U21 League

Diego A. Milito
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Benigno Iago got the match started through his kick off. 5 minutes into the match, Racing Club【LBF】's goal looked a bit too open when Benigno Iago came free, but Marcelo Eufemio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Diego Pelagius kicked well hit freekick during the 6th minute of the match. A collision led to Paunero getting a freekick after 7 minutes play. Emilio Ruy hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Benigno Iago in the 10th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marcelo Eufemio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 13 minutes into the game, Pascual Lesardo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Racing Club【LBF】's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Paunero the free kick. In the 13th match minute, Racing Club【LBF】 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pascual Lesardo to maneuver through the defense. 20 minutes into the match, Paunero's goal looked a bit too open when Lisandro Lopez came free, but Modesto Theodore reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Iker Garin during the 21st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Racing Club【LBF】 booed when Paunero was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Iker Garin didn't get a good kick on the ball. Marcelo Eufemio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Benigno Iago in the 25th minute of play. After having played for 27 minutes, Benigno Iago managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Paunero's supporters crossed their fingers, but Benigno Iago was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Paunero's Benigno Iago in the 31st minute got a chance for a shot 31st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Racing Club【LBF】's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, Racing Club【LBF】's Pascual Lesardo got a free kick in the 32nd minute. A collision led to Paunero getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Benigno Iago hit a great ball. After some careless play in the Racing Club【LBF】 defense, Benigno Iago kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Marcelo Eufemio. The Racing Club【LBF】 fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Marcelo Eufemio should have stopped the shot. If Benigno Iago had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 46th match minute, Paunero was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Iker Garin to maneuver through the defense. After the first half Paunero were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Conrado Gartxot's late challenge caught a Racing Club【LBF】's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Conrado Gartxot helped the player get up and apologised. Conrado Gartxot hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. Teobaldo Peli kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. Prudencio Mannie struck a weak shot in the 53rd minute. Modesto Theodore didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Racing Club【LBF】. In the 55th minute, Pascual Lesardo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Racing Club【LBF】 getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Prudencio Mannie hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 57th minute, Blas Arlo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Paunero's supporters rose to their feet, but Blas Arlo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marcelo Eufemio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 59th match minute, Paunero was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Diego Pelagius to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lisandro Lopez in the 60th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Modesto Theodore saved Paunero from getting behind. In the 61st match minute, Paunero was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emilio Ruy to maneuver through the defense. Iker Garin was shown his second yellow card after 68 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 69th minute, Iker Garin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cleto Lauaxeta charged in rather forcefully in the 70th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cleto Lauaxeta the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Paunero's Modesto Theodore played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Prudencio Mannie in the 71st minute of play. Racing Club【LBF】's Marcelo Eufemio proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 82nd minute of the match, managed to save Racing Club【LBF】 from getting a goal against them. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Benigno Iago in the 83rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marcelo Eufemio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With his leg Marcelo Eufemio managed to avoid a goal in the 85thth minute, when Paunero's Benigno Iago fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Eulalio Aimar hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Racing Club【LBF】's Teofilo Eguerdi got a free kick in the 94th minute. Marcelo Eufemio acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 94th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Blas Arlo. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Paunero walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.