Friendly League

Manuel Ursua
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Louis Alebio started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Arano Abendano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Boğaçhan Akyel made in the 15th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Ponciano Abarca immediately put the ball in play. After some careless play in the River CBBA defense, Louis Alebio kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Marcelo Barovero. The River CBBA fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Marcelo Barovero should have stopped the shot. Marcelo Barovero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Louis Alebio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mambru Puertas made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ponciano Abarca in the 30th minute. 31 minutes into the game, AJ Juventus FC's Louis Alebio nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marcelo Barovero made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. With a little luck, AJ Juventus FC's Mambru Puertas got control of the ball when Argoitz Abeijon tried to sneak it across the goal line. A collision led to AJ Juventus FC getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Louis Alebio hit a great ball. The River CBBA players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. AJ Juventus FC were winning 0-2.

River CBBA made a substitution. Juan Funes replaced Ponciano Abarca. When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Juan Funes made a kick off. 54 minutes into the match, River CBBA's Juan Funes sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Mambru Puertas narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Louis Alebio in the 58th minute of play forced River CBBA's goalkeeper Marcelo Barovero to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 64th minute the ball was on its way in behind River CBBA's goalkeeper Marcelo Barovero, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 70 minutes of play, River CBBA's Juan Funes made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Mambru Puertas was left in no man's land by his defense there! River CBBA made a substitution. Guerau Abeitia replaced Modesto Ado. 77 minutes into the match, River CBBA's Juan Funes sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Mambru Puertas narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 78th minute the ball was on its way in behind AJ Juventus FC's goalkeeper Mambru Puertas, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 79th minute, Louis Alebio made a precise shot to the right of Marcelo Barovero. River CBBA's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-3. Mambru Puertas stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Juan Funes's shot from short distance in the 83rd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 89th minute, Juan Funes managed to get in a good position for a shot. River CBBA's supporters rose to their feet, but Juan Funes was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mambru Puertas breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to AJ Juventus FC getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Misael Huerga hit a great ball. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. AJ Juventus FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.