League

Estadio Dúrham
Spectators: 7183 (Terracing: 5495, Seating: 1685, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Carlos Cibran kicked off to start the match. After a rather tough play, Medinas AFC's Amadeo Ciano got a free kick in the 3rd minute. Julio Velasco fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Joaquin Arias having to interfere. A collision led to Medinas AFC getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Amadeo Ciano hit a great ball. Medinas AFC's Anier Hever played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carlos Cibran in the 16th minute of play. In the 17th minute, Amadeo Ciano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A hard shot 19 in the game by Marcelo Ignazio from a close distance when the talented Anier Hever managed to make a qualified save. Medinas AFC's players were relieved. When Moises Bero fell near the penalty area in the 19th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Medinas AFC's protests and gave Moises Bero a yellow card for diving instead. Moises Bero kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. Anier Hever showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carlos Cibran in the 20th minute of the match. Anier Hever showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Bartoleme in the 26th minute of the match. Faustino Gaitan who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 28thth minute tested the skills of Anier Hever when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After some fancy dribbling in the 30th minute, Julio Velasco managed to get in a good position for a shot. Medinas AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Julio Velasco was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Joaquin Arias breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 35 minutes into the match, Emi Fc's goal looked a bit too open when Julio Velasco came free, but Joaquin Arias reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Carlos Cibran in the 36th minute of play forced Medinas AFC's goalkeeper Anier Hever to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Joaquin Arias stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Julio Velasco's shot from short distance in the 40th minute. Carlos Cibran was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 41st minute. Emi Fc's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. The supporters of Emi Fc booed when Medinas AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Moises Bero didn't get a good kick on the ball.

Emi Fc's defense didn't have a chance, in the 52nd minute, when German Cardoso scored to the left of an out of position Joaquin Arias, making the score, 0-1. After 62 played minutes Medinas AFC got a freekick which was hit by Celso Ticho. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fernando Lizardi in the 64th minute of play forced Medinas AFC's goalkeeper Anier Hever to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Anier Hever showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carlos Cibran in the 67th minute of the match. After 67 minutes of play Medinas AFC's Amadeo Ciano was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. After 68 played minutes Medinas AFC got a freekick which was hit by Amadeo Ciano. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Marcelo Ignazio in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Anier Hever prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Alberto Bartoleme hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. Julio Velasco fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Joaquin Arias having to interfere. Daniel Buinton's late challenge caught a Emi Fc's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Daniel Buinton helped the player get up and apologised. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 82nd minute of the game. One of Medinas AFC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Emi Fc:s goal. German Cardoso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 89th match minute, Medinas AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by German Cardoso to maneuver through the defense. Faustino Gaitan hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. German Cardoso recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 96th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Emi Fc fans cheered their team off the field, for while Medinas AFC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.