League

Payara
Spectators: 6712 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1712, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Filipe Alarcon made the kick off which started today's match. In the 9th minute, Filipe Alarcon left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Encrucifada FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. After 13 played minutes Encrucifada FC got a freekick which was hit by Filipe Alarcon. After 14 played minutes Jaizki Moro could catch the ball where he stood relatively free a bit outside the goal and without hesitation he completed 1-1 into the left cross. After 20 played minutes Payara got a freekick which was hit by Toro Fontano. After 23 played minutes Payara got a freekick which was hit by Sesuldo Galdia. 31 minutes into the match, Payara's goal looked a bit too open when Gustavo Cerda came free, but Josue Paratorrecilla reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Payara booed when Encrucifada FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zeru Irastorza didn't get a good kick on the ball. Castulo Eguizabal fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Benjamin Cabezas having to interfere. Mingo Cuenca charged in rather forcefully in the 38th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mingo Cuenca the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Encrucifada FC's Mingo Cuenca got a free kick in the 38th minute. A hard shot 40 in the game by Castulo Eguizabal from a close distance when the talented Benjamin Cabezas managed to make a qualified save. Encrucifada FC's players were relieved. 40 minutes into the game, Bazkoare Basozabal was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Encrucifada FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Payara the free kick. In the 40th minute, Bazkoare Basozabal hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With an all-out effort, Payara's Benjamin Cabezas threw himself towards the right post 42 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Jaizki Moro, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After the first half Encrucifada FC were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Jaizki Moro stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Filipe Alarcon recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 51st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Benjamin Cabezas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Castulo Eguizabal in the 57th minute of the match. Castulo Eguizabal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Encrucifada FC's Benjamin Cabezas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jaizki Moro in the 60th minute of play. With a little luck, Payara's Josue Paratorrecilla got control of the ball when Gustavo Cerda tried to sneak it across the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ederono Terron during the 63rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 63 played minutes Payara got a freekick which was hit by Ederono Terron. When Gustavo Cerda came up free with the goalie in the 65th minute, the Encrucifada FC 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 Gustavo Cerda couldn't finish the play. Benjamin Cabezas stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Castulo Eguizabal's shot from short distance in the 70th minute. Bazkoare Basozabal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 79th minute the ball was on its way in behind Payara's goalkeeper Josue Paratorrecilla, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 83 played minutes Encrucifada FC got a freekick which was hit by Rolando Losada. In the 88th minute, Bazkoare Basozabal hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jaizki Moro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gustavo Cerda did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-3 to the left of a surprised Josue Paratorrecilla 97 minutes into the match. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Encrucifada FC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.