U21 League

THE RED MACHINE
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Xherdan Shaqiri started the match with the kick off. Alonzo Benet made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nicanor Gaufred in the 3rd minute of play. 6 minutes into the game, Serafino Elivareo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ȓᾄvἔᾗṩ Ғ.Ƈ.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Palermo the free kick. After a rather tough play, Ȓᾄvἔᾗṩ Ғ.Ƈ.'s Serafino Elivareo got a free kick in the 6th minute. Alonzo Benet made an important save on a dangerous shot by Evelio Guipuzkoa in the 11th minute. Enrique Lekubegi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Xherdan Shaqiri in the 17th minute of play. 30 minutes into the match, Palermo's goal looked a bit too open when Lucas Erramun came free, but Enrique Lekubegi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 32nd match minute, Ȓᾄvἔᾗṩ Ғ.Ƈ. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Silvestre Merexildo to maneuver through the defense. 35 minutes into the match, Palermo's goal looked a bit too open when Xherdan Shaqiri came free, but Enrique Lekubegi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 35 minutes into the match, Palermo's goal looked a bit too open when Xherdan Shaqiri came free, but Enrique Lekubegi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Ȓᾄvἔᾗṩ Ғ.Ƈ.'s Raimundo Remicio got a free kick in the 37th minute. Constantino Maties sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After the first half Ȓᾄvἔᾗṩ Ғ.Ƈ. were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Nicanor Gaufred made the kick off in the second half. Alonzo Benet took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicanor Gaufred, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alonzo Benet showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nicanor Gaufred, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. A collision led to Ȓᾄvἔᾗṩ Ғ.Ƈ. getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Constantino Maties hit a great ball. Enrique Lekubegi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Malcolm Braida, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. If Xherdan Shaqiri had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 72nd minute, Lucas Erramun managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ȓᾄvἔᾗṩ Ғ.Ƈ.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Lucas Erramun was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Enrique Lekubegi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Xherdan Shaqiri blasted a shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Enrique Lekubegi having to make a save. After 89 played minutes Ȓᾄvἔᾗṩ Ғ.Ƈ. got a freekick which was hit by Malcolm Braida. With a little luck, Palermo's Enrique Lekubegi got control of the ball when Lucas Erramun tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a little luck, Palermo's Enrique Lekubegi got control of the ball when Lucas Erramun tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 96th minute, Palermo's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Lucas Erramun fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Ȓᾄvἔᾗṩ Ғ.Ƈ.'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.