League

Vancouver Arena
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Burni Espinareda got the match started through his kick off. In the 13th minute the ball was on its way in behind Vancouver FC's goalkeeper Cesaro Cascallana, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Napo Blanco FC's Txerran Torre played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Teodoro Vitoria in the 17th minute of play. After some careless play in the Napo Blanco FC defense, Ciriaco Izquierdo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Txerran Torre. The Napo Blanco FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Txerran Torre should have stopped the shot. After 22 played minutes Napo Blanco FC got a freekick which was hit by Ubelteso Seto. An unexpectedly hard shot by Teodoro Vitoria in the 27th minute of play forced Napo Blanco FC's goalkeeper Txerran Torre to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 28th minute Teodoro Vitoria shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Txerran Torre saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ubelteso Seto kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. Ubelteso Seto hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. Txerran Torre showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Teodoro Vitoria, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. After having played for 38 minutes, Rolado Pita managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Vancouver FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rolado Pita was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ciriaco Izquierdo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 41st minute of the match, but Txerran Torre made a huge save. In the 44th minute, Teodoro Vitoria 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. When the match had gone on for 49 minutes, Teodoro Vitoria took a quick shot and it went in 2-0 without a chance for Txerran Torre to make any attempt to save it. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Teodoro Vitoria made a kick off. Napo Blanco FC's Txerran Torre played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ciriaco Izquierdo in the 56th minute of play. Napo Blanco FC's Txerran Torre played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Modestio Martines in the 59th minute of play. 61 minutes into the match, Napo Blanco FC's goal looked a bit too open when Teodoro Vitoria came free, but Txerran Torre reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 63 minutes had been played when some careless play by Napo Blanco FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Sandaili Acebero was slow to take the kick. During this time Vancouver FC's players had a chance to rest. The corner led to Vancouver FC's Teodoro Vitoria getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Teodoro Vitoria in the 66th minute of play forced Napo Blanco FC's goalkeeper Txerran Torre to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Burni Espinareda during the 67th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Burni Espinareda hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. Txerran Torre made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ciriaco Izquierdo in the 68th minute of play. In the 71st minute, Burni Espinareda 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. In the 72nd minute, Zaquiel Armijo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 3-0 became the score in the 74th minute when Ciriaco Izquierdo elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. After some careless play in the Napo Blanco FC defense, Modestio Martines kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Txerran Torre. The Napo Blanco FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Txerran Torre should have stopped the shot. Teodoro Vitoria sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Napo Blanco FC's Txerran Torre played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Teodoro Vitoria in the 84th minute of play. The supporters of Vancouver FC booed when Napo Blanco FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ubelteso Seto didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Vancouver FC's zone, Burni Espinareda stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cesaro Cascallana came out of the goal and Burni Espinareda tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ekaitz Gadea's late challenge caught a Vancouver FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ekaitz Gadea helped the player get up and apologised. In the 94th minute, Ekaitz Gadea hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Txerran Torre made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ciriaco Izquierdo in the 96th minute of play. There was no doubt that Vancouver FC were the better team. Vancouver FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.