Friendly League

arena Boca del Pozo
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Jeronimo Bertin made the kick off which started today's match. Jeronimo Bertin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hugo Mejia having to interfere. Ronny Caicedo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 7th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Hugo Mejia stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jeronimo Bertin's shot from short distance in the 10th minute. Hugo Mejia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jeronimo Bertin, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Donato Emmanuel during the 14th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 13th minute, one of Bendito Sea El Fernet:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Bendito Sea El Fernet. Gomez Argüelles walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. If Jeronimo Bertin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 22nd minute, Abel Uzuri hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Wilfredo Igon fell near the penalty area in the 24th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bendito Sea El Fernet's protests and gave Wilfredo Igon a yellow card for diving instead. In the 24th minute, Wilfredo Igon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jeronimo Bertin in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Hugo Mejia prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 39th minute the ball was on its way in behind C.A. GUAYACO's goalkeeper Hugo Mejia, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 41 minutes into the match, C.A. GUAYACO's goal looked a bit too open when Baldomiro Guerrero came free, but Hugo Mejia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jeronimo Bertin in the 43rd minute of play forced C.A. GUAYACO's goalkeeper Hugo Mejia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Angelino Olando sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ronny Caicedo was the one to do the kick off. Ronny Caicedo hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, C.A. GUAYACO's Ortiz Zumarraga got a free kick in the 60th minute. In the 60th minute the ball was on its way in behind C.A. GUAYACO's goalkeeper Hugo Mejia, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Abel Uzuri charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Abel Uzuri the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Abel Uzuri kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. When the match clock showed 73 minutes, the score became 0-2 when Jeronimo Bertin sped through C.A. GUAYACO's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Hugo Mejia. C.A. GUAYACO's George Temes was substituted for Luis Rechani. C.A. GUAYACO made a substitution. Wilmer Villerias replaced Yader Aramberri. If Angelino Olando had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 84 minutes into the game, Jeronimo Bertin cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Hugo Mejia was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After a defensive mix-up in Bendito Sea El Fernet's zone, George Temes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Federico Normando came out of the goal and George Temes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Abel Uzuri sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The Bendito Sea El Fernet supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Bendito Sea El Fernet would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.