League

Estadio Canaleja
Spectators: 7231 (Terracing: 5425, Seating: 1663, VIP seats: 143) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when German Phelipe kicked off to start the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Anastasio Restu in the 4th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cirilo Fagondo saved La Champions Liga from getting behind. In the 5th minute, Aaron Espiridion hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rolando Valiente might have been able to make a better finish in the 12th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Cirilo Fagondo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Rolando Valiente ran back to his position shaking his head. 13 minutes into the match, La Champions Liga's goal looked a bit too open when Anastasio Restu came free, but Cirilo Fagondo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rolando Valiente fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cirilo Fagondo having to interfere. David Domingues struck a weak shot in the 18th minute. Alberto Joey didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for La Champions Liga. German Phelipe recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 20th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 22 minutes into the match, La Champions Liga's German Phelipe sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Alberto Joey narrowly saved just below the crossbar. David Domingues sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Florentino Fidele charged in rather forcefully in the 28th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Florentino Fidele the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 29 minutes into the match, La Champions Liga's Vladimiro Felipo broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. German Phelipe blasted a shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Alberto Joey having to make a save. German Phelipe blasted a shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Alberto Joey having to make a save. After a defensive mix-up in Languileo's zone, German Phelipe stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alberto Joey came out of the goal and German Phelipe tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Anastasio Restu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cirilo Fagondo having to interfere. During the 44th minute of the match Aaron Espiridion completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Aaron Espiridion a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. In the 44th match minute, La Champions Liga was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aaron Espiridion to maneuver through the defense. 46 minutes into the game, German Phelipe was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. La Champions Liga's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Languileo the free kick. Rolando Valiente sent away a hard shot on goal in the 50th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Rolando Valiente made a kick off. Languileo's Edelmiro Urki suffered a concussion after 55 minutes and had to leave the field. When German Phelipe was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 55 minutes had been played. German Phelipe hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. After 61 played minutes La Champions Liga got a freekick which was hit by Moises Selmo. When Eleuterio Bieito came up free with the goalie in the 63rd minute, the Languileo fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Eleuterio Bieito couldn't finish the play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Vladimiro Felipo during the 64th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 64th match minute, La Champions Liga was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vladimiro Felipo to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to La Champions Liga getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Edelmiro Aurken hit a great ball. Anastasio Restu struck a weak shot in the 80th minute. Cirilo Fagondo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Languileo. After a defensive mix-up in La Champions Liga's zone, Florentino Fidele stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cirilo Fagondo came out of the goal and Florentino Fidele tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Anastasio Restu got free with Cirilo Fagondo in the 83rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Florentino Fidele was shown his second yellow card after 84 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After 85 played minutes Languileo got a freekick which was hit by Florentino Fidele. Cirilo Fagondo made a fantastic save in the 91st minute, when Rolando Valiente sent off a good shot on target. The Languileo supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Languileo would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.