U23 League

MONUMENTAL
Spectators: 146 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Augusto Lander started the match with the kick off. After a rather tough play, TIBURON F.C's Nemesio Herena got a free kick in the 9th minute. 10 minutes into the match, Hermengildo Domeka notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of TIBURON F.C's Miguel Laurentzi. Miguel Laurentzi was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Miguel Laurentzi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nicolás Anelka in the 17th minute of play. In the 18th minute Anselmo Satordi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Emiliano Orixe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Augusto Lander kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. In the 19th minute, Adrian Laffitte hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 26th match minute, Muñeco FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vladimiro Lazcano to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Muñeco FC's zone, Aquiles Panfilo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Emiliano Orixe came out of the goal and Aquiles Panfilo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Anselmo Satordi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 32nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Kyle Walker fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Emiliano Orixe having to interfere. The supporters of TIBURON F.C booed when Muñeco FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adrian Laffitte didn't get a good kick on the ball. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Anselmo Satordi was the one to do the kick off. Emiliano Orixe made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aquiles Panfilo in the 52nd minute of play. In the 59th minute, TIBURON F.C's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Hermengildo Domeka fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. In the 65th minute Esteban Vermudo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Emiliano Orixe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Augusto Lander in the 77th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Miguel Laurentzi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 79th minute, Nemesio Herena hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Muñeco FC's Augusto Lander got a good chance for a goal in the 83rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Muñeco FC's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.