League

Animán
Spectators: 6664 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1664, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Jesus Nafarroa got the match started through his kick off. Jesus Nafarroa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Ballycastle Bats getting a freekick after 6 minutes play. Ermegildo Restu hit a great ball. 7 minutes into the match, Ballycastle Bats's goal looked a bit too open when Isaac Darien came free, but Silvestre Gaur reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Silvestre Gaur took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isaac Darien, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 18th minute Jesus Nafarroa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Silvestre Gaur saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jesus Nafarroa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Silvestre Gaur having to interfere. After having played for 22 minutes, Isidro Bonifaco managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. el fede f.c.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Isidro Bonifaco was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Ballycastle Bats's Gaston Jacob in the 26th minute got a chance for a shot 26th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye el fede f.c.'s goalie prevented a goal. Silvestre Gaur took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isaac Darien, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Efrain Vidal in the 29thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Baldomero Polo, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Isaac Darien's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Silvestre Gaur read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 34th minute of play. Baldomero Polo made a fantastic save in the 37th minute, when Efrain Vidal sent off a good shot on target. In the 38th match minute, el fede f.c. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Conrado Dalmu to maneuver through the defense. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gaston Jacob made a kick off. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Marciano Lico during the 56th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. With a little luck, Ballycastle Bats's Silvestre Gaur got control of the ball when Isaac Darien tried to sneak it across the goal line. Isaac Darien sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gaston Jacob sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Silvestre Gaur made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jesus Nafarroa in the 65th minute of play. After 69 played minutes Ballycastle Bats got a freekick which was hit by Ermegildo Restu. Luciano Quinto took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 69th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Silvestre Gaur. Ballycastle Bats's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. A collision led to Ballycastle Bats getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Efrain Vidal hit a great ball. Efrain Vidal took the ball and in the 78 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Baldomero Polo. Baldomero Polo dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. Jesus Nafarroa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Silvestre Gaur tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Isaac Darien recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 86th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Efrain Vidal in the 89th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Baldomero Polo saved el fede f.c. from getting behind. In the 92nd minute, Gaston Jacob 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. Efrain Vidal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Ballycastle Bats had won after a very even match.