League

Pasleam
Spectators: 6671 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1671, VIP seats: 0) Pasleam AFC's Lisandro Berto started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. If Lisandro Berto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 11th minute, Leales's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Lisandro Berto fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Vinicio Goi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hector Espiridion in the 14th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Pasleam AFC's Lisandro Berto slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Ricardo Taurino. That made the score 2-0 after 18 minutes of play. After 22 minutes, Alvaro Barto mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Leales and the Pasleam AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 22nd minute, Alvaro Barto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ricardo Kemen's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ricardo Taurino read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 24th minute of play. After 24 played minutes Leales got a freekick which was hit by Felipe Rudolfo. 31 minutes into the game, Leales's Alvaro Barto nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Vinicio Goi made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Ricardo Taurino was out of position in the 35 minute of play, and Lisandro Berto capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Lisandro Berto really showed his touch with that goal: 3-1. In the 38th minute Lisandro Berto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ricardo Taurino saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 46 minutes into the game, Miguel Salbatore was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pasleam AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Leales the free kick. Miguel Salbatore hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. In the 49th minute of the match Leales got a corner. Pasleam AFC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Ruben Burni ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led Leales's Ruben Burni to fire away a dangerous shot which Vinicio Goi despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Af the end of the first half the score was 3-1. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Alvaro Barto made a kick off. Ricardo Kemen recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 55th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 57th minute of the match Eriberto Frederico sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ricardo Taurino skillfully saved the ball. Ruben Burni hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. In the 59th minute, Eriberto Frederico left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Pasleam AFC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-1. A collision led to Leales getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Felipe Rudolfo hit a great ball. Vinicio Goi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Hector Espiridion in the 67th minute. In the 73rd minute, Hector Espiridion hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 74th minute, Ricardo Kemen 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. After a defensive mix-up in Pasleam AFC's zone, Alvaro Barto stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Vinicio Goi came out of the goal and Alvaro Barto tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Miguel Salbatore was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 79 minutes had been played. After a rather tough play, Pasleam AFC's Miguel Salbatore got a free kick in the 80th minute. After recieving a nice pass, Leales's Ruben Burni tried to score from far away in the 81st minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Vinicio Goi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alvaro Barto, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. Alvaro Barto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Vinicio Goi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 86th minute, Sebastian Abajas made a precise shot to the right of Vinicio Goi. Pasleam AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-2. 91 minutes into the match, Alvaro Barto dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Vinicio Goi, 4-3. Alvaro Barto recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 96th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Vinicio Goi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alvaro Barto, who was totally free with the ball in the 99th minute. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Pasleam AFC had won after a very even match.