Friendly League

Bebbanburg Arena
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Federico Valverde made the kick off which started today's match. Julio Quinten took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Federico Valverde, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 11 minutes, Federico Valverde managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. C.S.D Punta Ballena's supporters crossed their fingers, but Federico Valverde was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 12 minutes, Nunez Quinteros mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Sajones F.C. and the C.S.D Punta Ballena players grew even worse after the yellow card. 13 minutes into the match, Sajones F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Federico Valverde came free, but Julio Quinten reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Sebastian Richie came up free with the goalie in the 15th minute, the Sajones F.C. fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Sebastian Richie couldn't finish the play. Bartoli Navagos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Camilo Acevedo in the 16th minute of the match. Serafin Ordono hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 19th minute of the game. One of Sajones F.C.:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of C.S.D Punta Ballena:s goal. Federico Valverde placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! Mikel Envito blasted a shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Julio Quinten having to make a save. A collision led to Sajones F.C. getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Nunez Quinteros hit a great ball. 31 minutes into the match, Sajones F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Federico Valverde came free, but Julio Quinten reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Julio Quinten stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Federico Valverde's shot from short distance in the 31st minute. Celso Burutzagi kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. Camilo Acevedo charged in rather forcefully in the 39th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Camilo Acevedo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Sajones F.C. getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Camilo Acevedo hit a great ball. After 43 minutes, Nevada Chapital made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Sajones F.C.'s Julio Quinten tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Julio Quinten took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mikel Envito, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After the first half C.S.D Punta Ballena were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Mateo Libertad stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute of the match, Federico Valverde got a very nice opportunity to score, but Julio Quinten was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 59 minutes into the match, C.S.D Punta Ballena's Carolo Viya sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Julio Quinten narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Eusebio Urtungo's late challenge caught a C.S.D Punta Ballena's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Eusebio Urtungo helped the player get up and apologised. After 65 played minutes Sajones F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Eusebio Urtungo. After a rather tough play, Sajones F.C.'s Eusebio Urtungo got a free kick in the 66th minute. The supporters of Sajones F.C. booed when C.S.D Punta Ballena was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Piearres Samperio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jeremias Ler scored 1-1 in the 77th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Bartoli Navagos, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Federico Valverde could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 81st minute of the match, but Julio Quinten made a huge save. C.S.D Punta Ballena's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Piearres Samperio in the 82nd minute. In the 83rd match minute, C.S.D Punta Ballena was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mikel Envito to maneuver through the defense. In the 88th match minute, C.S.D Punta Ballena was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Diegotxe Carvajal to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Sajones F.C.'s Serafino Jerano got a free kick in the 89th minute. When the match clock showed 90 minutes, the score became 1-2 when Federico Valverde sped through Sajones F.C.'s defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Julio Quinten. Diegotxe Carvajal kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. Jeremias Ler took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 95th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Bartoli Navagos. C.S.D Punta Ballena's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The supporters of Sajones F.C. booed when C.S.D Punta Ballena was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 97 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elivareo Monta didn't get a good kick on the ball. The C.S.D Punta Ballena supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing C.S.D Punta Ballena would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.