League

Zabala Belendiz
Spectators: 7325 (Terracing: 5495, Seating: 1685, VIP seats: 145) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Asdrubal Bencoiechea made the kick off which started today's match. 4 minutes into the game, Macario Pujol cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Millano Abascal was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kevin Ramis in the 9th minute of play forced sporting cristal's goalkeeper Urtsua Morales to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 11 minutes, Asdrubal Bencoiechea managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. sporting cristal's supporters crossed their fingers, but Asdrubal Bencoiechea was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Kevin Ramis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Urtsua Morales tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the match had gone on for 15 minutes, Asdrubal Bencoiechea put it in 2-0 from a short distance just to the right of Millano Abascal. Urtsua Morales showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arturo Moreira in the 19th minute of the match. Millano Abascal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Macario Pujol, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. Asdrubal Bencoiechea's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 22ndth minute, Millano Abascal skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Millano Abascal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Macario Pujol in the 23rd minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Agustín Navas got free with Millano Abascal in the 24th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After a rather tough play, Velez Rubio's Arturo Moreira got a free kick in the 30th minute. Macario Pujol was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 36th minute. sporting cristal's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. In the 38th match minute, Velez Rubio was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Loreto Bajo to maneuver through the defense. In the 40th minute the ball was on its way in behind Velez Rubio's goalkeeper Millano Abascal, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Patrik Ryberg received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Millano Abascal tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 43rd minute, Velez Rubio's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Marquez Alvarez fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Asdrubal Bencoiechea fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Millano Abascal having to interfere. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

If Asdrubal Bencoiechea had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 51st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. If Marquez Alvarez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Pedro Galdamez hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. Macario Pujol struck a weak shot in the 60th minute. Millano Abascal didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for sporting cristal. Porfirio Mera kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. The supporters of sporting cristal booed when Velez Rubio was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Porfirio Mera didn't get a good kick on the ball. Millano Abascal made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Asdrubal Bencoiechea in the 72nd minute of play. Macario Pujol received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Millano Abascal tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. sporting cristal's Pascual Alcaraz was substituted for Cesareo Leyva. sporting cristal's Silvino Canyelles was substituted for Asdrubal Bencoiechea. In the 84th minute the ball was on its way in behind Velez Rubio's goalkeeper Millano Abascal, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Marquez Alvarez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of sporting cristal booed when Velez Rubio was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pedro Galdamez didn't get a good kick on the ball. 90 minutes had been played when some careless play by Velez Rubio's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Marquez Alvarez was slow to take the kick. During this time sporting cristal's players had a chance to rest. Millano Abascal made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Macario Pujol in the 92nd minute of play. Millano Abascal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Silvino Canyelles in the 93rd minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Velez Rubio's Pedro Galdamez got a free kick in the 94th minute. sporting cristal walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.