Friendly League

Oscar A. Ruggeri
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Filomeno Silbestre made the kick off which started today's match. Cristian Bessone took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cayetano Gaitano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, FC Kopenalguen's David Bizi got a free kick in the 5th minute. Romeo Ubarna took the ball and in the 6 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Cristian Bessone. Cristian Bessone 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. The supporters of FC Kopenalguen booed when Boxitracio FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jaime Torres didn't get a good kick on the ball. 15 minutes into the game, Ladislao Pueblo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Boxitracio FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Kopenalguen the free kick. After a rather tough play, Boxitracio FC's Ladislao Pueblo got a free kick in the 15th minute. Bruno Maiorgas short, quick shot in the 18thth minute got Isidoro Lluis to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After 19 minutes, Angel Izotz mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Boxitracio FC and the FC Kopenalguen players grew even worse after the yellow card. Angel Izotz hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. 21 minutes into the match, Romeo Ubarna had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Cristian Bessone. FC Kopenalguen's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Romeo Ubarna was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Romeo Ubarna in the 25th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cristian Bessone saved FC Kopenalguen from getting behind. FC Kopenalguen's Cristian Bessone played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Romeo Ubarna in the 27th minute of play. Filomeno Silbestres short, quick shot in the 32ndth minute got Isidoro Lluis to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. When the match clock showed 33 minutes, the score became 0-3 when Romeo Ubarna sped through FC Kopenalguen's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Cristian Bessone. Cristian Bessone came out of the goal in the 39th minute to try and stop a shot by Boxitracio FC's Romeo Ubarna. But to his dismay, Romeo Ubarna quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-4. Romeo Ubarna's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Cristian Bessone read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 43rd minute of play. Jaime Torres's late challenge caught a FC Kopenalguen's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jaime Torres helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Boxitracio FC's Jaime Torres got a free kick in the 44th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Romeo Ubarna in the 47th minute of play forced FC Kopenalguen's goalkeeper Cristian Bessone to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After the first half Boxitracio FC were leading 0-4. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cayetano Gaitano made a kick off. Isidoro Lluis stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Filomeno Silbestre's shot from short distance in the 51st minute. Cristian Bessone was a little too slow when Romeo Ubarna got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 53rd minute. The score was now 0-5. Boxitracio FC's Isidoro Lluis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Filomeno Silbestre in the 57th minute of play. In the 58th minute, Bartolo Leoiar 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. Isidoro Lluis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Filomeno Silbestre in the 66th minute of the match. When the match clock showed 69 minutes, the score became 1-6 when Filomeno Silbestre sped through Boxitracio FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Isidoro Lluis. Romeo Ubarna might have been able to make a better finish in the 75th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Cristian Bessone. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Romeo Ubarna ran back to his position shaking his head. Isidoro Lluis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bruno Maiorga, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Boxitracio FC's Isidoro Lluis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Filomeno Silbestre in the 80th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cayetano Gaitano in the 83rd minute of play forced FC Kopenalguen's goalkeeper Cristian Bessone to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ladislao Pueblo was shown his second yellow card after 85 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After a rather tough play, Boxitracio FC's Cayetano Gaitano got a free kick in the 87th minute. Zeledon Sadurni sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. A collision led to Boxitracio FC getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Jaime Torres hit a great ball. Boxitracio FC's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.