U23 League

La Cucha
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Astor Barbosa started the match with the kick off. Howling Dawn U18's Enzo Shantala proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 10th minute of the match, managed to save Howling Dawn U18 from getting a goal against them. Paolo Rumaldo kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. After 15 minutes Simbo FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Mercurio Mercurio who took care of the corner kick. The corner ended in Mercurio Mercurio almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Simbo FC's Octavio Lauaxeta did a great save. After 19 played minutes Howling Dawn U18 got a freekick which was hit by Teofilo Oriol. Howling Dawn U18's Enzo Shantala proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 20th minute of the match, managed to save Howling Dawn U18 from getting a goal against them. Howling Dawn U18's Enzo Shantala proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 23rd minute of the match, managed to save Howling Dawn U18 from getting a goal against them. In the 23rd minute, Aristides Egoitz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 27th minute the ball was on its way in behind Simbo FC's goalkeeper Octavio Lauaxeta, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 29th minute Lun Luna shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Octavio Lauaxeta saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Howling Dawn U18 booed when Simbo FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lia Crucet didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 30th minute, Teofilo Oriol hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 39 minutes, Nair Galarza made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. Howling Dawn U18's Enzo Shantala tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Simbo FC's Octavio Lauaxeta played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mercurio Mercurio in the 43rd minute of play. In the 44th match minute, Howling Dawn U18 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Astor Barbosa to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Howling Dawn U18 getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Teofilo Oriol hit a great ball. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Nair Galarza was the one to do the kick off. In the 53rd minute Honorato Bibiano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Enzo Shantala saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Enzo Shantala showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Camil Homs in the 58th minute of the match. 67 minutes into the match, Simbo FC's goalkeeper Octavio Lauaxeta had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lun Luna. Camil Homs kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. Howling Dawn U18 made a substitution. Baldomiro Jerrald replaced Lun Luna. 78 minutes into the match, Simbo FC's goal looked a bit too open when Baldomiro Jerrald came free, but Octavio Lauaxeta reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Julian Abilio kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. Howling Dawn U18's Mars Marte was substituted for Tobias Sol. A collision led to Howling Dawn U18 getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Julian Abilio hit a great ball. When Nair Galarza came up free with the goalie in the 80th minute, the Simbo FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Nair Galarza couldn't finish the play. Enzo Shantala showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Camil Homs, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Enzo Shantala made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Victoriano Banegas in the 86th minute of play. In the 86th match minute, Howling Dawn U18 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Baldomiro Jerrald to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Howling Dawn U18's Astor Barbosa got a free kick in the 87th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Camil Homs in the 89th minute of play forced Howling Dawn U18's goalkeeper Enzo Shantala to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Howling Dawn U18 were furious when Guaberto Gilesindo was red carded, 93 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. After 92 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Howling Dawn U18! Enzo Shantala showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nair Galarza in the 96th minute of the match. Howling Dawn U18's Enzo Shantala played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Honorato Bibiano in the 98th minute of play. Simbo FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.