U23 League

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Spectators: 147 (Terracing: 111, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Elvio Rainerio kicked off to start the match. Gonzalo Chesus might have been able to make a better finish in the 4th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Ezequiel Boniel. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Gonzalo Chesus ran back to his position shaking his head. Thanks to some nice moves Gonzalo Chesus could shoot a difficult shot in the 5th minute, which Ezequiel Boniel however easily saved by the left post. After 9 played minutes EL PEPO FC got a freekick which was hit by Celso Inge. Ezequiel Boniel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cornelio Menendo in the 10th minute of play. Marcos Lauren sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bernardo Salvino in the 18th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cristian Fernado saved Perros del sur from getting behind. If Gonzalo Chesus had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Bernardo Salvino hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. EL PEPO FC were furious when Joaquin Tonio was red carded, 30 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. Joaquin Tonio kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. Edgard Herauso fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cristian Fernado having to interfere. Marcos Lauren sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gonzalo Chesus could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 41st minute of the match, but Ezequiel Boniel made a huge save. Marcos Lauren struck a weak shot in the 45th minute. Ezequiel Boniel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Perros del sur. Cornelio Menendo struck a weak shot in the 47th minute. Ezequiel Boniel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Perros del sur. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

Ezequiel Boniel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcos Lauren, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marcos Lauren struck a weak shot in the 66th minute. Ezequiel Boniel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Perros del sur. If Cornelio Menendo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 74th minute Marcos Lauren shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ezequiel Boniel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 75 minutes, Gonzalo Chesus managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Perros del sur's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gonzalo Chesus was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Cornelio Menendo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 77th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 80 minutes into the match, Gonzalo Chesus had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ezequiel Boniel. EL PEPO FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gonzalo Chesus was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. Cristian Fernado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edgard Herauso in the 91st minute of the match. After 92 minutes of play, Perros del sur's Marcos Lauren made it 3-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Ezequiel Boniel was left in no man's land by his defense there! Perros del sur walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.