League

Potrero del Diablo
Spectators: 7187 (Terracing: 5424, Seating: 1663, VIP seats: 100) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Eduardo Bonifaco took the kick off in the first half of the match. Anibal Frans received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 4th minute. Iker Tohias tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 6th minute the ball was on its way in behind RojodeCopas's goalkeeper Iker Tohias, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Elpidio Quinito struck a weak shot in the 8th minute. Elias Peter didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for RojodeCopas. Gualterio Romo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 17th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After having played for 20 minutes, Jesus Karmel managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Inferno FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jesus Karmel was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 21st minute the ball was on its way in behind RojodeCopas's goalkeeper Iker Tohias, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 27 minutes, Jesus Karmel made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. RojodeCopas's Iker Tohias tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Iker Tohias showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Anibal Frans in the 30th minute of the match. 34 minutes into the match, Gualterio Romo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Iker Tohias. RojodeCopas's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gualterio Romo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. In the 40th minute, Enzo Petrigai hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Elias Peter was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Eduardo Bonifaco showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-2 in the 41 minute of play. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jesus Karmel was the one to do the kick off. Anibal Frans sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Eustaquio Abajas's late challenge caught a Inferno FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Eustaquio Abajas helped the player get up and apologised. In the 61st minute, Eduardo Bonifaco ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Elias Peter was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-2. Elpidio Quinito received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Elias Peter tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 66 minutes into the game, Victoriano Fidele was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. RojodeCopas's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Inferno FC the free kick. In the 67th match minute, RojodeCopas was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Victoriano Fidele to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jesus Karmel in the 73rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Iker Tohias saved RojodeCopas from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Justo Sanson in the 77th minute of play forced Inferno FC's goalkeeper Elias Peter to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 79 minutes into the match, Justo Sanson had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Elias Peter. Inferno FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Justo Sanson was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-2. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jesus Karmel in the 87th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Iker Tohias prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some fancy dribbling in the 90th minute, Gualterio Romo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Inferno FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Gualterio Romo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Iker Tohias breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Anibal Frans in the 92nd minute of play forced RojodeCopas's goalkeeper Iker Tohias to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. RojodeCopas were victorious despite being under pressure from Inferno FC for much of the match.