U18 League

LA ESTANCIA
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) Northern California's Celedonio Prejun 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. Arturo Lartaun made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Celedonio Prejun in the 4th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Angel Teofilio got free with Arturo Lartaun in the 5th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 8 minutes into the game, Northern California's Celedonio Prejun nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Arturo Lartaun made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Arturo Lartaun made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dionisio Iraido in the 16th minute of play. Carmelo Oihan was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 19th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. Antonio Mendebal hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. Angel Teofilio might have been able to make a better finish in the 33rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Arturo Lartaun. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Angel Teofilio ran back to his position shaking his head. 37 minutes into the match, Munro Azulgrana's goal looked a bit too open when Celedonio Prejun came free, but Arturo Lartaun reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 38th minute, Dionisio Iraido left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Northern California fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Celedonio Prejun in the 44th minute of play forced Munro Azulgrana's goalkeeper Arturo Lartaun to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

With a couple of smart ball manuevers Celedonio Prejun in the 54th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arturo Lartaun saved Munro Azulgrana from getting behind. In the 57thth minute of the game Angel Teofilio who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Munro Azulgrana's Arturo Lartaun was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A collision led to Munro Azulgrana getting a freekick after 58 minutes play. David Pedroso hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Munro Azulgrana's zone, Celedonio Prejun stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Arturo Lartaun came out of the goal and Celedonio Prejun tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Arturo Lartaun took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Celedonio Prejun, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 64 played minutes Munro Azulgrana got a freekick which was hit by Fermin Nerio. After a rather tough play, Northern California's Antonio Mendebal got a free kick in the 65th minute. Munro Azulgrana's Arturo Lartaun played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Celedonio Prejun in the 69th minute of play. If Fermin Nerio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 75th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience was convinced that Celedonio Prejun's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Arturo Lartaun was relentless in the 78th minute of the game. Dionisio Iraido sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 80 minutes into the game, Valentin Guilabertus was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Munro Azulgrana's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Northern California the free kick. In the 80th minute, Valentin Guilabertus hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Carmelo Oihan, 81 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Antonio Mendebal took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 83rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Arturo Lartaun. Munro Azulgrana's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Angel Teofilio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Arturo Lartaun tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Arturo Lartaun took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Celedonio Prejun, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cosme Roderigo kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Munro Azulgrana's zone, Dionisio Iraido stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Arturo Lartaun came out of the goal and Dionisio Iraido tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Arturo Lartaun made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Celedonio Prejun in the 95th minute of play. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Northern California had played much better football throughout.