League

Cemetery of Giants
Spectators: 10816 (Terracing: 8113, Seating: 2487, VIP seats: 216) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Scott Le Saux took the kick off in the first half of the match. Bernardo Pelayo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Scott Bradbury in the 3rd minute of the match. Elia Di Ianni made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Scott Le Saux in the 4th minute of play. 5 minutes into the game, Undertakers's Scott Le Saux nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Elia Di Ianni made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Elia Di Ianni showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vit Boll, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. Bernardo Pelayo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edu de Sousa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some careless play in the Undertakers defense, Edu de Sousa kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Bernardo Pelayo. The Undertakers fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Bernardo Pelayo should have stopped the shot. After 20 played minutes Undertakers got a freekick which was hit by Guillem Agulló. Connor Brütting was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 22 minutes into the match. In the 22nd minute, one of Undertakers: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 Undertakers. Vit Boll sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Elia Di Ianni was a little too slow when Vit Boll got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 31st minute. The score was now 2-2. In the 44th minute of the match Undertakers got a corner. El Expreso's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Junior Ramos ran over to the corner to take the kick. In the 46th minute, Edu de Sousa left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The El Expreso fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-3. Undertakers made a substitution. Marcial Claris replaced Vit Boll. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 2-3 lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Scott Bradbury to strike the kick off in the second half. Guillem Agulló received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Elia Di Ianni tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Guillem Agulló's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Elia Di Ianni read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 58th minute of play. 61 minutes into the match, Undertakers's goal looked a bit too open when Edu de Sousa came free, but Bernardo Pelayo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Scott Bradbury who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 62ndth minute tested the skills of Bernardo Pelayo when he managed to save the team from getting behind. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Guillem Agulló in the 64th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Elia Di Ianni saved El Expreso from getting behind. Bernardo Pelayo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edu de Sousa in the 68th minute of the match. Guillem Agulló sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 75 minutes into the match, El Expreso's goal looked a bit too open when Guillem Agulló came free, but Elia Di Ianni reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Undertakers's Bernardo Pelayo got control of the ball when Scott Bradbury tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in El Expreso's zone, Guillem Agulló stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Elia Di Ianni came out of the goal and Guillem Agulló tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Bernardo Pelayo made a fantastic save in the 86th minute, when Scott Bradbury sent off a good shot on target. Bernardo Pelayo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edu de Sousa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Guillem Agulló in the 89th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Elia Di Ianni prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched El Expreso eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.