League

Americano de Bogota
Spectators: 5014 (Terracing: 4002, Seating: 1004, VIP seats: 8) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Izotz Estivariz started the match with the kick off. After a rather tough play, Americano's Phelipe Pose got a free kick in the 5th minute. After having played for 8 minutes, Tebaldo Peinado managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Americano's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tebaldo Peinado was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Gilmar Bajuelo took the ball and in the 13 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ugutz Pacios. Ugutz Pacios dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. After 16 played minutes Americano got a freekick which was hit by Hipolito Luengo. 17 minutes into the game, Gladiadores F.C's Manel Godos nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ugutz Pacios made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Ugutz Pacios took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Denis Reza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Chano Caseres fell near the penalty area in the 32nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Americano's protests and gave Chano Caseres a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Gladiadores F.C booed when Americano was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Chano Caseres didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Manel Godos in the 38th minute of play forced Americano's goalkeeper Ugutz Pacios to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 43rd match minute, Americano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rigoberto Asas to maneuver through the defense. The Americano players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Gladiadores F.C were winning 0-2.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Denis Reza to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Manel Godos ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Ugutz Pacios was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-3. Ugutz Pacios made an important save on a dangerous shot by Manel Godos in the 58th minute. In the 59th match minute, Americano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hipolito Luengo to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 69 minutes, Indar Belorado managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Americano's supporters crossed their fingers, but Indar Belorado was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Izotz Estivariz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tebaldo Peinado in the 77th minute of play forced Gladiadores F.C's goalkeeper Xanti Migolla to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ugutz Pacios took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Denis Reza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The crowd rose to their feet as Gladiadores F.C's Denis Reza slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Ugutz Pacios. That made the score 0-4 after 84 minutes of play. Izotz Estivariz kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. After 94 minutes, Rigoberto Asas mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Americano and the Gladiadores F.C players grew even worse after the yellow card. Gladiadores F.C's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.