U23 League

Bavio
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Zeledon Sazon kicked off to start the match. Pastor Bartoli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leonel Messi, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Pastor Bartoli showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leonel Messi in the 5th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leonel Messi in the 5th minute of play forced Independiente's goalkeeper Pastor Bartoli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 7th minute, Leonel Messi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 9th minute, Aldo Iruinea hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 14th minute Benigno Elija shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pastor Bartoli saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 14 played minutes Independiente got a freekick which was hit by Aldo Iruinea. In the 17th minute, Leonel Messi left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Crottos Crotters F.C. fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. In the 21st minute Aristides Phelipe shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pastor Bartoli saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Freddy Mercurio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zeledon Sazon in the 24th minute of play. Pastor Bartoli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leonel Messi, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. In the 27th minute Leonel Messi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pastor Bartoli saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Froilan Paublo got a free kick in the 32nd minute. Paulo Garin struck a weak shot in the 36th minute. Freddy Mercurio didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Independiente. Freddy Mercurio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leo Victoro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 39th minute the ball was on its way in behind Independiente's goalkeeper Pastor Bartoli, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Aristides Phelipe took the ball and in the 41 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Pastor Bartoli. Pastor Bartoli dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. A collision led to Independiente getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Feliciano Jaunti hit a great ball. In the 47th minute Zeledon Sazon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Freddy Mercurio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Freddy Mercurio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Victor Hug, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pastor Bartoli made a fantastic save in the 56th minute, when Hugo Moralez sent off a good shot on target. Freddy Mercurio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zeledon Sazon, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Freddy Mercurio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Paulo Garin in the 63rd minute of play. Freddy Mercurio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leo Victoro, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. In the 68th minute, Guido Socorro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Tomas Cibran was substituted for Eriberto Espiridion. In the 70th minute, Guido Socorro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Independiente's Feliciano Jaunti couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 70th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Crottos Crotters F.C.. The supporters of Crottos Crotters F.C. booed when Independiente was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paulo Garin didn't get a good kick on the ball. 81 minutes into the match, Crottos Crotters F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Leo Victoro came free, but Freddy Mercurio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Independiente getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Feliciano Jaunti hit a great ball. Independiente's Pastor Bartoli proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 84th minute of the match, managed to save Independiente from getting a goal against them. 86 minutes had been played when some careless play by Independiente's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Froilan Paublo was slow to take the kick. During this time Crottos Crotters F.C.'s players had a chance to rest. In the 92nd match minute, Independiente was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Victor Hug to maneuver through the defense. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Crottos Crotters F.C. eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.