League

República de Beika
Spectators: 7212 (Terracing: 5410, Seating: 1659, VIP seats: 143) Vélez Sarsfield's Marcos Restu 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. In the 4th minute, Israel Urbasa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Americo Txindoki scored 0-1 in the 7th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Isidoro James, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Guillermo Checa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Celestino Sotero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Isidoro James made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Americo Txindoki in the 15th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Los 11 de Shinichi F.C's Benedicto Rosio got a free kick in the 19th minute. 21 minutes into the match, Humberto Xabat had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Isidoro James. Los 11 de Shinichi F.C's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Humberto Xabat was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. In the 26th minute, Marcos Restu made a precise shot to the right of Isidoro James. Los 11 de Shinichi F.C's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-3. In the 30th minute Humberto Xabat shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Isidoro James saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Isidoro James took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcos Restu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 32 minutes into the game, Vélez Sarsfield's Humberto Xabat nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Isidoro James made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-4. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcos Restu in the 39th minute of play forced Los 11 de Shinichi F.C's goalkeeper Isidoro James to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Israel Urbasa during the 39th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 39 played minutes Los 11 de Shinichi F.C got a freekick which was hit by Israel Urbasa. The audience was convinced that Marcos Restu's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Isidoro James was relentless in the 45th minute of the game. In the 46th match minute, Los 11 de Shinichi F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Israel Urbasa to maneuver through the defense. After the first half Vélez Sarsfield were leading 0-4. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Celestino Sotero to strike the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice moves Esteve Quilino could shoot a difficult shot in the 52nd minute, which Isidoro James however easily saved by the left post. In the 53rd minute, Hugo Peio 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. When Erubiel Mendebal fell near the penalty area in the 54th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Vélez Sarsfield's protests and gave Erubiel Mendebal a yellow card for diving instead. Los 11 de Shinichi F.C's Isidoro James played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anier Goito in the 60th minute of play. Celestino Sotero might have been able to make a better finish in the 61st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Guillermo Checa. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Celestino Sotero ran back to his position shaking his head. Celestino Sotero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 69th minute of the match, Americo Txindoki got a very nice opportunity to score, but Isidoro James was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Los 11 de Shinichi F.C's Isidoro James played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcos Restu in the 73rd minute of play. In the 75th minute, Vélez Sarsfield's Marcos Restu ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Isidoro James. Isidoro James yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-5. Los 11 de Shinichi F.C's Isidoro James played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcos Restu in the 78th minute of play. After 79 played minutes Los 11 de Shinichi F.C got a freekick which was hit by Israel Urbasa. 82 minutes into the match, Humberto Xabat dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Isidoro James, 0-6. In the 86th minute Marcos Restu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Isidoro James saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Americo Txindoki could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 87th minute of the match, but Isidoro James made a huge save. Isidoro James showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Humberto Xabat in the 88th minute of the match. Isidoro James made a fantastic save in the 90th minute, when Americo Txindoki sent off a good shot on target. Guillermo Checa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Celestino Sotero, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. 93 minutes into the game, Esteve Quilino recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Isidoro James. Esteve Quilino showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-7. The Los 11 de Shinichi F.C fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Vélez Sarsfield were clearly better and deserved to take the win.