U18 League

Manicomio
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Carrol McLean took the kick off in the first half of the match. Donald Kearns was out of position in the 5 minute of play, and Furman Albertos capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Furman Albertos really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. The supporters of Loco Team FC booed when Flames FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Horace Vaughn didn't get a good kick on the ball. Beau Hinojosa kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. Donald Kearns was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Evelio Saucedo showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-0 in the 20 minute of play. 25 minutes into the game, Evelio Saucedo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Donald Kearns was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Furman Albertos received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Donald Kearns came out and tried to block the shot, but Furman Albertos slotted it home off the left post making it 4-0 in the 29th minute. Donald Kearns made a fantastic save in the 34th minute, when Evelio Saucedo sent off a good shot on target. If Carrol McLean had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 37th minute, Orval Crow made a precise shot to the right of Teyo Guiral. Loco Team FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-1. Teyo Guiral took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Orval Crow, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 43 played minutes Flames FC got a freekick which was hit by Chase Hale. A collision led to Loco Team FC getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Xabel Gago hit a great ball.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Evelio Saucedo to strike the kick off in the second half. Donald Kearns showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Evelio Saucedo, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. When Loco Team FC's Furman Albertos in the 60th minute got a chance for a shot 60th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Flames FC's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Evelio Saucedo in the 62nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Donald Kearns saved Flames FC from getting behind. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Valère Flowers during the 68th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 68th match minute, Flames FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Valère Flowers to maneuver through the defense. Flames FC made a substitution. Berry Corley replaced Orval Crow. Flames FC's Matt Stokes was substituted for Chase Hale. Valère Flowers hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. Evelio Saucedo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rameriz Piñango kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. In the 76th minute, Berry Corley 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. The audience was convinced that Michel Astudillo's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Donald Kearns was relentless in the 78th minute of the game. Valère Flowers lost his temper 80 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 79th minute of the game. One of Flames FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Loco Team FC:s goal. Donald Kearns stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Evelio Saucedo's shot from short distance in the 85th minute. A collision led to Flames FC getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Horace Vaughn hit a great ball. Donald Kearns showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Evelio Saucedo, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. 93 minutes into the match, Flames FC's goal looked a bit too open when Michel Astudillo came free, but Donald Kearns reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Evelio Saucedo struck a weak shot in the 96th minute. Donald Kearns didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Loco Team FC. When the referee ended the match the Loco Team FC players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.