League

Estadio Victorica
Spectators: 7204 (Terracing: 5405, Seating: 1656, VIP seats: 143) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Laureano Abad took the kick off in the first half of the match. Hendrix United's Ismael Mendebal got a good chance for a goal in the 4th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Atilano Ciceron charged in rather forcefully in the 12th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Atilano Ciceron the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 19th minute, Ismael Mendebal got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 22nd minute, Laureano Abad hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Hendrix United fans' excitement grew in the 24th match minute when Hendrix United's Ismael Mendebal looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Atilano Ciceron struck a weak shot in the 29th 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 Hendrix United. The supporters of Mano Negra booed when Hendrix United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fabio Cordarius didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mano Negra's Nicolas Abaunza played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Atilano Ciceron in the 34th minute of play. Ismael Mendebal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Laureano Abad came up free with the goalie in the 47th minute, the Mano Negra 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 Laureano Abad couldn't finish the play. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Ismael Mendebal stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. An unexpected shot in the 52nd minute by Ismael Mendebal got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Atilano Ciceron took the ball and in the 53 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Nicolas Abaunza. Nicolas Abaunza dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. Mano Negra's Nicolas Abaunza played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Atilano Ciceron in the 59th minute of play. After 61 minutes Mano Negra's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Leonel Domeka who took care of the corner kick. At last the ball reached Alfredo Noe at the corner, ending with a kick to difficult to stop for the goalkeeper of Mano Negra. 0-3. 68 minutes into the game, Hendrix United's Alfredo Noe nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Nicolas Abaunza made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-4. In the 80th minute, Mano Negra's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Atilano Ciceron fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. When Atilano Ciceron came up free with the goalie in the 83rd minute, the Hendrix United 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 Atilano Ciceron couldn't finish the play. 86 minutes into the game, Ismael Mendebal recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Nicolas Abaunza. Ismael Mendebal showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-5. Alfredo Noe kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 90th minute, Laureano Abad managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mano Negra's supporters rose to their feet, but Laureano Abad was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ciro Galtero breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, Hendrix United's Fabio Orzaize got a free kick in the 91st minute. Alfredo Noe fired away a difficult shot at goal in the 93rd minute. He almost succeeded, but the ball bounced in the crossbar and then went out. It was a very nice shot. Nicolas Abaunza was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 96th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Fabio Orzaize. The Mano Negra fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Hendrix United were clearly better and deserved to take the win.