League

El Fortín
Spectators: 7128 (Terracing: 5347, Seating: 1640, VIP seats: 141) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Abel Nastasio kicked off to start the match. In the 4th minute, Dante Orti hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The long shot by Alfonso Sendoa in the 5th minute really tested Leandro Ihazintu's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. In the 8th minute of the match Ostendi got a corner. Villa Mitre's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Julio Dolcet ran over to the corner to take the kick. Maximo Ordono tried to clear up in front of the goal, but didn't succeed and rather the ball rolled into the own goal to the right of a despaired Saul Azeari. An unnecessary self made goal, 0-1 in the 9th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Villa Mitre's zone, Haroldo Bazkoare stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Saul Azeari came out of the goal and Haroldo Bazkoare tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Saul Azeari showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aurelio Mateo in the 14th minute of the match. Ostendi's Leandro Ihazintu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abel Nastasio in the 15th minute of play. Saul Azeari showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dante Orti in the 19th minute of the match. Ostendi's Leandro Ihazintu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abel Nastasio in the 20th minute of play. In the 23rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Villa Mitre's goalkeeper Saul Azeari, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Leandro Ihazintu had in the 30thth minute some difficulties stopping Alfonso Sendoa's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Abel Nastasio in the 32nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Leandro Ihazintu saved Ostendi from getting behind. After 34 played minutes Ostendi got a freekick which was hit by Ceferino Gonzo. In the 36th minute, Hilario Medardo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some careless play in the Villa Mitre defense, Haroldo Bazkoare kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Saul Azeari. The Villa Mitre fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Saul Azeari should have stopped the shot. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dante Orti during the 43rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 43rd match minute, Ostendi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dante Orti to maneuver through the defense. In the 46th match minute, Villa Mitre was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Patricio Primo to maneuver through the defense.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Haroldo Bazkoare to strike the kick off in the second half. Ostendi's Leandro Ihazintu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hilario Medardo in the 52nd minute of play. In the 53rd match minute, Villa Mitre was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alfonso Sendoa to maneuver through the defense. Aurelio Mateo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Villa Mitre's defense didn't have a chance, in the 58th minute, when Aurelio Mateo scored to the left of an out of position Saul Azeari, making the score, 1-3. Haroldo Bazkoare's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 61stth minute, Saul Azeari skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Angelino Loren took the ball and in the 69 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Leandro Ihazintu. Leandro Ihazintu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-3. 77 minutes into the match, Villa Mitre's goal looked a bit too open when Aurelio Mateo came free, but Saul Azeari reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet as Aurelio Mateo kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Saul Azeari. That made the score 2-4 in the 78 minute of play. If Aurelio Mateo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Aurelio Mateo came up free with the goalie in the 90th minute, the Ostendi 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 Aurelio Mateo couldn't finish the play. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Ostendi eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.