League

E. Lagrimas Del Sol.
Spectators: 6550 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1500, VIP seats: 50) After some fancy dribbling in the 4th minute, Candido Papo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Club Esperanza FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Candido Papo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Arnaldo Iliana breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Artemio Sadurni charged in rather forcefully in the 9th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Artemio Sadurni the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 9 played minutes Club Esperanza FC got a freekick which was hit by Artemio Sadurni. The supporters of Naunauco FC booed when Club Esperanza FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emiliano Orlondon didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Paulo Ixona in the 13th minute of play forced Club Esperanza FC's goalkeeper Domingo Rius to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 15th minute of the match Naunauco FC got a corner. Club Esperanza FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Paolo Maule ran over to the corner to take the kick. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Paulo Ixona during the 16th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Naunauco FC getting a freekick after 16 minutes play. Paulo Ixona hit a great ball. Alvaro Tano struck a weak shot in the 18th minute. Arnaldo Iliana didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Club Esperanza FC. The supporters of Club Esperanza FC booed when Naunauco FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Damian Rioja didn't get a good kick on the ball. 24 minutes into the match, Naunauco FC's goal looked a bit too open when Serafin Polo came free, but Arnaldo Iliana reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Club Esperanza FC's Candido Papo in the 25th minute got a chance for a shot 25th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Naunauco FC's goalie prevented a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 30th minute, Serafin Polo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Club Esperanza FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Serafin Polo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Arnaldo Iliana breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Naunauco FC's Arnaldo Iliana proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 35th minute of the match, managed to save Naunauco FC from getting a goal against them. Arnaldo Iliana made a fantastic save in the 40th minute, when Alvaro Tano sent off a good shot on target. After some careless play in the Club Esperanza FC defense, Joel Ikatz kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Domingo Rius. The Club Esperanza FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Domingo Rius should have stopped the shot. In the 47th minute, Serafin Polo got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. If Alvaro Tano had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 48th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 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.

If Candido Papo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Arnaldo Iliana stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Alvaro Tano's shot from short distance in the 54th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Joel Ikatz got free with Domingo Rius in the 57th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With 60 minutes on the clock, Eloy Hotz commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In the 61st match minute, Club Esperanza FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eloy Hotz to maneuver through the defense. Domingo Rius was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Paulo Ixona showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-2 in the 63 minute of play. In the 66th match minute, Club Esperanza FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tiburcio Paz to maneuver through the defense. If Paulo Ixona had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 72 minutes, Serafin Polo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Club Esperanza FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Serafin Polo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 73rd minute, Paulo Ixona managed to get in a good position for a shot. Naunauco FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Paulo Ixona was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Domingo Rius breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 76th minute, Naunauco FC's Paulo Ixona dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-3. Joel Ikatz struck a weak shot in the 79th minute. Domingo Rius didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Naunauco FC. A collision led to Club Esperanza FC getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Alvaro Tano hit a great ball. Alvaro Tano kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. The supporters of Club Esperanza FC booed when Naunauco FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Damian Rioja didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 93 minutes, Tiburcio Paz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Club Esperanza FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tiburcio Paz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 95th match minute, Club Esperanza FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tiburcio Paz to maneuver through the defense. Domingo Rius showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Paulo Ixona in the 97th minute of the match. When the referee blew the final whistle jeers and boos were heard from the home team's supporters. They were angered to see Club Esperanza FC lose a match they had controlled from the kick-off.