League

Bernal
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Marcelo Selmo got the match started through his kick off. If Gavino Araoz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ulises Rufo in the 5th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Eduardo Eneko saved Stinkfoot from getting behind. Paulo Petrigai took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcelo Selmo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 11 minutes into the game, Ulises Rufo lined in a short shot 1-0 behind a frustrated Eduardo Eneko. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ulises Rufo in the 17th minute of play forced Stinkfoot's goalkeeper Eduardo Eneko to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gavino Araoz in the 18thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Eduardo Eneko, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 19 minutes into the match, Stinkfoot's goal looked a bit too open when Ulises Rufo came free, but Eduardo Eneko reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Stinkfoot's zone, Gavino Araoz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Eduardo Eneko came out of the goal and Gavino Araoz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Eduardo Eneko made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ulises Rufo in the 26th minute of play. Sixto Gomez received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 29th minute. Eduardo Eneko tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Encrucijada's Ulises Rufo in the 36th minute got a chance for a shot 36th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Stinkfoot's goalie prevented a goal. 38 minutes into the game, Encrucijada's Gavino Araoz nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Eduardo Eneko made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. Ulises Rufo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eduardo Eneko having to interfere. Gavino Araoz could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 45th minute of the match, but Eduardo Eneko made a huge save. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ulises Rufo made a kick off. Marcelo Selmo struck a weak shot in the 51st minute. Paulo Petrigai didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Stinkfoot. Encrucijada's Gavino Araoz got a good chance for a goal in the 57th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Encrucijada's Ulises Rufo in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Stinkfoot's goalie prevented a goal. Eduardo Eneko took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ulises Rufo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 69 minutes into the match, Encrucijada's goal looked a bit too open when Marcelo Selmo came free, but Paulo Petrigai reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Stinkfoot's zone, Gavino Araoz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Eduardo Eneko came out of the goal and Gavino Araoz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 72 played minutes Stinkfoot got a freekick which was hit by Natalio Paulin. After some fancy dribbling in the 74th minute, Ulises Rufo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Encrucijada's supporters rose to their feet, but Ulises Rufo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Eduardo Eneko breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Gavino Araoz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 79 minutes into the game, Ulises Rufo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Encrucijada's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Stinkfoot the free kick. A collision led to Encrucijada getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Ulises Rufo hit a great ball. Eduardo Eneko took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ulises Rufo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Encrucijada booed when Stinkfoot was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Natalio Paulin didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ulises Rufo in the 87th minute of play forced Stinkfoot's goalkeeper Eduardo Eneko to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gavino Araoz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ulises Rufo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Encrucijada had played much better football throughout.