U18 League

SOF
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Jaime Micael made the kick off which started today's match. Jose Polentzi was extremely unlucky when he, in the 2nd minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Jose Polentzi's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 3rdth minute, Samuel Jordy skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. When Jose Polentzi fell near the penalty area in the 4th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Soflov FC's protests and gave Jose Polentzi a yellow card for diving instead. After 4 played minutes Soflov FC got a freekick which was hit by Jose Polentzi. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 7th minute of the game. One of Soflov FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Kalessin:s goal. After 12 played minutes Soflov FC got a freekick which was hit by Daniel Figueroa. The supporters of Kalessin booed when Soflov FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ramiro Iraido didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee felt a red card was in order, 28 minutes into the game, when Daniel Figueroa put in a rough tackle. In the 27th minute, one of Soflov FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Soflov FC. Atilano Elia had in the 29thth minute some difficulties stopping Adrian-Alberto Arozamena's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. When the match clock showed 30 minutes, the score became 1-1 when Jose Polentzi sped through Kalessin's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Samuel Jordy. 36 minutes into the game, Jaime Micael cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Atilano Elia was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Hector Cordeiro kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Soflov FC's zone, Jaime Micael stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Atilano Elia came out of the goal and Jaime Micael tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The Soflov FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Kalessin were winning 1-3.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Jose Polentzi made a kick off. Jaime Micael's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 52ndth minute, Atilano Elia skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 58th minute, Jaime Micael hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Hector Cordeiro's late challenge caught a Soflov FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Hector Cordeiro helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Soflov FC booed when Kalessin was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hector Cordeiro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jaime Micael could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 63rd minute of the match, but Atilano Elia made a huge save. In the 64th minute the ball was on its way in behind Soflov FC's goalkeeper Atilano Elia, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Soflov FC's Atilano Elia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jaime Micael in the 65th minute of play. In the 68th minute Adrian-Alberto Arozamena shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Atilano Elia saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Hector Cordeiro was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 73 minutes had been played. In the 73rd match minute, Kalessin was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hector Cordeiro to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Soflov FC getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Jose Polentzi hit a great ball. Jaime Micael sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 82nd minute, Jose Polentzi 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 85th minute, Jose Polentzi ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Samuel Jordy was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-3. Atilano Elia came out of the goal in the 92nd minute to try and stop a shot by Kalessin's Jaime Micael. But to his dismay, Jaime Micael quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-4. In the 96th minute, Jose Polentzi left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Soflov FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-4. Kalessin's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.