Friendly League

La Cucha
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Victoriano Banegas took the kick off in the first half of the match. Rósar Melano's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Octavio Lauaxeta read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. Nicanor Mederi took the ball and in the 4 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Octavio Lauaxeta. Octavio Lauaxeta dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Clodoveo Delfino was a little too slow when Victoriano Banegas got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 10th minute. The score was now 1-1. Victoriano Banegas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 13th minute of the match, but Clodoveo Delfino made a huge save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nicanor Mederi in the 20th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Octavio Lauaxeta prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Nicanor Mederi blasted a shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Octavio Lauaxeta having to make a save. After 25 minutes, Rósar Melano made it 1-2 with a short kick to the right side. Simbo FC's Octavio Lauaxeta tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nair Galarza in the 39th minute of play forced Laurita FC's goalkeeper Clodoveo Delfino to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 45th play minute Victoriano Banegas came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Clodoveo Delfino. 2-2. The first half was very even, with the score at 2-2 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Rósar Melano to strike the kick off in the second half. Clodoveo Delfino showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Victoriano Banegas, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. Nair Galarza took the ball and in the 55 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Clodoveo Delfino. Clodoveo Delfino dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-2. Laurita FC's Clodoveo Delfino played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jonas Brion in the 58th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Laurita FC's Melquiades Gartzen got a free kick in the 61st minute. Tiburcio Enetz took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 62nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Clodoveo Delfino. Laurita FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Octavio Lauaxeta made a fantastic save in the 64th minute, when Santiago Lleir sent off a good shot on target. Nicanor Mederi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 72nd minute. Octavio Lauaxeta tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The crowd rose to their feet as Laurita FC's Nicanor Mederi slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Octavio Lauaxeta. That made the score 3-3 after 74 minutes of play. In the 79th match minute, Simbo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paolo Rumaldo to maneuver through the defense. Santiago Lleir struck a weak shot in the 79th minute. Octavio Lauaxeta didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Laurita FC. Aaron Orzaize recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 81st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After having played for 82 minutes, Aaron Orzaize managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Laurita FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Aaron Orzaize was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Simbo FC's zone, Aaron Orzaize stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Octavio Lauaxeta came out of the goal and Aaron Orzaize tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Simbo FC's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Santiago Lleir 90 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 3-4. Clodoveo Delfino showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Victoriano Banegas in the 92nd minute of the match. The Laurita FC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Laurita FC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.