League

Guaica
Spectators: 6775 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1775, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Vicemte Pro started the match with the kick off. Tirso Arzube succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-0 in the 3rd playminute. Tirso Arzube blasted a shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Gabrio Cotillo having to make a save. After a defensive mix-up in Ipacarai's zone, Tirso Arzube stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gabrio Cotillo came out of the goal and Tirso Arzube tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Tirso Arzube fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gabrio Cotillo having to interfere. In the 19th match minute, Ipacarai was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fidele Pardemanos to maneuver through the defense. In the 24th minute, Emilio Rugama 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. Gabrio Cotillo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Faron Urigarri, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 33rd match minute, Guaica FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tirso Arzube to maneuver through the defense. Xabel Baños made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vicemte Pro in the 37th minute of play. Gabrio Cotillo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Faron Urigarri, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Faron Urigarri made a kick off. The crowd rose to their feet as Ipacarai's Vicemte Pro slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Xabel Baños. That made the score 2-2 after 55 minutes of play. In the 59th minute, Gau Varaona hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ipacarai's Gabrio Cotillo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tirso Arzube in the 61st minute of play. Faron Urigarri sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 68th minute, Emilio Rugama hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 70 minutes, Tirso Arzube managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Guaica FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tirso Arzube was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 81 minutes into the match, Ipacarai's Emilio Rugama sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Xabel Baños narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Gau Varaona's late challenge caught a Guaica FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Gau Varaona helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Guaica FC booed when Ipacarai was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gau Varaona didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tirso Arzube in the 88th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gabrio Cotillo saved Ipacarai from getting behind. Vicemte Pro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Xabel Baños tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Faron Urigarri in the 94th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gabrio Cotillo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 97th match minute, Ipacarai was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fidele Pardemanos to maneuver through the defense. Ipacarai's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.