League

Juanito Alcachofas
Spectators: 7526 (Terracing: 5683, Seating: 1743, VIP seats: 100) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Roque Vango kicked off to start the match. If Natal Taramona had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 5th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Fc Niupi's Jonathan Caroso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hitz Bracero in the 6th minute of play. If Roque Vango had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 16th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Mano Serrana charged in rather forcefully in the 16th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mano Serrana the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Mano Serrana kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. Brion Zubizarrieta made a fantastic save in the 17th minute, when Luar Monelo sent off a good shot on target. A collision led to Araca getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Luar Riaño hit a great ball. Fc Niupi's Jonathan Caroso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Natal Taramona in the 26th minute of play. Araca's Hitz Bracero got a good chance for a goal in the 34th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Araca's Natal Taramona got a good chance for a goal in the 36th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Ofelio Arriola charged in rather forcefully in the 38th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ofelio Arriola the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Hitz Bracero received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Jonathan Caroso tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Hitz Bracero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th 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 Hitz Bracero made a kick off. After 52 minutes, Anaya Amestoy mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Fc Niupi and the Araca players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 52nd minute, Anaya Amestoy hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Natal Taramonas short, quick shot in the 54thth minute got Jonathan Caroso to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Natal Taramona fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jonathan Caroso having to interfere. 57 minutes into the match, Fc Niupi's goal looked a bit too open when Hitz Bracero came free, but Jonathan Caroso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 64 played minutes Fc Niupi got a freekick which was hit by Ofelio Arriola. Hitz Bracero recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 70th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The crowd rose to their feet as Araca's Hitz Bracero slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Jonathan Caroso. That made the score 0-1 after 72 minutes of play. Mano Serrana recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 78th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 83 played minutes Fc Niupi got a freekick which was hit by Anaya Amestoy. 84 minutes in the game, Natal Taramona dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. Natal Taramona fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jonathan Caroso having to interfere. Araca's Natal Taramona got a good chance for a goal in the 89th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Natal Taramona was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 90th minute. Araca's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Luar Monelo in the 93rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Brion Zubizarrieta prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Natal Taramona sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Araca's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.