League

Mojotoro
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Desaguadero AFC's Cristobal Guillem 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. 5 minutes into the game, Desaguadero AFC's Benito Urti nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gaudencio Eleazar made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Benito Urti hit a great freekick 10 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 11th minute, Eloy Ekialde managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mojotoro's supporters rose to their feet, but Eloy Ekialde was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mauricio Phelipe breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When the match had gone on for 13 minutes, Eloy Ekialde put it in 1-1 from a short distance just to the right of Mauricio Phelipe. Laureano Bartoli fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mauricio Phelipe having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jorge Ekhi in the 19th minute of play forced Desaguadero AFC's goalkeeper Mauricio Phelipe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eloy Ekialde's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 20thth minute, Mauricio Phelipe skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristobal Guillem in the 22nd minute of play forced Mojotoro's goalkeeper Gaudencio Eleazar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eloy Ekialde might have been able to make a better finish in the 24th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Mauricio Phelipe. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Eloy Ekialde ran back to his position shaking his head. A collision led to Desaguadero AFC getting a freekick after 27 minutes play. Rodolfo Resto hit a great ball. 31 minutes into the match, Mojotoro's goal looked a bit too open when Cristobal Guillem came free, but Gaudencio Eleazar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 38 played minutes Desaguadero AFC got a freekick which was hit by Rodolfo Resto. Laureano Bartoli might have been able to make a better finish in the 40th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Mauricio Phelipe. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Laureano Bartoli ran back to his position shaking his head. When Gervasio Lauaxeta fell near the penalty area in the 43rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Desaguadero AFC's protests and gave Gervasio Lauaxeta a yellow card for diving instead. In the 43rd minute, Gervasio Lauaxeta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 44 minutes into the match, Mojotoro's Laureano Bartoli broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Eloy Ekialde in the 47th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mauricio Phelipe saved Desaguadero AFC from getting behind. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Eloy Ekialde to make the kick off. Jorge Ekhi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mauricio Phelipe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Laureano Bartoli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Mojotoro's Eloy Ekialde in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Desaguadero AFC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 60th minute Jorge Ekhi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mauricio Phelipe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some careless play in the Desaguadero AFC defense, Eloy Ekialde kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Mauricio Phelipe. The Desaguadero AFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Mauricio Phelipe should have stopped the shot. After 71 minutes of play, Mojotoro's Jorge Ekhi made it 3-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Mauricio Phelipe was left in no man's land by his defense there! An unexpectedly hard shot by Eloy Ekialde in the 76th minute of play forced Desaguadero AFC's goalkeeper Mauricio Phelipe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Desaguadero AFC getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Rodolfo Resto hit a great ball. Jorge Ekhi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Eloy Ekialde struck a weak shot in the 85th minute. Mauricio Phelipe didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mojotoro. Laureano Bartoli received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Mauricio Phelipe tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 92nd minute, Jorge Ekhi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mojotoro's supporters rose to their feet, but Jorge Ekhi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mauricio Phelipe breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Gaudencio Eleazar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristobal Guillem in the 96th minute of the match. Desaguadero AFC's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.