League

La Bombonera
Spectators: 6802 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1659, VIP seats: 143) Xeneises's Emanuel Txartiko 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. In the 3rd minute Natalio Uxio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gonzalo Toli saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Xeneises's Emanuel Txartiko in the 8th minute got a chance for a shot 8th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Gordo Batata's goalie prevented a goal. In the 9th match minute, Gordo Batata was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Apolo Gamus to maneuver through the defense. 12 minutes into the match, Gordo Batata's goalkeeper Gonzalo Toli had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ivan Sal. 13 minutes into the match, Gordo Batata's goalkeeper Gonzalo Toli had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Godofredo Bero. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ivan Sal got free with Gonzalo Toli in the 14th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After some careless play in the Gordo Batata defense, Ivan Sal kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Gonzalo Toli. The Gordo Batata fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Gonzalo Toli should have stopped the shot. Gonzalo Toli made a fantastic save in the 21st minute, when Ivan Sal sent off a good shot on target. The audience was convinced that Emanuel Txartiko's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Gonzalo Toli was relentless in the 21st minute of the game. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Emanuel Txartiko in the 22nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gonzalo Toli prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Xeneises's Ciriaco Sabin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ricardo Eduino in the 24th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ricardo Eduino in the 25th minute of play forced Xeneises's goalkeeper Ciriaco Sabin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ivan Sal could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 26th minute of the match, but Gonzalo Toli made a huge save. Xeneises's Godofredo Bero suffered a concussion in the 27th minute, after a hard challenge, and had to leave the field. 27 minutes into the game, Apolo Gamus was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Gordo Batata's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Xeneises the free kick. 31 minutes into the match, Xeneises's goal looked a bit too open when Paolo Cordeara came free, but Ciriaco Sabin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Ricardo Eduino fell near the penalty area in the 34th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Gordo Batata's protests and gave Ricardo Eduino a yellow card for diving instead. Ricardo Eduino kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. Nicolás Aba-Even lost his temper 35 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. The supporters of Xeneises booed when Gordo Batata was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nicolás Aba-Even didn't get a good kick on the ball. 38 minutes into the match, Gordo Batata's goalkeeper Gonzalo Toli had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ivan Sal. 40 minutes into the game, Benigno Dominguez cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Ciriaco Sabin was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 42nd match minute, Xeneises was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Manuel Garikoitz to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ivan Sal got free with Gonzalo Toli in the 45th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ciriaco Sabin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paolo Cordeara, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Benigno Dominguez stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 61st minute Emanuel Txartiko shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gonzalo Toli saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 62 minutes into the match, Xeneises's goal looked a bit too open when Benigno Dominguez came free, but Ciriaco Sabin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Gordo Batata getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Braulio Berbiz hit a great ball. Gordo Batata's Gonzalo Toli played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ivan Sal in the 72nd minute of play. Ciriaco Sabin made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ricardo Eduino in the 74th minute. Eusebio Martxel hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. Gonzalo Toli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ivan Sal, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. In the 79th minute, Jacobo Rumaldo made a precise shot to the right of Gonzalo Toli. Gordo Batata's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-1. Gonzalo Toli stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Emanuel Txartiko's shot from short distance in the 82nd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jacobo Rumaldo in the 85th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gonzalo Toli prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Gordo Batata's Gonzalo Toli played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emanuel Txartiko in the 87th minute of play. 89 minutes into the match, Gordo Batata's goal looked a bit too open when Ivan Sal came free, but Gonzalo Toli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gonzalo Toli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emanuel Txartiko, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.