U23 League

Sangre Combativa
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) After a defensive mix-up in Bulldog 07's zone, Pedro Ochoa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Vinicio Salvadore came out of the goal and Pedro Ochoa tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Vinicio Salvadore showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gustavo-Hernán Egoi in the 6th minute of the match. 8 minutes into the match, Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka's goal looked a bit too open when Tiburcio Rius came free, but Kepa Arrizabalaga reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Vinicio Salvadore stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Pedro Ochoa's shot from short distance in the 10th minute. 12 minutes into the match, Bulldog 07's goal looked a bit too open when Pedro Ochoa came free, but Vinicio Salvadore reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Pedro Ochoa, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 12 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Vinicio Salvadore was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. 21 minutes into the game, Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka's Ke Xun nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Vinicio Salvadore made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Bulldog 07's Vinicio Salvadore played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Segundo Hanot in the 24th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gustavo-Hernán Egoi in the 26th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Vinicio Salvadore saved Bulldog 07 from getting behind. After some careless play in the Bulldog 07 defense, Gustavo-Hernán Egoi kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Vinicio Salvadore. The Bulldog 07 fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Vinicio Salvadore should have stopped the shot. In the 33rd minute Karel Kacharov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vinicio Salvadore saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Vinicio Salvadore showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gustavo-Hernán Egoi, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. In the 37th match minute, Bulldog 07 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hernan Llorian to maneuver through the defense. Gustavo-Hernán Egoi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Vinicio Salvadore showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gustavo-Hernán Egoi in the 39th minute of the match. After 40 played minutes Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka got a freekick which was hit by Karel Kacharov. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tiburcio Rius in the 44th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Kepa Arrizabalaga saved Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka from getting behind. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Pedro Ochoa kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 55th minute, Tiburcio Rius managed to get in a good position for a shot. Bulldog 07's supporters rose to their feet, but Tiburcio Rius was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Kepa Arrizabalaga breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ke Xun in the 62nd minute of play forced Bulldog 07's goalkeeper Vinicio Salvadore to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gustavo-Hernán Egoi got free with Vinicio Salvadore in the 63rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Vinicio Salvadore made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ke Xun in the 65th minute of play. With a little luck, Bulldog 07's Vinicio Salvadore got control of the ball when Gustavo-Hernán Egoi tried to sneak it across the goal line. Vinicio Salvadore showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ke Xun in the 68th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Bulldog 07's Tiburcio Rius got a free kick in the 68th minute. Bulldog 07 made a substitution. Santo Chayo replaced Rodrigo Rami. Bulldog 07 made a substitution. Eliseo Victoro replaced Fermin Toli. A collision led to Bulldog 07 getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Tiburcio Rius hit a great ball. Ke Xun fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vinicio Salvadore having to interfere. Kepa Arrizabalaga showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Guillermo Gauargi in the 83rd minute of the match. In the 85th minute Bulldog 07 were awarded a corner. Marciano Jenaro went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on Bulldog 07's corner Marciano Jenaro fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Kepa Arrizabalaga quite easily take care of the ball. A collision led to Bulldog 07 getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Hernan Llorian hit a great ball. The Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Sportivo Smirnoff Vodka would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.