League

La Bombonera
Spectators: 6727 (Terracing: 5727, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Epifanio Bernaldo got the match started through his kick off. Thijs Heitinga made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lisandro Argi in the 3rd minute. Zula Karaszkiewicz's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Thijs Heitinga read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 5th minute of play. After 7 played minutes Xeneize F.C got a freekick which was hit by Zula Karaszkiewicz. Cristian Erasto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Epifanio Bernaldo in the 8th minute of the match. After 10 played minutes Larfinur AFC got a freekick which was hit by Eusebio Gimenez. Zula Karaszkiewicz was extremely unlucky when he, in the 15th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rigoberto Tohias in the 17th minute of play forced Xeneize F.C's goalkeeper Cristian Erasto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Serafin Jax in the 23rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Thijs Heitinga saved Larfinur AFC from getting behind. Serafin Jax succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-0 in the 26th playminute. Larfinur AFC's Thijs Heitinga played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Serafin Jax in the 31st minute of play. Thijs Heitinga made a fantastic save in the 32nd minute, when Serafin Jax sent off a good shot on target. 35 minutes into the match, Larfinur AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Zula Karaszkiewicz came free, but Thijs Heitinga reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 36th minute, Eustaquio Laurin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 39th minute, Epifanio Bernaldo ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Cristian Erasto was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. A collision led to Xeneize F.C getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Serafin Jax hit a great ball. When Larfinur AFC's Epifanio Bernaldo in the 44th minute got a chance for a shot 44th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Xeneize F.C's goalie prevented a goal. Ernesto Incendio hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Serafin Jax to make the kick off. The supporters of Xeneize F.C booed when Larfinur AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rolando Fidencio didn't get a good kick on the ball. After recieving a nice pass, Xeneize F.C's Zeledon Obano tried to score from far away in the 52nd minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. The Larfinur AFC fans' excitement grew in the 56th match minute when Larfinur AFC's Epifanio Bernaldo looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rigoberto Tohias in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cristian Erasto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Celedonio Sancho hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. 71 minutes into the match, Larfinur AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Zula Karaszkiewicz came free, but Thijs Heitinga reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Valentin Papo hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. Thijs Heitinga didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Zeledon Obano went, in the 73rd minute, to the upper right corner, 2-2 was the resulting score. Valentin Papo charged in rather forcefully in the 77th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Valentin Papo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 77th match minute, Larfinur AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Valentin Papo to maneuver through the defense. 78 minutes into the game, Henrik Andersson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Larfinur AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Xeneize F.C the free kick. After 78 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Larfinur AFC! The referee gave Xeneize F.C a penalty, 79 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Lisandro Argi, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Larfinur AFC's Thijs Heitinga. 3-2. Ernesto Incendio charged in rather forcefully in the 82nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ernesto Incendio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Thijs Heitinga took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lisandro Argi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Victorio Herena sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Victorio Herena who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 92ndth minute tested the skills of Cristian Erasto when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Cristian Erasto made a fantastic save in the 95th minute, when Victorio Herena sent off a good shot on target. A hard shot 96 in the game by Victorio Herena from a close distance when the talented Cristian Erasto managed to make a qualified save. Xeneize F.C's players were relieved. Xeneize F.C's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.