League

El Gallardo
Spectators: 8002 (Terracing: 6003, Seating: 1840, VIP seats: 159) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Beremundo Rendueles kicked off to start the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ladislao Ricoy got free with Barros Mioño in the 7th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Neto Romano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Barros Mioño having to interfere. When Lucila Millan fell near the penalty area in the 17th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Chachani's protests and gave Lucila Millan a yellow card for diving instead. Lucila Millan got his second yellow card in the match during the 19th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. After a rather tough play, Chachani's Lucila Millan got a free kick in the 20th minute. After 22 played minutes Chachani got a freekick which was hit by Jacob Magarinos. When Sporting Cristal's Neto Romano in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Chachani's goalie prevented a goal. After 27 minutes, Dacio Goñi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Sporting Cristal and the Chachani players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 27 played minutes Sporting Cristal got a freekick which was hit by Dacio Goñi. The Chachani fans' excitement grew in the 29th match minute when Chachani's Gabon Millera looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Adriano Dosal kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. When Dacio Goñi was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 38 minutes had been played. After 39 played minutes Sporting Cristal got a freekick which was hit by Dacio Goñi. Chaime Tarsa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Basajaun Valencina tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Basajaun Valencina took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gabon Millera, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ladislao Ricoy was the one to do the kick off. Beremundo Rendueles kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. In the 55th minute, Gabon Millera made a precise shot to the right of Basajaun Valencina. Sporting Cristal's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. A hard shot 59 in the game by Gabon Millera from a close distance when the talented Basajaun Valencina managed to make a qualified save. Sporting Cristal's players were relieved. In the 61st minute, Ladislao Ricoy 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. Agustin Fitado's late challenge caught a Chachani's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Agustin Fitado helped the player get up and apologised. Agustin Fitado kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. With a little luck, Sporting Cristal's Basajaun Valencina got control of the ball when Gabon Millera tried to sneak it across the goal line. Chaime Tarsa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Basajaun Valencina tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Dacio Betances fell near the penalty area in the 72nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Chachani's protests and gave Dacio Betances a yellow card for diving instead. In the 72nd match minute, Chachani was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dacio Betances to maneuver through the defense. 77 minutes into the match, Sporting Cristal's Ladislao Ricoy sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Barros Mioño narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Ladislao Ricoy struck a weak shot in the 79th minute. Barros Mioño didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sporting Cristal. After a defensive mix-up in Sporting Cristal's zone, Gabon Millera stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Basajaun Valencina came out of the goal and Gabon Millera tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 82nd minute, Jacob Magarinos 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. Basajaun Valencina made a fantastic save in the 84th minute, when Gabon Millera sent off a good shot on target. The Chachani players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.