Friendly League

Hugo Omar Curto
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Silvestre Txomin started the match with the kick off. Celedonio Saturnin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Silvestre Txomin in the 3rd minute of the match. Siro Menendo who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 7thth minute tested the skills of Arni Urb when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Fabian Benvido recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 9th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Silvestre Txomin came up free with the goalie in the 10th minute, the Momentum 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 Silvestre Txomin couldn't finish the play. The supporters of Momentum FC booed when CACYFA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Enrique Demesio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Celedonio Saturnin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fabian Benvido in the 13th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fabian Benvido in the 14th minute of play forced CACYFA's goalkeeper Celedonio Saturnin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Momentum FC's Silvestre Txomin got a good chance for a goal in the 16th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Apolo Crispo hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 20th minute, Jude Van Landschoot managed to get in a good position for a shot. Momentum FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Jude Van Landschoot was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Celedonio Saturnin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 22 minutes into the match, Martin Goi dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Arni Urb, 1-0. If Siro Menendo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 26th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Celedonio Saturnin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fabian Benvido, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. If Silvestre Txomin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Benicio Geleberto hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. 46 minutes into the game, Silvestre Txomin cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Celedonio Saturnin was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Siro Menendo to strike the kick off in the second half. 58 minutes into the match, CACYFA's goalkeeper Celedonio Saturnin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fabian Benvido. In the 59th minute, Martin Goi ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Arni Urb was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. Arni Urb showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Martin Goi, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. In the 66th match minute, CACYFA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Enrique Demesio to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in CACYFA's zone, Silvestre Txomin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Celedonio Saturnin came out of the goal and Silvestre Txomin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Benicio Geleberto kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Fabian Benvidos short, quick shot in the 71stth minute got Celedonio Saturnin to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After a rather tough play, CACYFA's Benicio Geleberto got a free kick in the 72nd minute. CACYFA's Rodrigo Aznaro got a good chance for a goal in the 77th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Fabian Benvido had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Silvestre Txomin in the 80th minute of play forced CACYFA's goalkeeper Celedonio Saturnin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 82nd minute Momentum FC were awarded a corner. Jude Van Landschoot went to the cornerflag to take it. In the 84th minute, Rando Raudsoo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Martin Goi in the 86th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arni Urb prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Martin Goi in the 87th minute of play forced Momentum FC's goalkeeper Arni Urb to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Martin Goi took the ball and in the 87 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Arni Urb. Arni Urb dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-1. When Martin Goi, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 96 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Arni Urb was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. CACYFA's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.