U21 League

Bombonera Stadium
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Emanuel Laurin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nair Galarza, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. In the 9thth minute of the game Gabi Batistuta who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Simbo FC's Octavio Lauaxeta was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 11th minute, Gabi Batistuta got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Emanuel Laurin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Victoriano Banegas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Emanuel Laurin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Victoriano Banegas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Octavio Lauaxeta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gabi Batistuta, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. Teodosio Frans could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 16th minute of the match, but Octavio Lauaxeta made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lane Rhoades in the 18th minute of play forced La Candela FC's goalkeeper Emanuel Laurin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 21 minutes into the match, Simbo FC's goalkeeper Octavio Lauaxeta had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gabi Batistuta. A collision led to La Candela FC getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Teodosio Frans hit a great ball. After 29 minutes Simbo FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Cai Bing Cheng who took care of the corner kick. Cai Bing Cheng made a great header on La Candela FC's corner, it was just that Simbo FC's Octavio Lauaxeta managed to reach the ball for a save. Octavio Lauaxeta showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gabi Batistuta in the 36th minute of the match. 39 minutes into the match, Gabi Batistuta notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Simbo FC's Octavio Lauaxeta. Octavio Lauaxeta was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Teodosio Frans received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Octavio Lauaxeta tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Nair Galarza was the one to do the kick off. A collision led to Simbo FC getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Cris Miró hit a great ball. 51 minutes into the match, Gabi Batistuta notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of Simbo FC's Octavio Lauaxeta. Octavio Lauaxeta was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Gabi Batistuta struck a weak shot in the 55th minute. Octavio Lauaxeta didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for La Candela FC. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lane Rhoades got free with Emanuel Laurin in the 57th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Emanuel Laurin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Victoriano Banegas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Emanuel Laurin made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nair Galarza in the 62nd minute. 64 minutes into the match, La Candela FC's Gabi Batistuta sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Octavio Lauaxeta narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Emanuel Laurin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lane Rhoades in the 65th minute of play. In the 68th minute, Gabi Batistuta made a precise shot to the right of Octavio Lauaxeta. Simbo FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-0. Rodolfo Arruabarrena kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. In the 76th minute, Gabi Batistuta left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The La Candela FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-0. 79 minutes into the match, Simbo FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gabi Batistuta came free, but Octavio Lauaxeta reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the Simbo FC defense, Gabi Batistuta kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Octavio Lauaxeta. The Simbo FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Octavio Lauaxeta should have stopped the shot. When La Candela FC's Gabi Batistuta in the 82nd minute got a chance for a shot 82nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Simbo FC's goalie prevented a goal. Octavio Lauaxeta showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gabi Batistuta in the 84th minute of the match. Octavio Lauaxeta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gabi Batistuta in the 89th minute of play. Rodolfo Arruabarrena was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 91 minutes into the match. In the 91st minute, one of La Candela FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for La Candela FC. Emanuel Laurin went to the wrong direction when Feliberto Mouricio was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. La Candela FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.