League

TANLONGO 1976
Spectators: 7495 (Terracing: 5622, Seating: 1724, VIP seats: 149) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Adolfo Perrando started the match with the kick off. A sloppy throw-in by Mauricio Afonso in the 3rd minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by TANLONGO AFC's Jonatan Nuno. In the 4th match minute, Libertarios Futbol Club was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Elias Orlanda to maneuver through the defense. In the 10th minute, Nestor Niguel reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Robustiano Chorache. The goal made the score 1-0. The supporters of TANLONGO AFC booed when Libertarios Futbol Club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elias Orlanda didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nestor Niguel's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 17thth minute, Robustiano Chorache skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After a rather tough play, TANLONGO AFC's Nestor Niguel got a free kick in the 21st minute. In the 24th minute, TANLONGO AFC's Nestor Niguel ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Robustiano Chorache. Robustiano Chorache yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joaquin Cruz in the 29th minute of play forced TANLONGO AFC's goalkeeper Melchor Baudelio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Joaquin Cruz struck a weak shot in the 33rd minute. Melchor Baudelio didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Libertarios Futbol Club. Adolfo Perrando's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Melchor Baudelio read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 35th minute of play. Adolfo Perrando scored 2-1 in the 36th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Melchor Baudelio, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Joaquin Cruz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. When Adolfo Perrando, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 39 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Melchor Baudelio was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Robustiano Chorache made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mario Rico in the 41st minute. In the 47th minute Adolfo Perrando shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Melchor Baudelio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Nestor Niguel to strike the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Libertarios Futbol Club getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Filomeno Oskarbi hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 57th minute, Epifanio Nerio managed to get in a good position for a shot. TANLONGO AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Epifanio Nerio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Robustiano Chorache breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Mario Rico fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Robustiano Chorache having to interfere. Paulino Locaio took the ball and in the 69 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Melchor Baudelio. Melchor Baudelio dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-2. Adolfo Perrando received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Melchor Baudelio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 82nd minute Nestor Niguel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Robustiano Chorache saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Oscar Iban received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Melchor Baudelio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Adolfo Perrando could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 86th minute of the match, but Melchor Baudelio made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nestor Niguel in the 95th minute of play forced Libertarios Futbol Club's goalkeeper Robustiano Chorache to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 97 minutes into the game, Daus Wijaya was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Libertarios Futbol Club's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave TANLONGO AFC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Libertarios Futbol Club's Daus Wijaya got a free kick in the 97th minute. After recieving a nice pass, TANLONGO AFC's Everardo Mundo tried to score from far away in the 98th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. TANLONGO AFC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Libertarios Futbol Club for a fine match.