U21 League

Tierra de Campeones
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Aquiles Quilo took the kick off in the first half of the match. Kepa Arrizabalaga made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aquiles Quilo in the 2nd minute of play. Kepa Arrizabalaga made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hector Oinatz in the 7th minute of play. In the 8th minute Colon Chirivoga shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eulalio Montrel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Tudor Milon's late challenge caught a Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Tudor Milon helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Laurita FC getting a freekick after 10 minutes play. Tudor Milon hit a great ball. Eulalio Montrel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Colon Chirivoga in the 10th minute. With a little luck, Laurita FC's Eulalio Montrel got control of the ball when Colon Chirivoga tried to sneak it across the goal line. Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka's Hector Montrel was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Eulalio Montrel in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Ermegildo Clementi kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. A collision led to Laurita FC getting a freekick after 19 minutes play. Geronimo Librado hit a great ball. After recieving a nice pass, Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka's Hector Montrel tried to score from far away in the 20th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. In the 21st minute the ball was on its way in behind Laurita FC's goalkeeper Eulalio Montrel, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Colon Chirivoga might have been able to make a better finish in the 25th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Eulalio Montrel. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Colon Chirivoga ran back to his position shaking his head. With a little luck, Laurita FC's Eulalio Montrel got control of the ball when Colon Chirivoga tried to sneak it across the goal line. Colon Chirivoga who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 27thth minute tested the skills of Eulalio Montrel when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Kepa Arrizabalaga showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hector Oinatz in the 31st minute of the match. Kepa Arrizabalaga made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tudor Milon in the 32nd minute of play. Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka's Kepa Arrizabalaga played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aquiles Quilo in the 33rd minute of play. When the match clock showed 36 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Tudor Milon sped through Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Kepa Arrizabalaga. Hector Oinatz scored 0-2 in the 39th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Kepa Arrizabalaga, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 41st minute, Ramon Cheche hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Geronimo Librado in the 44th minute of play forced Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka's goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Colon Chirivoga fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eulalio Montrel having to interfere. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Colon Chirivoga stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After having played for 53 minutes, Colon Chirivoga managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka's supporters crossed their fingers, but Colon Chirivoga was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Eulalio Montrel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Colon Chirivoga, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. The supporters of Laurita FC booed when Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Robustiano Jerrold didn't get a good kick on the ball. 58 minutes into the match, Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka's goal looked a bit too open when Ruben Taurino came free, but Kepa Arrizabalaga reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Colon Chirivoga hit a great ball. In the 60th match minute, Laurita FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ermegildo Clementi to maneuver through the defense. In the 66th match minute, Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hector Montrel to maneuver through the defense. Kepa Arrizabalaga showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aquiles Quilo, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. In the 69th minute Laurita FC were awarded a corner. Ruben Taurino went to the cornerflag to take it. Kepa Arrizabalaga showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aquiles Quilo, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. A sloppy throw-in by Ermegildo Clementi in the 78th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka's Ramon Cheche. When Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka's Colon Chirivoga in the 79th minute got a chance for a shot 79th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Laurita FC's goalie prevented a goal. Colon Chirivoga sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 85 minutes into the match, Laurita FC's goal looked a bit too open when Colon Chirivoga came free, but Eulalio Montrel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Elberg Largan hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. Kepa Arrizabalaga showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aquiles Quilo in the 96th minute of the match. Laurita FC'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.