League

Gigante de Arroyito
Spectators: 7128 (Terracing: 5425, Seating: 1663, VIP seats: 40) Cícero Carioca started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 10th minute Albano Eufrasio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Joel Igon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emanuel Esquipula in the 14th minute of play forced Tío Sam's goalkeeper Joel Igon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 18th minute Albano Eufrasio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Joel Igon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Joel Igon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emanuel Esquipula, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. After a rather tough play, Tío Sam's Cipriano Sanduru got a free kick in the 26th minute. Cipriano Sanduru hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. 35 minutes into the game, Cícero Carioca cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Iker Eladio was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Albano Eufrasio in the 46th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Joel Igon saved Tío Sam from getting behind. A collision led to Barranca fc getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Emanuel Esquipula hit a great ball. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

Tío Sam's Joel Igon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Albano Eufrasio in the 53rd minute of play. The referee felt a red card was in order, 57 minutes into the game, when Baltasar Marko put in a rough tackle. In the 57th minute, one of Tío Sam:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Tío Sam. After a rather tough play, Tío Sam's Cipriano Sanduru got a free kick in the 67th minute. If Albano Eufrasio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Barranca fc booed when Tío Sam was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cipriano Sanduru didn't get a good kick on the ball. 78 minutes into the match, Tío Sam's goal looked a bit too open when Albano Eufrasio came free, but Joel Igon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Marciano Nevada during the 80th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Tío Sam getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Marciano Nevada hit a great ball. Cícero Carioca struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Iker Eladio didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tío Sam. Joel Igon made a fantastic save in the 94th minute, when Emanuel Esquipula sent off a good shot on target. After 98 played minutes Tío Sam got a freekick which was hit by Clemente Sasoin. Joel Igon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Albano Eufrasio in the 99th minute of the match. Barranca fc were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.