U18 League

Estadio Hacha y Tiza
Spectators: 151 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) Martinez Dibusz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nicanor Fanuco in the 3rd minute of play. Joel Nuxila might have been able to make a better finish in the 8th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Evelio Naike. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Joel Nuxila ran back to his position shaking his head. When the match clock showed 10 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Nicanor Fanuco sped through Metapalo FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Martinez Dibusz. Paulino Gabino kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice moves Mariano Eliu could shoot a difficult shot in the 14th minute, which Evelio Naike however easily saved by the left post. In the 15th minute Nicanor Fanuco shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Martinez Dibusz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Metapalo FC's Segundo Roland got a free kick in the 19th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nicanor Fanuco in the 24th minute of play forced Metapalo FC's goalkeeper Martinez Dibusz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 26 minutes had been played when some careless play by Metapalo FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Fulgencio Tiadoro was slow to take the kick. During this time Las Palmas's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Fulgencio Tiadoro almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Metapalo FC's Martinez Dibusz did a great save. In the 31st minute, Albano Austin 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. 37 minutes into the match, Las Palmas's goalkeeper Evelio Naike had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mariano Eliu. Ruben Peruxu hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. 0-3 became the score in the 42nd minute when Nicanor Fanuco elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. After the first half Las Palmas were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

In the 51st minute Nicanor Fanuco shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Martinez Dibusz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Damaso Lia fell near the penalty area in the 53rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Las Palmas's protests and gave Damaso Lia a yellow card for diving instead. Damaso Lia hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. Evelio Naike took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Nuxila, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Lino Godoy during the 61st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Las Palmas getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Lino Godoy hit a great ball. Evelio Naike made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joel Nuxila in the 65th minute of play. Evelio Naike showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joel Nuxila in the 66th minute of the match. Metapalo FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 68th minute, when Nicanor Fanuco scored to the left of an out of position Martinez Dibusz, making the score, 0-4. Nicanor Fanucos short, quick shot in the 73rdth minute got Martinez Dibusz to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nicanor Fanuco in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Martinez Dibusz saved Metapalo FC from getting behind. 80 minutes into the match, Metapalo FC's goalkeeper Martinez Dibusz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nicanor Fanuco. When Carolo Colon fell near the penalty area in the 80th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Metapalo FC's protests and gave Carolo Colon a yellow card for diving instead. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 80th minute of the game. One of Metapalo FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Las Palmas:s goal. In the 82nd minute there was a penalty for Las Palmas. Fulgencio Tiadoro stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Martinez Dibusz. 0-5. A collision led to Las Palmas getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Lino Godoy hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Metapalo FC's Segundo Roland got a free kick in the 90th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Nuxila in the 92nd minute of play forced Las Palmas's goalkeeper Evelio Naike to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Las Palmas walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.