U18 League

Chorroarín Arena
Spectators: 174 (Terracing: 131, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Julian Abaunza kicked off to start the match. In the 8th minute Abel Uzuri shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eloy Asier saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 10 minutes Chorroarín's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Baldomiro Guerrero who took care of the corner kick. Eloy Asier showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jeronimo Bertin, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jeronimo Bertin in the 14th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Eloy Asier prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Federico Normando showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Filiberto Lon, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. In the 31st minute the ball was on its way in behind Chorroarín's goalkeeper Eloy Asier, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The supporters of Chorroarín booed when Bendito Sea El Fernet was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jeronimo Bertin didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 36 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Bendito Sea El Fernet! A collision led to Bendito Sea El Fernet getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Jeronimo Bertin hit a great ball. In the 42nd minute Julian Abaunza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Federico Normando saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Jeronimo Bertin made a kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Anacleto Franco in the 52nd minute of play forced Chorroarín's goalkeeper Eloy Asier to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 54th match minute, Bendito Sea El Fernet was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mario Tipi to maneuver through the defense. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 64th minute of the game. One of Chorroarín:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Bendito Sea El Fernet:s goal. When the match had been going on for 65 minutes, Bendito Sea El Fernet's Baldomiro Guerrero got an opportunity to shoot a penalty. He stayed cool and waited for the goalkeeper to move, before he confidently shot the ball into the goal, to the left of Eloy Asier. Chorroarín made a substitution. Delmar Romelio replaced Honorio Baladi. Chorroarín made a substitution. Abel Jayvier replaced Elpidio Tavio. Wilfredo Igon fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eloy Asier having to interfere. In the 82nd minute Filiberto Lon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Federico Normando saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.