League

Ascochinga
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Eloy Gaizko made the kick off which started today's match. In the 7th minute, Ascochinga AFC's Teofilo Goren ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Fulgencio Pierres. Fulgencio Pierres yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 12th minute, Eloy Gaizko managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ciénaga's supporters rose to their feet, but Eloy Gaizko was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Natalio Ilixo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eloy Gaizko in the 15th minute of play forced Ascochinga AFC's goalkeeper Natalio Ilixo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ruben Herensuge charged in rather forcefully in the 17th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ruben Herensuge the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 18th match minute, Ascochinga AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ruben Herensuge to maneuver through the defense. Teofilo Goren kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. Patricio Ignazio 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. If Patricio Ignazio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Fermin Urtungo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In a very dangerous position, a player in Ciénaga fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 38th minute. Penalty! When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The wind increased when Fermin Urtungo made the kick off in the second half. If Teofilo Goren had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. During the 53rd minute of the match Cirilo Carlomagno completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Cirilo Carlomagno a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. A collision led to Ciénaga getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Cirilo Carlomagno hit a great ball. If Teofilo Goren had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Ciénaga booed when Ascochinga AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ruben Herensuge didn't get a good kick on the ball. 66 minutes into the match, Ciénaga's Patricio Ignazio sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Natalio Ilixo narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When Patricio Ignazio came up free with the goalie in the 70th minute, the Ciénaga fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Patricio Ignazio couldn't finish the play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Patricio Ignazio got free with Natalio Ilixo in the 72nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Teofilo Goren charged in rather forcefully in the 76th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Teofilo Goren the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Teofilo Goren hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. Fermin Urtungo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fulgencio Pierres having to interfere. When Patricio Ignazio came up free with the goalie in the 91st minute, the Ciénaga fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Patricio Ignazio couldn't finish the play. Fermin Urtungo kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. An unexpected shot in the 96th minute by Patricio Ignazio got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Ascochinga AFC had played much better football throughout.