U23 League

La Cucha
Spectators: 162 (Terracing: 122, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Gustavo-Hernán Bareiro made the kick off which started today's match. When Perrucho FC's Hektor Tsiaris in the 7th minute got a chance for a shot 7th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye MORPH's goalie prevented a goal. In the 11th minute, Hektor Tsiaris ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Gustavo-Hernán Armani was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. Christian Ixidor showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gustavo-Hernán De La Cruz, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. MORPH's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Gustavo-Hernán Funes Mori in the 19th minute. After taking down the ball on MORPH's corner Guido Lorencio fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Christian Ixidor quite easily take care of the ball. 21 minutes into the match, Perrucho FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gustavo-Hernán De La Cruz came free, but Christian Ixidor reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gustavo-Hernán Bareiro in the 22nd minute of play forced Perrucho FC's goalkeeper Christian Ixidor to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gustavo-Hernán De La Cruz took the ball and in the 24 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Christian Ixidor. Christian Ixidor dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. If Gustavo-Hernán De La Cruz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. MORPH's Gustavo-Hernán De La Cruz got a good chance for a goal in the 30th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 34thth minute of the game Gustavo-Hernán De La Cruz who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Perrucho FC's Christian Ixidor was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 37th minute, Damian Heli hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Perrucho FC booed when MORPH was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gustavo-Hernán Kranevitter didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 44 minutes, Gustavo-Hernán De La Cruz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. MORPH's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gustavo-Hernán De La Cruz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Urbano Emesto was the one to do the kick off. If Gustavo-Hernán De La Cruz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 51st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 51st minute the ball was on its way in behind Perrucho FC's goalkeeper Christian Ixidor, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 52 minutes into the game, Gustavo-Hernán Kranevitter was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. MORPH's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Perrucho FC the free kick. When Perrucho FC's Urbano Emesto in the 54th minute got a chance for a shot 54th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye MORPH's goalie prevented a goal. Gustavo-Hernán Bareiro kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. In the 56th match minute, Perrucho FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hektor Tsiaris to maneuver through the defense. 59 minutes into the game, Urbano Emesto cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-1. Gustavo-Hernán Armani was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Urbano Emesto in the 63rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gustavo-Hernán Armani saved MORPH from getting behind. Guido Lorencio could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 68th minute of the match, but Christian Ixidor made a huge save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gustavo-Hernán De La Cruz in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Christian Ixidor prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 75 minutes into the match, Gustavo-Hernán Bareiro notched a goal, 3-2, to the right of Perrucho FC's Christian Ixidor. Christian Ixidor was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Gustavo-Hernán Armani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Urbano Emesto in the 78th minute of play. 81 minutes into the game, Urbano Emesto cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-2. Gustavo-Hernán Armani was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Urbano Emesto blasted a shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Gustavo-Hernán Armani having to make a save. Gustavo-Hernán Armani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Urbano Emesto in the 84th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Urbano Emesto in the 86th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gustavo-Hernán Armani prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, MORPH's Gustavo-Hernán Funes Mori got a free kick in the 89th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st minute, Gustavo-Hernán De La Cruz managed to get in a good position for a shot. MORPH's supporters rose to their feet, but Gustavo-Hernán De La Cruz was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Christian Ixidor breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Perrucho FC had won after a very even match.