League

Estadio Victorica
Spectators: 7175 (Terracing: 5383, Seating: 1650, VIP seats: 142) Sanabria's Ciriaco Estebe started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 3rdth minute of the game Siro Claude who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Mano Negra's Nicolas Abaunza was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Nicolas Abaunza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ciriaco Estebe in the 9th minute of play. When Sanabria's Ciriaco Estebe in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mano Negra's goalie prevented a goal. Nicolas Abaunza took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abel Abaurre, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Abel Abaurre sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Nicolas Abaunza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abel Abaurre in the 23rd minute of play. Abel Abaurre received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Nicolas Abaunza tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The excitement rose when Mano Negra's Celestino Errolan after 34 played minutes turned away three defenders near the goal, and after that shot a ball that was too difficult for Sanabria's goalkeeper to hold. Score! 1-0. Nicolas Abaunza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Abel Abaurre, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. Ciriaco Estebe struck a weak shot in the 42nd minute. Nicolas Abaunza didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sanabria. Abel Abaurre fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nicolas Abaunza 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 1-0.

The wind increased when Laureano Abad made the kick off in the second half. When Raimundo Aznaro fell near the penalty area in the 55th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sanabria's protests and gave Raimundo Aznaro a yellow card for diving instead. Raimundo Aznaro hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. 57 minutes into the match, Mano Negra's Rodolfo Beltxe broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. After a rather tough play, Mano Negra's Virgilio Incendio got a free kick in the 59th minute. Angelino Naelio walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. If Celestino Errolan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Nicasio Haimar charged in rather forcefully in the 79th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Nicasio Haimar the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Nicasio Haimar kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. In the 81st minute Ciriaco Estebe shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nicolas Abaunza saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 83 minutes into the game, Rodolfo Beltxe was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Mano Negra's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sanabria the free kick. After 82 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Mano Negra! The goalkeeper, Nicolas Abaunza, was totally fooled by Sanabria's Angelino Naelio, who 85 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. Mano Negra's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Ciriaco Estebe 90 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-2. In the 99thth minute of the game Ciriaco Estebe who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Mano Negra's Nicolas Abaunza was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The Mano Negra supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Sanabria's performance. The match ended with a win for Sanabria.