U18 League

Altunama
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Bingen Morientes made the kick off which started today's match. In the 2nd minute, Bingen Morientes left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The LosPibardos F.C fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. Jorge Montenegro didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 6th minute, which inside left pole to 2-0. In the 12th minute Santiago Garay shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jorge Montenegro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Caio Caiado kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. With a little luck, PLURAL's Jorge Montenegro got control of the ball when Bingen Morientes tried to sneak it across the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gil Simões in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rodney Abancens prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, PLURAL's Mariano Avelar got a free kick in the 30th minute. PLURAL's Jorge Montenegro proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 33rd minute of the match, managed to save PLURAL from getting a goal against them. After a rather tough play, LosPibardos F.C's Edur Verdeja got a free kick in the 38th minute. Caio Caiado recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 39th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. António Jesus's late challenge caught a LosPibardos F.C's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. António Jesus helped the player get up and apologised. Jorge Montenegro was out of position in the 43 minute of play, and Santiago Garay capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Santiago Garay really showed his touch with that goal: 3-0. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gil Simões made a kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Santiago Garay in the 52nd minute of play forced PLURAL's goalkeeper Jorge Montenegro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Santiago Garay received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Jorge Montenegro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gil Simões struck a weak shot in the 60th minute. Rodney Abancens didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for PLURAL. António Jesus got his second yellow card in the match during the 61st minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. A collision led to PLURAL getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. António Jesus hit a great ball. 64 minutes into the game, Gil Simões was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. PLURAL's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave LosPibardos F.C the free kick. Gil Simões hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. After some careless play in the PLURAL defense, Bingen Morientes kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jorge Montenegro. The PLURAL fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jorge Montenegro should have stopped the shot. After some fancy dribbling in the 69th minute, Santiago Garay managed to get in a good position for a shot. LosPibardos F.C's supporters rose to their feet, but Santiago Garay was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jorge Montenegro breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Santiago Garay received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Jorge Montenegro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 82 minutes into the game, Caio Caiado recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Rodney Abancens. Caio Caiado showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 4-1. If Santiago Garay had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 93 minutes into the match, PLURAL's goal looked a bit too open when Santiago Garay came free, but Jorge Montenegro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.