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Match Report
Zerio
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26,
Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Nova Xábia's Cristián Griful started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Baldemer Saboya sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Benigno Urbina charged in rather forcefully in the 7th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Benigno Urbina the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Zerio booed when Nova Xábia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Benigno Urbina didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Inko Figueres, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 9 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Thiago Macho was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. 11 minutes into the match, Nova Xábia's goalkeeper Thiago Macho had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Inko Figueres. Gomesano Baños charged in rather forcefully in the 18th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gomesano Baños the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Gomesano Baños hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. In the 22nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Nova Xábia's goalkeeper Thiago Macho, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Inko Figueres had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. When Nova Xábia's Felipillo Mayol in the 28th minute got a chance for a shot 28th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Zerio's goalie prevented a goal. When Nova Xábia's Felipillo Mayol in the 28th minute got a chance for a shot 28th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Zerio's goalie prevented a goal. Nesto Amorebieta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristián Griful in the 31st minute of play. Cristián Griful fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nesto Amorebieta having to interfere. If Baldemer Saboya had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Eder Aranzubia took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 46th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Thiago Macho. Nova Xábia's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. 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 Baldemer Saboya to strike the kick off in the second half. Baldemer Saboya fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Thiago Macho having to interfere. Zerio's defense didn't have a chance, in the 62nd minute, when Felipillo Mayol scored to the left of an out of position Nesto Amorebieta, making the score, 0-1. Cristián Griful sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Felipillo Mayol sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Baldemer Saboya had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Zerio booed when Nova Xábia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Duarte Rallo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thiago Macho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Baldemer Saboya, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Alonso Vallejo fell near the penalty area in the 76th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Zerio's protests and gave Alonso Vallejo a yellow card for diving instead. Alonso Vallejo kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Felipillo Mayol got free with Nesto Amorebieta in the 79th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Eliazar Dagora didn't quite understand what happened when in the 84 minute of the game managed to get a great opportunity for a goal and then missed the goal by a feet. A collision led to Zerio getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Prudencio Bouzon hit a great ball. After recieving a nice pass, Nova Xábia's Albano Solera tried to score from far away in the 91st minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. In the 96th minute of the match Amaro Gabas sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Nesto Amorebieta skillfully saved the ball. The Nova Xábia players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.
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