League

ESTADIO DEL TRUENO
Spectators: 6549 (Terracing: 5642, Seating: 783, VIP seats: 124) Monaco FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Gelacio Ruiz in the 5th minute. After taking down the ball on Monaco FC's corner Gelacio Ruiz fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Mendiko Fito quite easily take care of the ball. 9 minutes into the game, Asur Villalobos cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Mendiko Fito was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 12 minutes into the game, Edur Anda was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Monaco FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Melwood the free kick. Edur Anda kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Etxepare Verdenosa during the 17th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Etxepare Verdenosa kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. Asur Villalobos struck a weak shot in the 18th minute. Mendiko Fito didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Monaco FC. Zanin Angić fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Enmanuel Areta having to interfere. If Frisco Guiles had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. When Asur Villalobos fell near the penalty area in the 38th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Monaco FC's protests and gave Asur Villalobos a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Monaco FC getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Asur Villalobos hit a great ball. Frisco Guiles sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Generosb Esparza fired away a difficult shot at goal in the 45th minute. He almost succeeded, but the ball went over. It was a very nice shot. 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 Frisco Guiles made a kick off. After having played for 52 minutes, Orti Briñas managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Melwood's supporters crossed their fingers, but Orti Briñas was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After having played for 53 minutes, Frisco Guiles managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Melwood's supporters crossed their fingers, but Frisco Guiles was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Zaquiel Leyarte's late challenge caught a Monaco FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Zaquiel Leyarte helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Monaco FC booed when Melwood was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zaquiel Leyarte didn't get a good kick on the ball. Guillermo Alarcon hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. Melwood's Frisco Guiles got a good chance for a goal in the 66th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Monaco FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 68th minute, when Zanin Angić scored to the left of an out of position Enmanuel Areta, making the score, 2-2. After 75 played minutes Monaco FC got a freekick which was hit by Guipuzkoa Estrada. Frisco Guiless short, quick shot in the 76thth minute got Enmanuel Areta to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 80 minutes into the match, Melwood's goal looked a bit too open when Ysmael Hero came free, but Mendiko Fito reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 82nd minute, Melwood's Frisco Guiles dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-3. In the 95th minute, Ysmael Hero ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Mendiko Fito was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-3. Monaco FC succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though Melwood had controlled the match.