U23 League

Panchencho Romero
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Junior Stover kicked off to start the match. In the 4th minute, Marcel Blum hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Xandro Zubillaga came up free with the goalie in the 5th minute, the Uηiση Aтℓεтιcσ Mαгαcαιвσ✈ 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 Xandro Zubillaga couldn't finish the play. 7 minutes into the match, Uηiση Aтℓεтιcσ Mαгαcαιвσ✈'s goal looked a bit too open when Junior Stover came free, but Ederono Bada reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gabino Navajas hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. Xandro Zubillaga in the 11thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Jason Achin, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After a defensive mix-up in Qikiqtarjuaq FC's zone, Gabino Navajas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jason Achin came out of the goal and Gabino Navajas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 13 played minutes Qikiqtarjuaq FC got a freekick which was hit by Denver Grimes. Gaitano Castrejana might have been able to make a better finish in the 20th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Jason Achin. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Gaitano Castrejana ran back to his position shaking his head. Jason Achin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gaitano Castrejana in the 22nd minute of play. Uηiση Aтℓεтιcσ Mαгαcαιвσ✈'s Xandro Zubillaga was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 27th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. 34 minutes into the match, Uηiση Aтℓεтιcσ Mαгαcαιвσ✈'s Xandro Zubillaga sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jason Achin narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Osvaldo Lodeña got free with Jason Achin in the 36th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gabino Navajas in the 38th minute of play forced Qikiqtarjuaq FC's goalkeeper Jason Achin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mario Dostie in the 44th minute of play forced Uηiση Aтℓεтιcσ Mαгαcαιвσ✈'s goalkeeper Ederono Bada to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Xandro Zubillaga was the one to do the kick off. Jason Achin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gaitano Castrejana in the 52nd minute of play. 54 minutes into the match, Uηiση Aтℓεтιcσ Mαгαcαιвσ✈'s goalkeeper Ederono Bada had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Junior Stover. A collision led to Qikiqtarjuaq FC getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Denver Grimes hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gaitano Castrejana in the 58th minute of play forced Qikiqtarjuaq FC's goalkeeper Jason Achin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 59 minutes into the game, Hilario Slaughter was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Qikiqtarjuaq FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Uηiση Aтℓεтιcσ Mαгαcαιвσ✈ the free kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Michael Owen in the 64th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ederono Bada prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Junior Stover could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 66th minute of the match, but Ederono Bada made a huge save. Gaitano Castrejana sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ederono Bada made an important save on a dangerous shot by Junior Stover in the 69th minute. In the 73rd minute of the match, Junior Stover tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Ederono Bada saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Bastien Aldridge kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. Jason Achin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Germano Villaurreta in the 75th minute of play. After having played for 76 minutes, Xandro Zubillaga managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Uηiση Aтℓεтιcσ Mαгαcαιвσ✈'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Xandro Zubillaga was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Junior Stover could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 79th minute of the match, but Ederono Bada made a huge save. Marcel Blum charged in rather forcefully in the 80th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Marcel Blum the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Marcel Blum hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. After 84 minutes, Xandro Zubillaga mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Uηiση Aтℓεтιcσ Mαгαcαιвσ✈ and the Qikiqtarjuaq FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Qikiqtarjuaq FC's Thaddeus Bellemare was substituted for Bastien Aldridge. A collision led to Uηiση Aтℓεтιcσ Mαгαcαιвσ✈ getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Xandro Zubillaga hit a great ball. Gaitano Castrejana might have been able to make a better finish in the 88th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Jason Achin. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Gaitano Castrejana ran back to his position shaking his head. Jason Achin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Osvaldo Lodeña in the 92nd minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Junior Stover got free with Ederono Bada in the 94th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 95th match minute, Qikiqtarjuaq FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Thaddeus Bellemare to maneuver through the defense. Qikiqtarjuaq FC's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.