U21 League

Bombonera Stadium
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) La Candela FC's Teodosio Frans started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Rigoberto Eleazar kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. 5 minutes into the match, Teodosio Frans notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Tama's Patricio Gartxot. Patricio Gartxot was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 8 minutes into the match, La Candela FC's goal looked a bit too open when Elvio Benitez came free, but Emanuel Laurin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Claudio Marangoni hit a great freekick 12 minutes into the match. Emanuel Laurin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elvio Benitez in the 18th minute of play. With a little luck, Tama's Patricio Gartxot got control of the ball when Gabi Batistuta tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a rather tough play, La Candela FC's Francisco Erruki got a free kick in the 23rd minute. In the 26th minute, La Candela FC's Gabi Batistuta dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-1. Teodosio Frans kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. When Teodosio Frans fell near the penalty area in the 30th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored La Candela FC's protests and gave Teodosio Frans a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to La Candela FC getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Rodolfo Arruabarrena hit a great ball. After 32 minutes, Jesus Iruinea mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Tama and the La Candela FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 32nd match minute, Tama was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jesus Iruinea to maneuver through the defense. 34 minutes into the match, Tama's goalkeeper Patricio Gartxot had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gabi Batistuta. In the 35th minute Jesus Iruinea shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Emanuel Laurin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Emanuel Laurin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jesus Iruinea, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. In the 43rd minute Elvio Benitez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Emanuel Laurin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 47 minutes into the game, Francisco Erruki was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. La Candela FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Tama the free kick. In the 47th match minute, La Candela FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Francisco Erruki to maneuver through the defense. In the 48th minute of the match Elvio Benitez sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Emanuel Laurin skillfully saved the ball. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Jesus Iruinea made the kick off in the second half. Teodosio Frans hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. Jesus Iruinea came free with the goalkeeper in the 60th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Emanuel Laurin could save by the left post. 63 minutes into the match, Jesus Iruinea notched a goal, 2-2, to the right of La Candela FC's Emanuel Laurin. Emanuel Laurin was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The supporters of Tama booed when La Candela FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Teodosio Frans didn't get a good kick on the ball. A hard shot by Elvio Benitez from long distance, 68 minutes into the match, got Emanuel Laurin's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. Patricio Gartxot showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Teodosio Frans in the 71st minute of the match. 71 minutes into the match, Tama's goal looked a bit too open when Teodosio Frans came free, but Patricio Gartxot reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 73 minutes into the match, Gabi Batistuta had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Patricio Gartxot. Tama's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gabi Batistuta was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-2. 78 minutes into the game, Gervasio Lucila was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Tama's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave La Candela FC the free kick. In the 78th match minute, Tama was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gervasio Lucila to maneuver through the defense. Patricio Gartxot made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Teodosio Frans in the 79th minute of play. 83 minutes into the match, La Candela FC's goal looked a bit too open when Elvio Benitez came free, but Emanuel Laurin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Orlando Medina fell near the penalty area in the 85th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored La Candela FC's protests and gave Orlando Medina a yellow card for diving instead. In the 85th minute, Orlando Medina hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Emanuel Laurin was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 86th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Elvio Benitez. When Tama's Jesus Iruinea in the 92nd minute got a chance for a shot 92nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye La Candela FC's goalie prevented a goal. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.