League

Chorroarín
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Leonides Socorro made the kick off which started today's match. When Machigasta AFC's Rafael Socorro in the 3rd minute got a chance for a shot 3rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Chorroarín's goalie prevented a goal. After having played for 5 minutes, Rafael Socorro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Machigasta AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rafael Socorro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of Machigasta AFC booed when Chorroarín was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Angelo Laurendi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Leonides Socorro blasted a shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Moises Elazar having to make a save. With a little luck, Machigasta AFC's Victor Arias got control of the ball when Herminio Matthew tried to sneak it across the goal line. 13 minutes into the match, Herminio Matthew notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Machigasta AFC's Victor Arias. Victor Arias was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. With splendid footwork Agustin Jacob arrived in front of goal to shoot 2-0 by the left pole in the game's 18th minute. If Herminio Matthew had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Machigasta AFC's Anacleto Ihintza got a free kick in the 26th minute. Agustin Jacob recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 30th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The audience was convinced that Agustin Jacob's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Victor Arias was relentless in the 31st minute of the game. Victor Arias made an important save on a dangerous shot by Herminio Matthew in the 41st minute. In the 42nd minute, Agustin Jacob fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. 46 minutes into the game, Gabriel Barea was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Machigasta AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Chorroarín the free kick. After 46 played minutes Machigasta AFC got a freekick which was hit by Gabriel Barea. Angelo Laurendi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 49th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Victor Arias having to interfere. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Agustin Jacob to make the kick off. If Agustin Jacob had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 58th minute, Atilano Gimenez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 62 minutes into the match, Machigasta AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Agustin Jacob came free, but Victor Arias reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Machigasta AFC's zone, Herminio Matthew stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Victor Arias came out of the goal and Herminio Matthew tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 80th minute, Rafael Socorro made a precise shot to the right of Moises Elazar. Chorroarín's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-1. In the 83rd match minute, Chorroarín was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Angelo Laurendi to maneuver through the defense. Victor Arias stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Agustin Jacob's shot from short distance in the 86th minute. Siro Loco charged in rather forcefully in the 90th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Siro Loco the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Siro Loco hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Agustin Jacob in the 91st minute of play forced Machigasta AFC's goalkeeper Victor Arias to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the referee ended the match the Chorroarín players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.