U23 League

Diego A. Milito
Spectators: 174 (Terracing: 131, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) Cláudio Taffarel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luisito Fernanco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 6th minute, Severino Jatsu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 8 minutes into the match, Racing Club【LBF】's goal looked a bit too open when Ciro Socorro came free, but Cláudio Taffarel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Severino Jatsu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 9th minute of the match, but Alonzo Atarrabi made a huge save. Dionisio Otsando sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After 12 played minutes Racing Club【LBF】 got a freekick which was hit by Manuel Marchidan. With a little luck, Deportivo Pergamino's Alonzo Atarrabi got control of the ball when Manuel Marchidan tried to sneak it across the goal line. Deportivo Pergamino were awarded a corner in the 27th minute after Racing Club【LBF】's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Felipe Sidro took the corner. Cláudio Taffarel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ciro Socorro in the 28th minute of play. Luisito Fernanco hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Cláudio Taffarel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ciro Socorro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Racing Club【LBF】 booed when Deportivo Pergamino was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dionisio Otsando didn't get a good kick on the ball. With his leg Alonzo Atarrabi managed to avoid a goal in the 45thth minute, when Racing Club【LBF】's Severino Jatsu fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Emanuel Obafuso could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 47th minute of the match, but Alonzo Atarrabi made a huge save. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ciro Socorro made a kick off. Raul Llorenc kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. Alonzo Atarrabi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Celestino Seber in the 53rd minute of the match. 54 minutes into the match, Deportivo Pergamino's goal looked a bit too open when Severino Jatsu came free, but Alonzo Atarrabi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 59 minutes into the match, Ciro Socorro notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Racing Club【LBF】's Cláudio Taffarel. Cláudio Taffarel was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Racing Club【LBF】 were awarded a corner in the 67th minute after Deportivo Pergamino's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Severino Jatsu took the corner. The corner led Racing Club【LBF】's Severino Jatsu to fire away a dangerous shot which Alonzo Atarrabi despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After 71 played minutes Deportivo Pergamino got a freekick which was hit by Haroldo Montae. Racing Club【LBF】 made a substitution. Jaime Cordero replaced Severino Jatsu. In the 73rd minute of the match Jeffrey Taverniers sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Alonzo Atarrabi skillfully saved the ball. 74 minutes into the match, Deportivo Pergamino's Ciro Socorro sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Cláudio Taffarel narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 83rd minute, Emanuel Obafuso left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Racing Club【LBF】 fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. In the 85th minute Jaime Cordero shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alonzo Atarrabi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alonzo Atarrabi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Manuel Marchidan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Deportivo Pergamino walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.