U21 League

Artemio Franchi
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Efrain Ribeiro started the match with the kick off. In the 3rd minute Efrain Ribeiro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ralondo Barboa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 7thth minute of the game Erick Santamaria who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but AFC Viola Gigliati's Ralondo Barboa was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Ralondo Barboa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Efrain Ribeiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. After 13 minutes, Waldir Velaz mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the AFC Viola Gigliati and the ★ Lobos FC ★ players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 13 played minutes AFC Viola Gigliati got a freekick which was hit by Waldir Velaz. When ★ Lobos FC ★'s Efrain Ribeiro in the 15th minute got a chance for a shot 15th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye AFC Viola Gigliati's goalie prevented a goal. Buba Lopez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Waldir Velaz, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Ralondo Barboa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Erick Santamaria in the 20th minute of the match. 23 minutes into the match, AFC Viola Gigliati's goal looked a bit too open when Efrain Ribeiro came free, but Ralondo Barboa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 24th minute, Breogan Tio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience was convinced that Erick Santamaria's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ralondo Barboa was relentless in the 29th minute of the game. In the 30th minute, Selvin Ventura hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 36th minute Garin Candina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Buba Lopez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of AFC Viola Gigliati booed when ★ Lobos FC ★ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Augusto Hurtado didn't get a good kick on the ball. 43 minutes into the game, Garin Candina was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. AFC Viola Gigliati's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ★ Lobos FC ★ the free kick. In the 43rd minute, Garin Candina hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Reinaldo Briceño to make the kick off. Jairo Navas kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. Hector Lara kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. Reinaldo Briceño recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 54th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Buba Lopez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Reinaldo Briceño, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. Erick Santamaria could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Ralondo Barboa made a huge save. After a rather tough play, ★ Lobos FC ★'s Jaime Lovo got a free kick in the 73rd minute. A collision led to ★ Lobos FC ★ getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Erick Santamaria hit a great ball. Jaime Lovo's late challenge caught a AFC Viola Gigliati's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jaime Lovo helped the player get up and apologised. Ralondo Barboa was a little too slow when Efrain Ribeiro got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 83rd minute. The score was now 0-4. 88 minutes into the match, AFC Viola Gigliati's goalkeeper Ralondo Barboa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Erick Santamaria. With a little luck, AFC Viola Gigliati's Ralondo Barboa got control of the ball when Erick Santamaria tried to sneak it across the goal line. 92 minutes into the game, Efrain Ribeiro recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ralondo Barboa. Efrain Ribeiro showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-5. When the match was over ★ Lobos FC ★ could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than AFC Viola Gigliati throughout the match.