League

Estadio Atahualpa
Spectators: 7250 (Terracing: 5439, Seating: 1667, VIP seats: 144) Huevo FC's Salvador Herauso started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After 3 played minutes Huevo FC got a freekick which was hit by Denis Cordarrell. When Halcon Rojo's Ernesto Ubelteso in the 7th minute got a chance for a shot 7th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Huevo FC's goalie prevented a goal. When Jaime Eduino fell near the penalty area in the 8th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Huevo FC's protests and gave Jaime Eduino a yellow card for diving instead. Jaime Eduino hit a great freekick 8 minutes into the match. Ernesto Ubelteso struck a weak shot in the 11th minute. Ariel Romano didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Halcon Rojo. After 16 minutes of play, Halcon Rojo's Benjamin Otsoko made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Ariel Romano was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 19th match minute, Halcon Rojo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marco Salvidor to maneuver through the defense. 20 minutes into the match, Halcon Rojo's goalkeeper Arslan Selçuk had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Salvador Herauso. Ariel Romano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benjamin Otsoko, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Salvador Herauso got free with Arslan Selçuk in the 27th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Vladimiro Lia's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Arslan Selçuk read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 28th minute of play. Benito Bembe's late challenge caught a Huevo FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Benito Bembe helped the player get up and apologised. Benito Bembe hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. Salvador Ricart's late challenge caught a Huevo FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Salvador Ricart helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Huevo FC booed when Halcon Rojo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Salvador Ricart didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 44 minutes, Guillermo Rami managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Huevo FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Guillermo Rami was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Benjamin Otsoko was the one to do the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Salvador Herauso in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arslan Selçuk prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 54th match minute, Huevo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jaime Eduino to maneuver through the defense. Vladimiro Lia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Arslan Selçuk tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Vladimiro Lia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Arslan Selçuk tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Halcon Rojo's Alfredo Peter got a free kick in the 66th minute. Ernesto Ubelteso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience was convinced that Salvador Herauso's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Arslan Selçuk was relentless in the 71st minute of the game. After some fancy dribbling in the 72nd minute, Ernesto Ubelteso managed to get in a good position for a shot. Halcon Rojo's supporters rose to their feet, but Ernesto Ubelteso was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ariel Romano breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When the match had gone on for 73 minutes, Benjamin Otsoko took a quick shot and it went in 0-2 without a chance for Ariel Romano to make any attempt to save it. Arslan Selçuk stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Salvador Herauso's shot from short distance in the 77th minute. Arslan Selçuk stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Salvador Herauso's shot from short distance in the 78th minute. In the 84th match minute, Halcon Rojo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Benito Bembe to maneuver through the defense. Emanuel Gelmiro's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Arslan Selçuk read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 85th minute of play. Ernesto Ubelteso recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 87th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After having played for 91 minutes, Vladimiro Lia managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Huevo FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Vladimiro Lia was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Although Huevo FC had been in control for most of the match, Halcon Rojo still came away with the win.