U18 League

Regent Park
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Anacleto Cisco started the match with the kick off. In the 2nd minute, Arsenio Canor hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Eloy Polentzi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Romeo Florinio, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. After a rather tough play, Copérnico F.C.'s Anacleto Cisco got a free kick in the 6th minute. Eloy Polentzi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pablo Horado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 16 minutes into the match, CERPA's goal looked a bit too open when Anacleto Cisco came free, but Bernabe Arano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to CERPA getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Teofilo Gipuzkoa hit a great ball. Ermegildo Gora kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. In the 24th minute, Arnoldo Sergi reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Bernabe Arano. The goal made the score 1-0. Bernabe Arano made a fantastic save in the 30th minute, when Anacleto Cisco sent off a good shot on target. Ermegildo Gora kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Arnoldo Sergi got free with Bernabe Arano in the 39th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 40th minute, Samuel Quilo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Anacleto Ponciano fell near the penalty area in the 45th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Copérnico F.C.'s protests and gave Anacleto Ponciano a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of CERPA booed when Copérnico F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anacleto Ponciano didn't get a good kick on the ball. 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 Romeo Florinio made a kick off. Anacleto Cisco might have been able to make a better finish in the 56th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Bernabe Arano. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Anacleto Cisco ran back to his position shaking his head. During the 56th minute of the match Anacleto Ponciano completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Anacleto Ponciano a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. A collision led to Copérnico F.C. getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Anacleto Cisco hit a great ball. 69 minutes into the match, Copérnico F.C.'s goalkeeper Eloy Polentzi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Romeo Florinio. After a defensive mix-up in Copérnico F.C.'s zone, Pablo Horado stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Eloy Polentzi came out of the goal and Pablo Horado tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Pablo Horado struck a weak shot in the 76th minute. Eloy Polentzi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for CERPA. In the 78th minute, Evelio Mendez made a precise shot to the right of Eloy Polentzi. Copérnico F.C.'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. When CERPA's Romeo Florinio in the 82nd minute got a chance for a shot 82nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Copérnico F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. In the 84th minute, Pablo Horado reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Eloy Polentzi. The goal made the score 1-2. A collision led to Copérnico F.C. getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Sixto Ugaitz hit a great ball. Eloy Polentzi was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 87th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Serafin Luke. Braulio Domenec hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. After having played for 92 minutes, Serafin Luke managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. CERPA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Serafin Luke was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The CERPA 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.