League

Esther
Spectators: 7216 (Terracing: 5413, Seating: 1660, VIP seats: 143) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Nicolas Cidro started the match with the kick off. 15 minutes into the game, Esther AFC's Adan Vargas nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jacobo Marques made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. In the 20th minute, Ramiro Cutberto made a precise shot to the right of Maximino Rico. Esther AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. In the 25th minute, Adan Vargas made a precise shot to the right of Jacobo Marques. Totoral AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. 29 minutes into the game, Laureano Caetano was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Totoral AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Esther AFC the free kick. In the 29th match minute, Totoral AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Laureano Caetano to maneuver through the defense. Astor Bortzaioriz was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 30th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. Totoral AFC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 31st minute, when Adan Vargas scored to the left of an out of position Jacobo Marques, making the score, 3-1. 37 minutes into the match, Esther AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Felix Intxixu came free, but Maximino Rico reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 43rd minute, Adan Vargas 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. With a little luck, Totoral AFC's Jacobo Marques got control of the ball when Adan Vargas tried to sneak it across the goal line. Felix Intxixu spun around in front of the goal 47 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of Esther AFC's goal. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-1 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Ramiro Cutberto stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. The supporters of Totoral AFC booed when Esther AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Astor Bortzaioriz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Felix Intxixu in the 57thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Maximino Rico, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 59 minutes into the match, Totoral AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Adan Vargas came free, but Jacobo Marques reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 59th match minute, Totoral AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mario Mark to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Totoral AFC's zone, Adan Vargas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jacobo Marques came out of the goal and Adan Vargas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Esther AFC's Nicolas Cidro in the 63rd minute got a chance for a shot 63rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Totoral AFC's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, Totoral AFC's Laureano Caetano got a free kick in the 63rd minute. After 68 minutes, Nicolas Cidro made it 4-1 with a short kick to the right side. Totoral AFC's Jacobo Marques tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. A collision led to Esther AFC getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Evaristo Rexino hit a great ball. Jacobo Marques made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nicolas Cidro in the 76th minute of play. When Esther AFC's Nicolas Cidro in the 80th minute got a chance for a shot 80th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Totoral AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Nicolas Cidro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 98th minute. Jacobo Marques tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.