League

Jicaral
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Maria Buron got the match started through his kick off. When the match clock showed 3 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Mel Trullols sped through Jicaral's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Lekubegi Pidrola. After a rather tough play, Jicaral's Leonardo Cantillo got a free kick in the 6th minute. After 13 minutes, Chesus Sarri mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Jicaral and the Magnaripa players grew even worse after the yellow card. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mel Trullols in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lekubegi Pidrola prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Iratxo Zabalo fell near the penalty area in the 25th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Magnaripa's protests and gave Iratxo Zabalo a yellow card for diving instead. After 25 played minutes Magnaripa got a freekick which was hit by Iratxo Zabalo. Lekubegi Pidrola made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mel Trullols in the 32nd minute of play. After 35 minutes, Mel Trullols made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. Jicaral's Lekubegi Pidrola tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. 39 minutes into the game, Magnaripa's Mel Trullols nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Lekubegi Pidrola made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. Chorache Aya's late challenge caught a Magnaripa's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Chorache Aya helped the player get up and apologised. After 44 played minutes Jicaral got a freekick which was hit by Chorache Aya. When Magnaripa's Mel Trullols in the 46th minute got a chance for a shot 46th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Jicaral's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, Jicaral's Leonardo Cantillo got a free kick in the 47th minute. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mel Trullols made a kick off. Mel Trullols in the 52ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Lekubegi Pidrola, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Froilan Sauto got free with Lekubegi Pidrola in the 53rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Mel Trullols recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 55th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Gillermo Carranza came up free with the goalie in the 58th minute, the Magnaripa 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 Gillermo Carranza couldn't finish the play. In the 63rd minute, one of Jicaral:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Jicaral. The score was 0-4 after a penalty in the 64th minute, where Magnaripa:s Mel Trullols tricked Jicaral:s Lekubegi Pidrola with a difficult ball by the left post. In the 71st minute, Leonardo Cantillo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 75th minute, Mel Trullols 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. 80 minutes into the game, Mel Trullols recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Lekubegi Pidrola. Mel Trullols showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-5. Chesus Sarri recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Mel Trullols could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 91st minute of the match, but Lekubegi Pidrola made a huge save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mel Trullols in the 97th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lekubegi Pidrola prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The Jicaral fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Magnaripa were clearly better and deserved to take the win.