U21 League

El Galpón
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Mauricio Galindo made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mauricio Galindo in the 6th minute of play forced Pretorianos FC's goalkeeper Baldomiro Elequemedo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Pretorianos FC's zone, Mauricio Galindo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Baldomiro Elequemedo came out of the goal and Mauricio Galindo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Baldomiro Elequemedo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mauricio Galindo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Pedro Estevon came up free with the goalie in the 12th minute, the Pretorianos FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Pedro Estevon couldn't finish the play. Baldomiro Elequemedo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pavel Polanski in the 18th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gavino Dalmai in the 20th minute of play forced Pity 31's goalkeeper Eduardo Videl to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pretorianos FC's Baldomiro Elequemedo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mateo Pellegrino in the 21st minute of play. When Dario Brion fell near the penalty area in the 23rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Pretorianos FC's protests and gave Dario Brion a yellow card for diving instead. After 23 played minutes Pretorianos FC got a freekick which was hit by Dario Brion. Baldomiro Elequemedo acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 24th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Mateo Pellegrino. Leandro Argi scored 0-1 in the 26th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Eduardo Videl, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Gavino Dalmai's late challenge caught a Pity 31's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Gavino Dalmai helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Pity 31 booed when Pretorianos FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gavino Dalmai didn't get a good kick on the ball. Omar Balesio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Baldomiro Elequemedo having to interfere. Mauricio Galindo who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 37thth minute tested the skills of Baldomiro Elequemedo when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Baldomiro Elequemedo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pavel Polanski in the 38th minute of play. Baldomiro Elequemedo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pavel Polanski in the 38th minute of play. 39 minutes into the match, Pavel Polanski had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Baldomiro Elequemedo. Pretorianos FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Pavel Polanski was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. 44 minutes into the match, Pity 31's Pavel Polanski sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Baldomiro Elequemedo narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 48th minute of the match, Pavel Polanski tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Baldomiro Elequemedo saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Pedro Estevon was the one to do the kick off. 53 minutes into the match, Pity 31's Mateo Pellegrino sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Baldomiro Elequemedo narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 60 minutes, Isidro Tabb mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Pity 31 and the Pretorianos FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 60th minute, Isidro Tabb hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Pavel Polanski in the 67th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Baldomiro Elequemedo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 67 minutes into the game, Pavel Polanski was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pity 31's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Pretorianos FC the free kick. In the 69th minute, one of Pity 31: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 Pity 31. 75 minutes into the game, Norberto Sedeni was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pretorianos FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Pity 31 the free kick. Norberto Sedeni hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. After having played for 76 minutes, Mauricio Galindo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Pity 31's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mauricio Galindo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Omar Balesio struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Baldomiro Elequemedo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pity 31. Baldomiro Elequemedo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leonel Luken, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. In the 86th minute, Mauricio Galindo made a precise shot to the right of Baldomiro Elequemedo. Pretorianos FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. In the 96th minute Omar Balesio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Baldomiro Elequemedo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 98 minutes into the match, Mauricio Galindo notched a goal, 3-2, to the right of Pretorianos FC's Baldomiro Elequemedo. Baldomiro Elequemedo was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it.