League

Federico O. Saroldi
Spectators: 5100 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 100) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Victorino Manterola took the kick off in the first half of the match. Llorienzo Olano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Huly Mortal, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Club Atlético River Plate's Llorienzo Olano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tuste Alcega in the 10th minute of play. Club Atlético River Plate's Cruz Valls managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Ikatz Sombredo in the 15 minute of the game. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Hugo Sayas during the 27th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 27th match minute, Club Atlético River Plate was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hugo Sayas to maneuver through the defense. When Mannuel Felipez came up free with the goalie in the 35th minute, the Club Atlético River Plate 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 Mannuel Felipez couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Huly Mortal in the 37th minute of play forced Club Atlético River Plate's goalkeeper Llorienzo Olano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Llorienzo Olano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Victorino Manterola, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. Llorienzo Olano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Huly Mortal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Huly Mortal's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Llorienzo Olano read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 43rd minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Huly Mortal in the 45th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Llorienzo Olano prevented the ball from getting in the gole.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Isaio Pendones made a kick off. With his leg Llorienzo Olano managed to avoid a goal in the 53rdth minute, when Joanico FC's Huly Mortal fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Huly Mortal 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. The referee felt a red card was in order, 58 minutes into the game, when Milio Prego put in a rough tackle. Donato Alfaro shot the penalty kick right outside the post. The supporters of Joanico FC booed when Club Atlético River Plate was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gaitan Pescatori didn't get a good kick on the ball. Llorienzo Olano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Victorino Manterola, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 72 minutes into the match, Club Atlético River Plate's goal looked a bit too open when Victorino Manterola came free, but Llorienzo Olano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Llorienzo Olano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Victorino Manterola in the 76th minute of play. When Gaitan Pescatori fell near the penalty area in the 77th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Club Atlético River Plate's protests and gave Gaitan Pescatori a yellow card for diving instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Victorino Manterola in the 82nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Llorienzo Olano saved Club Atlético River Plate from getting behind. Ikatz Sombredo hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Joanico FC's zone, Hugo Sayas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Siro Cordon came out of the goal and Hugo Sayas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Llorienzo Olano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Victorino Manterola, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. In the 96th minute, Isaio Pendones hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 97 minutes into the match, Joanico FC's Donato Alfaro broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. The Joanico FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.