U21 League

Dr. Nahitantino
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Placido Lia took the kick off in the first half of the match. After 2 played minutes Alzaga FC got a freekick which was hit by Salvador Quirze. 5 minutes into the match, Alzaga FC's goal looked a bit too open when Clodoveo Caetano came free, but Conan Ledesma reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Anselmo Mateo's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Conan Ledesma firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 14th minute of the match, Silverio Jorrin tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Conan Ledesma saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. 19 minutes into the match, Nahitantino's goal looked a bit too open when Pedro Salamon came free, but Israel Vergaray reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alzaga FC's Conan Ledesma played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Clodoveo Caetano in the 21st minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Clodoveo Caetano got free with Conan Ledesma in the 23rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 26 minutes into the game, Anselmo Mateo recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Conan Ledesma. Anselmo Mateo showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. Israel Vergaray stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Pedro Salamon's shot from short distance in the 35th minute. Placido Lia struck a weak shot in the 40th minute. Israel Vergaray didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Alzaga FC. Israel Vergaray showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pedro Salamon, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Placido Lia in the 46th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Israel Vergaray prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

Alzaga FC made a substitution. Humberto Manilan replaced Pedro Salamon. When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Anselmo Mateo made a kick off. In the 55th minute, Placido Lia made a precise shot to the right of Israel Vergaray. Nahitantino's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. Alzaga FC's Salvador Quirze got a good chance for a goal in the 69th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Conan Ledesma showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anselmo Mateo, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. 80 minutes into the match, Placido Lia had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Israel Vergaray. Nahitantino's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Placido Lia was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. Teodoro Ekialde kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. The supporters of Nahitantino booed when Alzaga FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tiburcio Quintun didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 85 minutes, Tiburcio Quintun mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Alzaga FC and the Nahitantino players grew even worse after the yellow card. Tiburcio Quintun kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st minute, Silverio Jorrin managed to get in a good position for a shot. Nahitantino's supporters rose to their feet, but Silverio Jorrin was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Conan Ledesma breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 93rd match minute, Alzaga FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eustaquio Banegas to maneuver through the defense. Alzaga FC were delighted with the way they had won the match. They had held their defensive line well and made the most of their chances, to claim a victory over Nahitantino's much stronger midfield.