U23 League

Fabula Nova Road
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Geronimo Salbatore got the match started through his kick off. Lucas Bastia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Geronimo Salbatore in the 6th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eduardo Pio in the 8th minute of play forced Red Bull Crystallis's goalkeeper Lucas Bastia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cristian Federigo was out of position in the 11 minute of play, and Roberto Bizen capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Roberto Bizen really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. When the match had gone on for 15 minutes, Roberto Bizen took a quick shot and it went in 2-0 without a chance for Cristian Federigo to make any attempt to save it. Lucas Bastia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eduardo Pio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 21 minutes into the match, Eduardo Pio had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Lucas Bastia. Red Bull Crystallis's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Eduardo Pio was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. Simon Cidro scored 2-2 in the 24th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Lucas Bastia, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Lucas Bastia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eduardo Pio, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. 33 minutes into the match, Red Bull Crystallis's goal looked a bit too open when Simon Cidro came free, but Lucas Bastia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. MANCHITA ES LA TUYA 9-12's defense didn't have a chance, in the 37th minute, when Roberto Bizen scored to the left of an out of position Cristian Federigo, making the score, 3-2. Lucas Bastia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Modesto Eli in the 42nd minute of the match. Lucas Bastia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eduardo Pio in the 44th minute of the match. Roberto Bizen recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 46th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-2 at half-time.

An unexpectedly hard shot by Eustacio Valerio in the 59th minute of play forced Red Bull Crystallis's goalkeeper Lucas Bastia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Lucas Bastia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eduardo Pio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Red Bull Crystallis getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Celestino Petrigai hit a great ball. MANCHITA ES LA TUYA 9-12's Zacarias Bermudez couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Red Bull Crystallis. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Red Bull Crystallis were victorious despite being under pressure from MANCHITA ES LA TUYA 9-12 for much of the match.