th match minute, Timbues AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Justino Marz to maneuver through the defense. After 12 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Timbues AFC! Jaime Lehoi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Bernardino Burni read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 16th minute of play. Paulo Savier sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 20 minutes, Marcelino Luzea mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Lavalia and the Timbues AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Bernardino Burni made an important save on a dangerous shot by Paulo Savier in the 23rd minute. Jaime Lehoi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bernardino Burni having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Paulo Savier got free with Bernardino Burni in the 33rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 38th minute Jaime Lehoi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bernardino Burni saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Paulo Savier had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Jimeno Cheche hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. Jimeno Cheche hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. Jaime Lehoi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 48th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Jaime Lehoi made the kick off in the second half. Lavalia's Gaudencio Cesaro proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 53rd minute of the match, managed to save Lavalia from getting a goal against them. 54 minutes into the game, Gaston Lobo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Lavalia's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Timbues AFC the free kick. In the 54th match minute, Lavalia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gaston Lobo to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Lavalia's zone, Ruben Xabat stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gaudencio Cesaro came out of the goal and Ruben Xabat tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Paulo Savier sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Justino Marz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gaudencio Cesaro having to interfere. If Ruben Xabat had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Justino Marz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gaudencio Cesaro having to interfere. Lavalia's Jaime Lehoi got a good chance for a goal in the 78th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of Lavalia booed when Timbues AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leo Pirro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lavalia's Gaudencio Cesaro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ruben Xabat in the 89th minute of play. If Ruben Xabat had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Florentino Navarro charged in rather forcefully in the 94th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Florentino Navarro the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Timbues AFC's Florentino Navarro got a free kick in the 94th minute. In the 98th minute Paulo Savier shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bernardino Burni saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lavalia's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.