League

Estadio Barracas
Spectators: 6813 (Terracing: 5100, Seating: 1703, VIP seats: 10) Cristo Bilintx started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. After 6 minutes of play, Popoy's Placido Paul made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Gustavo Estebe was left in no man's land by his defense there! 9 minutes into the match, Manuel Sadurni notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Popoy's Armando Jaunti. Armando Jaunti was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Armando Jaunti was out of position in the 12 minute of play, and Manuel Sadurni capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Manuel Sadurni really showed his touch with that goal: 2-1. After 17 minutes, Rolando Gilen mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Popoy and the Club Atlético Monterrey players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Club Atlético Monterrey booed when Popoy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rolando Gilen didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Eloy Policarpio during the 30th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Eloy Policarpio kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. Gustavo Estebe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristo Bilintx, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Placido Paul in the 36th minute of play forced Club Atlético Monterrey's goalkeeper Gustavo Estebe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Club Atlético Monterrey booed when Popoy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Martin Arotza didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Manuel Sadurni in the 44th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Armando Jaunti prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Club Atlético Monterrey's Patricio Ralondo got a free kick in the 46th minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Manuel Sadurni stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After 50 played minutes Popoy got a freekick which was hit by Martin Arotza. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Manuel Sadurni in the 53rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Armando Jaunti saved Popoy from getting behind. 55 minutes into the match, Popoy's goal looked a bit too open when Manuel Sadurni came free, but Armando Jaunti reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Armando Jaunti showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Placido Patrido, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Damaso Ferrer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Armando Jaunti showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Manuel Sadurni, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. Martin Arotza was shown his second yellow card after 67 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After 75 minutes of play Club Atlético Monterrey's Eloy Policarpio was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. After a rather tough play, Club Atlético Monterrey's Eloy Policarpio got a free kick in the 77th minute. Placido Patrido kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. When Cristo Bilintx fell near the penalty area in the 87th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Popoy's protests and gave Cristo Bilintx a yellow card for diving instead. After 87 played minutes Popoy got a freekick which was hit by Cristo Bilintx. If Pablo Nesor had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 96 minutes into the game, Roque Onofre cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-1. Armando Jaunti was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in.