League

El Potrero
Spectators: 7358 (Terracing: 5519, Seating: 1692, VIP seats: 147) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Bartolo Oton took the kick off in the first half of the match. Tolek Skonieczny took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Amado Errapel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 4 minutes into the match, Jimeno Kinsen had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Tolek Skonieczny. Azul FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Jimeno Kinsen was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. In the 15th minute, Efrain Fidensio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jose Felipo struck a weak shot in the 19th minute. Tolek Skonieczny didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Deportivo África. Isaias Gorka sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 24 minutes of play, Deportivo África's Jose Felipo made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Tolek Skonieczny was left in no man's land by his defense there! 31 minutes into the match, Deportivo África's goal looked a bit too open when Bartolo Oton came free, but Paulino Marquez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Azul FC's Tolek Skonieczny played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jose Felipo in the 33rd minute of play. In the 34th minute, Amado Errapel made a precise shot to the right of Tolek Skonieczny. Azul FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-3. 38 minutes into the match, Amado Errapel had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Tolek Skonieczny. Azul FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Amado Errapel was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-4. After 41 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Deportivo África! After 44 minutes Deportivo África's goalkeeper Paulino Marquez managed, with a little bit of luck, save Samuel Bastia's penalty, on his right side after a tricky shot. A collision led to Azul FC getting a freekick after 48 minutes play. German Gaitan hit a great ball. The Azul FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Deportivo África were winning 1-4.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jose Felipo to strike the kick off in the second half. Paulino Marquez stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Isaias Gorka's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. After 54 played minutes Azul FC got a freekick which was hit by Aldo Bastian. Bartolo Oton struck a weak shot in the 58th minute. Paulino Marquez didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Azul FC. Paulino Marquez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bartolo Oton, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. After a rather tough play, Azul FC's German Gaitan got a free kick in the 67th minute. Ismael Tome charged in rather forcefully in the 68th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ismael Tome the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 68th minute, Ismael Tome hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 70 minutes of play, Azul FC's Isaias Gorka made it 2-4 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Paulino Marquez was left in no man's land by his defense there! If Jose Felipo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Jose Felipos short, quick shot in the 75thth minute got Tolek Skonieczny to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Jose Felipo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 77th minute of the match, but Tolek Skonieczny made a huge save. Jose Felipo's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 81stth minute, Tolek Skonieczny skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Thanks to some nice moves Jose Felipo could shoot a difficult shot in the 84th minute, which Tolek Skonieczny however easily saved by the left post. 86 minutes into the game, Jose Felipo lined in a short shot 2-5 behind a frustrated Tolek Skonieczny. The Azul FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Deportivo África were clearly better and deserved to take the win.