League

Estadio Tabacal
Spectators: 7174 (Terracing: 5382, Seating: 1650, VIP seats: 142) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Siro Quintan made the kick off which started today's match. Jonathan Ilixo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 6th minute of the match, but Ermegildo Jakobe made a huge save. With a little luck, Reta AFC's Ermegildo Jakobe got control of the ball when Jonathan Ilixo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ermegildo Jakobe showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Esteve Millan in the 9th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Adrian Inge in the 11th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Basilio Garikoitz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Jonathan Ilixo came free with the goalkeeper in the 15th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Ermegildo Jakobe could save by the left post. When Reta AFC's Apolo Bladi in the 18th minute got a chance for a shot 18th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ALMAGRO's goalie prevented a goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jonathan Ilixo got free with Ermegildo Jakobe in the 29th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Basilio Garikoitz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Apolo Bladi in the 31st minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Apolo Bladi in the 33rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Basilio Garikoitz saved ALMAGRO from getting behind. Apolo Bladi blasted a shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Basilio Garikoitz having to make a save. It was beautiful to see Reta AFC's Anselmo Abaunza in action when he in the 47th minute dribbled his way through a couple of opponents and the fired away a shot from almost standing still. First the ball seemed to get in, but turned out to be on the outside of the net. A great chance! After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Apolo Bladi was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 57th minute. Reta AFC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Adrian Inge received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Basilio Garikoitz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Fabricio Fortun in the 60thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Basilio Garikoitz, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Basilio Garikoitz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Apolo Bladi in the 65th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Adrian Inge's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Basilio Garikoitz was relentless in the 68th minute of the game. In the 69th minute the ball was on its way in behind ALMAGRO's goalkeeper Basilio Garikoitz, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 70th match minute, ALMAGRO was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Esteve Millan to maneuver through the defense. In the 71st minute, Apolo Bladi 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. Basilio Garikoitz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Apolo Bladi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, ALMAGRO's Basilio Garikoitz got control of the ball when Adrian Inge tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Adrian Inge in the 81st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Basilio Garikoitz saved ALMAGRO from getting behind. In the 82nd match minute, Reta AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zacarias Martino to maneuver through the defense. The excitement rose when ALMAGRO's Eloy Dei after 84 played minutes turned away three defenders near the goal, and after that shot a ball that was too difficult for Reta AFC's goalkeeper to hold. Score! 1-1. Ermegildo Jakobe made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Siro Quintan in the 88th minute of play. Zacarias Martino charged in rather forcefully in the 93rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Zacarias Martino the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 93 played minutes Reta AFC got a freekick which was hit by Zacarias Martino. It was beautiful to see ALMAGRO's Eloy Dei in action when he in the 95th minute dribbled his way through a couple of opponents and the fired away a shot from almost standing still. First the ball seemed to get in, but turned out to be on the outside of the net. A great chance! When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Reta AFC players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.