League

Estadio El Fortín
Spectators: 7591 (Terracing: 5694, Seating: 1746, VIP seats: 151) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Harri Kane started the match with the kick off. 3 minutes into the match, PLAZA ITALIA F.C's Mateo Toli sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Placido Jaunzuria narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 3 minutes into the match, Mateo Toli had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Placido Jaunzuria. Vélez Fútbol Club's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Mateo Toli was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Placido Jaunzuria showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ciro Berriotxoa, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. The supporters of Vélez Fútbol Club booed when PLAZA ITALIA F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ivo Barbosa didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ciro Berriotxoa in the 12th minute of play forced Vélez Fútbol Club's goalkeeper Placido Jaunzuria to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 14th minute Harri Kane shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Placido Jaunzuria saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Placido Jaunzuria showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ciro Berriotxoa, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. When PLAZA ITALIA F.C's Ciro Berriotxoa in the 18th minute got a chance for a shot 18th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Vélez Fútbol Club's goalie prevented a goal. 21 minutes into the match, Ciro Berriotxoa notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Vélez Fútbol Club's Placido Jaunzuria. Placido Jaunzuria was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Ciro Berriotxoa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Placido Jaunzuria showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Niceto Abeita in the 26th minute of the match. Vélez Fútbol Club's Placido Jaunzuria played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Niceto Abeita in the 28th minute of play. Ciro Berriotxoa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 31st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Reynaldo Cefero kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. Placido Jaunzuria made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Niceto Abeita in the 33rd minute of play. Harri Kane sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mateo Toli charged in rather forcefully in the 41st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mateo Toli the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 41 played minutes PLAZA ITALIA F.C got a freekick which was hit by Mateo Toli. Niceto Abeita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Placido Jaunzuria having to interfere. After the first half PLAZA ITALIA F.C were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Conrado Eneto to strike the kick off in the second half. Placido Jaunzuria showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Harri Kane in the 58th minute of the match. Haroldo Duardo hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. PLAZA ITALIA F.C's Niceto Abeita got a good chance for a goal in the 61st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dre Wellens in the 65th minute of play forced PLAZA ITALIA F.C's goalkeeper Benedicto Victoro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 67th match minute, Vélez Fútbol Club was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Haroldo Duardo to maneuver through the defense. 75 minutes into the match, Vélez Fútbol Club's goalkeeper Placido Jaunzuria had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ciro Berriotxoa. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Damian Diaz during the 78th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 78th minute, Damian Diaz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Vélez Fútbol Club's Alfredo Chepe was substituted for Ignacio Ugutz. Vélez Fútbol Club's Hernan Dantae was substituted for Dre Wellens. Vélez Fútbol Club's Placido Jaunzuria played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Niceto Abeita in the 84th minute of play. Luca Segundo's late challenge caught a Vélez Fútbol Club's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Luca Segundo helped the player get up and apologised. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 90th minute of the game. One of PLAZA ITALIA F.C:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Vélez Fútbol Club:s goal. In the 91st minute there was a penalty for Vélez Fútbol Club. Mauricio Jakobe stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Benedicto Victoro. 1-2. PLAZA ITALIA F.C's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.