League

Apostadero
Spectators: 6723 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 0) Taiger FC's Indalecio Ruimonte started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After some fancy dribbling in the 9th minute, Enaut Besteiro managed to get in a good position for a shot. Apostadero's supporters rose to their feet, but Enaut Besteiro was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Romeo Pujals breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After having played for 14 minutes, Valente Carriazo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Taiger FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Valente Carriazo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Xurde Bezares kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. After 19 minutes Apostadero's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Eloi Callejo who took care of the corner kick. Eloi Callejo made a great header on Taiger FC's corner, it was just that Apostadero's Colon Avienzo managed to reach the ball for a save. With a little luck, Taiger FC's Romeo Pujals got control of the ball when Enaut Besteiro tried to sneak it across the goal line. Indalecio Ruimonte fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Colon Avienzo having to interfere. Xurde Bezares hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. Colon Avienzo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Valente Carriazo in the 31st minute of the match. After 31 played minutes Apostadero got a freekick which was hit by Xurde Bezares. Romeo Pujals was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Vicente Cotarelo showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 34 minute of play. In the 39th minute, Valente Carriazo got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After a rather tough play, Apostadero's Raulo Hormaiztegui got a free kick in the 43rd minute. Eloi Callejo took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 44th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Colon Avienzo. Apostadero's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Valente Carriazo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Colon Avienzo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 45th minute of play. Valente Carriazo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Colon Avienzo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Vicente Cotarelo to make the kick off. Indalecio Ruimonte sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Valente Carriazo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 60th minute of the match, but Colon Avienzo made a huge save. Eloi Callejo charged in rather forcefully in the 63rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Eloi Callejo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 62 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Taiger FC! Apostadero's Felipillo Oceta got a good chance for a goal in the 65th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Vicente Cotarelo might have been able to make a better finish in the 68th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Romeo Pujals. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Vicente Cotarelo ran back to his position shaking his head. An unexpectedly hard shot by Indalecio Ruimonte in the 74th minute of play forced Apostadero's goalkeeper Colon Avienzo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Taiger FC booed when Apostadero was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Erruki Prada didn't get a good kick on the ball. 78 minutes into the game, Valente Carriazo recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Colon Avienzo. Valente Carriazo showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Indalecio Ruimonte in the 84th minute of play forced Apostadero's goalkeeper Colon Avienzo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Indalecio Ruimonte sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, Apostadero's Colon Avienzo got control of the ball when Valente Carriazo tried to sneak it across the goal line. 91 minutes into the match, Apostadero's goalkeeper Colon Avienzo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Valente Carriazo. Enaut Besteiro 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. When Vicente Cotarelo came up free with the goalie in the 98th minute, the Apostadero fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Vicente Cotarelo couldn't finish the play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Taiger FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.