U23 League

Titor Arena
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Oflador FC 2003's Osvaldo Virila started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Damian Salvino's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Fausto Roderigo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 4th minute of play. In the 5th minute the ball was on its way in behind Bicicleta F.C.'s goalkeeper Fausto Roderigo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Oflador FC 2003's Jeremias Efraim was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Fausto Roderigo in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Eleuterio Sotil charged in rather forcefully in the 19th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Eleuterio Sotil the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Oflador FC 2003 booed when Bicicleta F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eleuterio Sotil didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee felt a red card was in order, 21 minutes into the game, when Apolo Brais put in a rough tackle. Oflador FC 2003 made a substitution. Aurelio Dei replaced Osvaldo Virila. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 21st minute of the game. One of Oflador FC 2003:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Bicicleta F.C.:s goal. Oflador FC 2003:s Roque Millan showed great skill when he stopped Javier Gagriel:s penalty. Damian Salvino recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 27th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Damian Salvino had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 31st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Bicicleta F.C.'s Fausto Roderigo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 31st minute of the match, managed to save Bicicleta F.C. from getting a goal against them. 32 minutes into the game, Bicicleta F.C.'s Edgardo Iruinea nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Roque Millan made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. 37 minutes into the game, Santo Estevon was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Oflador FC 2003's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Bicicleta F.C. the free kick. After a rather tough play, Oflador FC 2003's Santo Estevon got a free kick in the 37th minute. 39 minutes into the match, Bicicleta F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Damian Salvino came free, but Fausto Roderigo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 43rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Bicicleta F.C.'s goalkeeper Fausto Roderigo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eleuterio Sotil in the 45th minute of play forced Oflador FC 2003's goalkeeper Roque Millan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Aurelio Dei hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. After the first half Bicicleta F.C. were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Segundo Feliu to make the kick off. Edgardo Iruinea's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Roque Millan firmly grabbed it by the left post. Damian Salvino's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Fausto Roderigo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 54th minute of play. The corner first didn't look so dangerous but when Leandro Hoffmann got the ball he succeeded in some way to get through the defenders to deliver a very hard score. Result 1-2. 56 minutes into the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Edgardo Iruinea kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Roque Millan. That made the score 1-3 in the 64 minute of play. Roque Millan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edgardo Iruinea in the 68th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Damian Salvino in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fausto Roderigo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 86th play minute Segundo Feliu came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Roque Millan. 1-4. Felix Lehior might have been able to make a better finish in the 93rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Fausto Roderigo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Felix Lehior ran back to his position shaking his head. Fausto Roderigo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Felix Lehior, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. Bicicleta F.C. played a much better game than Oflador FC 2003 and deserved their victory. The Oflador FC 2003 players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.