League

Colisseum Arena
Spectators: 7288 (Terracing: 5468, Seating: 1676, VIP seats: 144) Alfredas Laurinavičius started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Simon Vistruario made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Silvestre Abreu in the 6th minute of play. A collision led to Gladiadores de Zión getting a freekick after 8 minutes play. Adan Piorno hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 11th minute, Severo Obeko managed to get in a good position for a shot. Gladiadores de Zión's supporters rose to their feet, but Severo Obeko was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Silvestre Walme breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A hard shot 14 in the game by Alfredas Laurinavičius from a close distance when the talented Silvestre Walme managed to make a qualified save. Deportivo Union's players were relieved. Alfredas Laurinavičius who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 16thth minute tested the skills of Silvestre Walme when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After 18 minutes of play, Deportivo Union's Silvestre Abreu made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Simon Vistruario was left in no man's land by his defense there! The Deportivo Union fans' excitement grew in the 22nd match minute when Deportivo Union's Silvestre Abreu 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 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Fulgencio Seme's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Simon Vistruario read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 25th minute of play. When Gladiadores de Zión's Alfredas Laurinavičius in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Deportivo Union's goalie prevented a goal. In the 29th minute, Silvestre Abreu made a precise shot to the right of Simon Vistruario. Gladiadores de Zión's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-3. 33 minutes into the match, Gladiadores de Zión's goal looked a bit too open when Silvestre Abreu came free, but Simon Vistruario reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 37 minutes, Venancio Oskitz mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Deportivo Union and the Gladiadores de Zión players grew even worse after the yellow card. Deportivo Union's Silvestre Walme proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 40th minute of the match, managed to save Deportivo Union from getting a goal against them. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alfredas Laurinavičius got free with Silvestre Walme in the 43rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Alfredas Laurinavičius hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. Venancio Oskitz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Prospero Checa to make the kick off. Venancio Oskitz blasted a shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Simon Vistruario having to make a save. After 55 played minutes Gladiadores de Zión got a freekick which was hit by Alfredas Laurinavičius. A collision led to Deportivo Union getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Zenon Porajewski hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Deportivo Union's zone, Alfredas Laurinavičius stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Silvestre Walme came out of the goal and Alfredas Laurinavičius tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some careless play in the Gladiadores de Zión defense, Silvestre Abreu kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Simon Vistruario. The Gladiadores de Zión fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Simon Vistruario should have stopped the shot. The supporters of Deportivo Union booed when Gladiadores de Zión was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dante Montrel didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 75th minute, Alfredas Laurinavičius 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. In the 78th minute, Deportivo Union's Prospero Checa ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Simon Vistruario. Simon Vistruario yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-5. With 89 minutes on the clock, Benigno Prejun commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After 89 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Gladiadores de Zión!