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Match Report
Espejo
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27,
Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Benjamin Blas got the match started through his kick off. Benjamin Blas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 3rd minute. Mauro Salgado tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Geronimo Echavarri fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mauro Salgado having to interfere. Benjamin Blas took the ball and in the 6 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Mauro Salgado. Mauro Salgado dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Geronimo Echavarri 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. 13 minutes into the match, Pajal FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cebo Aguiriano came free, but Roegelio Pontones reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 15 minutes Pajal FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Mateus Galdo who took care of the corner kick. A nice corner shot did that Mateus Galdo got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Roegelio Pontones quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. After 15 played minutes Pajal FC got a freekick which was hit by Silbestre Abreu. Weather Cuebas's late challenge caught a Pajal FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Weather Cuebas helped the player get up and apologised. Weather Cuebas hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. In the 19th match minute, Espejo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ysmael Cantos to maneuver through the defense. After some careless play in the Espejo defense, Benjamin Blas kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Mauro Salgado. The Espejo fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Mauro Salgado should have stopped the shot. After a rather tough play, Pajal FC's Zuri Turres got a free kick in the 34th minute. Mateus Galdo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Roegelio Pontones read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 35th minute of play. Silbestre Abreu hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. In the 40th match minute, Pajal FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zuri Turres to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Pajal FC booed when Espejo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ysmael Cantos didn't get a good kick on the ball. 44 minutes into the game, Geronimo Echavarri cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Mauro Salgado was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The Espejo players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Pajal FC were winning 0-3.
The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Cebo Aguiriano was the one to do the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cebo Aguiriano in the 51st minute of play forced Pajal FC's goalkeeper Roegelio Pontones to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 55th minute, Serapio Larios managed to get in a good position for a shot. Pajal FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Serapio Larios was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mauro Salgado breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Benjamin Blas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Elias Sufiria fell near the penalty area in the 62nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Espejo's protests and gave Elias Sufiria a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Pajal FC booed when Espejo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elias Sufiria didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benjamin Blas in the 68th minute of play forced Espejo's goalkeeper Mauro Salgado to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mauro Salgado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Benjamin Blas, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. Mateus Galdo charged in rather forcefully in the 79th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mateus Galdo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Mauro Salgado was out of position in the 83 minute of play, and Benjamin Blas capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Benjamin Blas really showed his touch with that goal: 0-4. Geronimo Echavarri blasted a shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Mauro Salgado having to make a save. Elias Sufiria was shown his second yellow card after 88 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 88th match minute, Espejo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Elias Sufiria to maneuver through the defense. 93 minutes into the match, Geronimo Echavarri notched a goal, 0-5, to the right of Espejo's Mauro Salgado. Mauro Salgado was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Pajal FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.
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