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Match Report
Rufián
Spectators: 7550 (Terracing: 5664,
Seating: 1736, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Jonas Figueroa started the match with the kick off. CH400's Turabi Onur proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 12th minute of the match, managed to save CH400 from getting a goal against them. Romulo Azibar recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 14th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After having played for 17 minutes, Romulo Azibar managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. CH400's supporters crossed their fingers, but Romulo Azibar was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 18 minutes into the game, Romulo Azibar cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Fabian Timo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. If Jonas Figueroa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Turabi Onur showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Serafin Garaona, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arnulfo Otsando in the 35th minute of play forced CH400's goalkeeper Turabi Onur to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fabian Timo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Romulo Azibar, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. Feliberto Corderun struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Fabian Timo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for CH400. When Tadeo Eleder fell near the penalty area in the 44th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored CH400's protests and gave Tadeo Eleder a yellow card for diving instead. In the 44th match minute, CH400 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tadeo Eleder to maneuver through the defense.
The wind increased when Romulo Azibar made the kick off in the second half. Fabian Timo was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Romulo Azibar showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-2 in the 52 minute of play. Fabian Timo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bernabe Bernal in the 56th minute of play. Romulo Azibar's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 60thth minute, Fabian Timo skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Romulo Azibar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Rufián's Fabian Timo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 66th minute of the match, managed to save Rufián from getting a goal against them. Romulo Azibar struck a weak shot in the 70th minute. Fabian Timo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for CH400. Rufián's Benedicto Evangelista was substituted for Jonas Figueroa. After 75 played minutes CH400 got a freekick which was hit by Edgard Lonzo. When Romulo Azibar came up free with the goalie in the 79th minute, the CH400 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 Romulo Azibar couldn't finish the play. Rufián's Godofredo Gabon was substituted for Lino Jerardo. Rufián's Angel Bordat pulled a muscle in his leg after 84 minutes and couldn't finish the game. When Romulo Azibar fell near the penalty area in the 84th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored CH400's protests and gave Romulo Azibar a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Rufián booed when CH400 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Romulo Azibar didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in CH400's zone, Arnulfo Otsando stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Turabi Onur came out of the goal and Arnulfo Otsando tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Fabian Timo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Romulo Azibar in the 93rd minute of play. The Rufián fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. CH400 were clearly better and deserved to take the win.
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