Federation Clash Challenge

Auriolam Arena
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) After a rather tough play, Auriolam II C.F.'s Fu Tian Nan got a free kick in the 5th minute. Justino Txomin kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jesús Perera in the 12th minute of play forced CENTRAL SANTA CRUZ's goalkeeper Astor Natanael to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jesús Perera in the 15th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Astor Natanael saved CENTRAL SANTA CRUZ from getting behind. Jesús Perera's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Astor Natanael read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 20th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 23rd minute, Jesús Perera managed to get in a good position for a shot. Auriolam II C.F.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Jesús Perera was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Astor Natanael breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 29th minute Jesús Perera shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Astor Natanael saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Auriolam II C.F.'s Ponciano De Pedro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eduardo Rodrigues in the 32nd minute of play. Santos Sobrado could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 34th minute of the match, but Astor Natanael made a huge save. Matias Pereyra kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. Astor Natanael made an important save on a dangerous shot by Santos Sobrado in the 36th minute. Astor Natanael showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jesús Perera, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. Justino Txomin kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Santos Sobrado got free with Astor Natanael in the 43rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 47th match minute, CENTRAL SANTA CRUZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Damaso Panfilo to maneuver through the defense. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Eduardo Rodrigues stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 56th minute Santos Sobrado shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Astor Natanael saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 58 minutes into the match, Auriolam II C.F.'s Jesús Perera sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Astor Natanael narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 59th minute of the match Auriolam II C.F. got a corner. CENTRAL SANTA CRUZ's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Asdrubal Jubera ran over to the corner to take the kick. Asdrubal Jubera made a great header on Auriolam II C.F.'s corner, it was just that CENTRAL SANTA CRUZ's Astor Natanael managed to reach the ball for a save. Justino Txomin hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. Astor Natanael made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jesús Perera in the 67th minute of play. In the 69th minute the ball was on its way in behind CENTRAL SANTA CRUZ's goalkeeper Astor Natanael, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. With a little luck, Auriolam II C.F.'s Ponciano De Pedro got control of the ball when Rolando Hustaz tried to sneak it across the goal line. 72 minutes had been played when some careless play by Auriolam II C.F.'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Eduardo Rodrigues was slow to take the kick. During this time CENTRAL SANTA CRUZ's players had a chance to rest. A well-hit corner resulted in Matias Pereyra heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. 77 minutes into the match, Jesús Perera notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of CENTRAL SANTA CRUZ's Astor Natanael. Astor Natanael was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 81 minutes into the match, CENTRAL SANTA CRUZ's goal looked a bit too open when Santos Sobrado came free, but Astor Natanael reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Astor Natanael showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jesús Perera in the 87th minute of the match. CENTRAL SANTA CRUZ's Gabriel Batistuta was substituted for Eduardo Rodrigues. Justino Txomin kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match.