League

Estadio Esmeralda
Spectators: 7001 (Terracing: 5200, Seating: 1659, VIP seats: 142) La Gallardeta's Emilio Christobal started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Jacobo Abastas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 2nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Joel Mateo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Joel Mateo struck a weak shot in the 8th minute. Matias Cordareo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for La Gallardeta. Joel Mateo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Matias Cordareo having to interfere. In the 15th minute, Joel Mateo left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The La Gallardeta fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Isidoro Artaldo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jacobo Abastas in the 22nd minute of play. If Joel Mateo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Emilio Christobal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When La Gallardeta's Joel Mateo in the 33rd minute got a chance for a shot 33rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye 653 united's goalie prevented a goal. Matias Cordareo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emilio Christobal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in 653 united's zone, Joel Mateo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Matias Cordareo came out of the goal and Joel Mateo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Joel Mateo might have been able to make a better finish in the 44th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Matias Cordareo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Joel Mateo ran back to his position shaking his head. After the first half La Gallardeta were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Jacobo Abastas made a kick off. 653 united's Matias Cordareo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emilio Christobal in the 53rd minute of play. Matias Cordareo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emilio Christobal in the 57th minute of play. 59 minutes into the game, La Gallardeta's Joel Mateo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Matias Cordareo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. If Emilio Christobal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Emilio Christobal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Joel Mateo in the 71stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Matias Cordareo, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Matias Cordareo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Joel Mateo in the 75th minute. In the 78th minute, Joel Mateo made a precise shot to the right of Matias Cordareo. 653 united's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-3. Matias Cordareo didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 85th minute, which inside left pole to 0-4. Jacobo Calisto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the match was over La Gallardeta could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than 653 united throughout the match.