League

Estadio Ayapaso
Spectators: 6652 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1652, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Blas Arnau got the match started through his kick off. Blas Arnau struck a weak shot in the 4th minute. Gualterio Fonda didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SMK-C.A.I. Gualterio Fonda made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Blas Arnau in the 6th minute of play. In the 8th match minute, SMK-C.A.I was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jimeno Aires to maneuver through the defense. Nicolas Caradaro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aldo Norino in the 13th minute of play. Prudencio Louis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gualterio Fonda showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Blas Arnau, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Jimeno Aires sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. SMK-C.A.I's Blas Arnau got a good chance for a goal in the 33rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Aldo Norino in the 35th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nicolas Caradaro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Blas Arnau 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. The audience was convinced that Blas Arnau's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Gualterio Fonda was relentless in the 39th minute of the game. 44 minutes into the game, Anier Txurio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Crucero del Norte's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave SMK-C.A.I the free kick. Anier Txurio kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. Blas Arnau received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Gualterio Fonda tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Prudencio Louis in the 48th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nicolas Caradaro prevented the ball from getting in the gole.

In the 53rd minute Braulio Ignatius suffered a thigh injury and had to be helped off the field. 53 minutes into the game, Anastasio Toribio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. SMK-C.A.I's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Crucero del Norte the free kick. It was beautiful to see Crucero del Norte's Juan Lander in action when he in the 56th minute dribbled his way through a couple of opponents and the fired away a shot from almost standing still. First the ball seemed to get in, but turned out to be on the outside of the net. A great chance! The audience thought a goal was coming when Prudencio Louis got free with Nicolas Caradaro in the 72nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Gualterio Fonda took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Blas Arnau, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Crucero del Norte getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Anier Txurio hit a great ball. 82 minutes into the match, Crucero del Norte's goal looked a bit too open when Jimeno Aires came free, but Gualterio Fonda reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jimeno Aires received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Gualterio Fonda tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 92 minutes, Blas Arnau managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. SMK-C.A.I's supporters crossed their fingers, but Blas Arnau was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Crucero del Norte's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.