League

Juan Román Riquelme
Spectators: 7203 (Terracing: 5404, Seating: 1656, VIP seats: 143) Elias Adrio started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Rafael Normando struck a weak shot in the 3rd minute. Reynaldo Tonete didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for JESU FUTBOL CLUB. Saverio Nahia blasted a shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Reynaldo Tonete having to make a save. After a defensive mix-up in Jota Erre Erre's zone, Rafael Normando stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Reynaldo Tonete came out of the goal and Rafael Normando tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Nemesio Frans fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Elpidio Cordarryl having to interfere. Nemesio Frans received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Elpidio Cordarryl tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Rafael Normando had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 31st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rafael Normando's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Reynaldo Tonete read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 34th minute of play. If Saverio Nahia had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Saverio Nahia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Reynaldo Tonete having to interfere. Elpidio Cordarryl made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nemesio Frans in the 41st minute. Desiderio Dalmu charged in rather forcefully in the 43rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Desiderio Dalmu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of JESU FUTBOL CLUB booed when Jota Erre Erre was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Desiderio Dalmu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Reynaldo Tonete took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Saverio Nahia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 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.

51 minutes into the game, Nestor Benitez was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Jota Erre Erre's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave JESU FUTBOL CLUB the free kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elias Adrio in the 57th minute of play forced JESU FUTBOL CLUB's goalkeeper Elpidio Cordarryl to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Jota Erre Erre booed when JESU FUTBOL CLUB was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aquilino Fliz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Elias Adrio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Elpidio Cordarryl having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Desiderio Dalmu in the 62nd minute of play forced JESU FUTBOL CLUB's goalkeeper Elpidio Cordarryl to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rafael Normando sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 68 minutes into the match, Jota Erre Erre's goalkeeper Reynaldo Tonete had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rafael Normando. JESU FUTBOL CLUB's Elpidio Cordarryl played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elias Adrio in the 73rd minute of play. Elpidio Cordarryl made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nemesio Frans in the 75th minute of play. Aquilino Fliz kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. JESU FUTBOL CLUB's Elpidio Cordarryl played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elias Adrio in the 77th minute of play. Reynaldo Tonete made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Saverio Nahia in the 79th minute of play. Rafael Normando fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Reynaldo Tonete having to interfere. Saverio Nahia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Reynaldo Tonete tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 90th minute, Nestor Benitez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Rafael Normando had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Saverio Nahia in the 94th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Reynaldo Tonete prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 94 played minutes Jota Erre Erre got a freekick which was hit by Nestor Benitez.