League

Estadio Verón
Spectators: 7075 (Terracing: 5415, Seating: 1660, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Leonardo Lauro took the kick off in the first half of the match. Nicolas Chano's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Aldo Orlandus read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. Mario Figueroa kicked well hit freekick during the 5th minute of the match. After 17 played minutes Verdolaga got a freekick which was hit by Conrado Bras. After some careless play in the Verdolaga defense, Raul Vachon kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Siro Garaona. The Verdolaga fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Siro Garaona should have stopped the shot. 31 minutes into the game, Verdolaga's Nicolas Chano nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Aldo Orlandus made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. With a little luck, Verdolaga's Siro Garaona got control of the ball when Arturo Chorache tried to sneak it across the goal line. Verdolaga's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Mario Figueroa 38 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 3-1. 41 minutes into the game, Leonardo Ramirez was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Verdolaga's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave MACU FC the free kick. A collision led to Verdolaga getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Leonardo Ramirez hit a great ball. Aldo Orlandus made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nicolas Chano in the 44th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in MACU FC's zone, Leonardo Ramirez stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aldo Orlandus came out of the goal and Leonardo Ramirez tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-1 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Nicolas Chano made a kick off. Nicolas Chano struck a weak shot in the 52nd minute. Aldo Orlandus didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Verdolaga. Nicolas Chano's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 54thth minute, Aldo Orlandus skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Verdolaga's Siro Garaona played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Raul Vachon in the 56th minute of play. Aldo Orlandus made a fantastic save in the 61st minute, when Nicolas Chano sent off a good shot on target. Ruperto Evarado kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. In the 66th match minute, Verdolaga was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leonardo Ramirez to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Verdolaga's zone, Leonardo Lauro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Siro Garaona came out of the goal and Leonardo Lauro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nicolas Chano in the 69th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Aldo Orlandus saved MACU FC from getting behind. Leonardo Lauro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Siro Garaona having to interfere. The supporters of MACU FC booed when Verdolaga was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leonardo Ramirez didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 82nd minute, Leonardo Lauro managed to get in a good position for a shot. MACU FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Leonardo Lauro was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Siro Garaona breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of MACU FC booed when Verdolaga was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leonardo Ramirez didn't get a good kick on the ball. Raimundo Ordono took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 85th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Siro Garaona. Verdolaga's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Aldo Orlandus showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leonardo Ramirez in the 89th minute of the match. Nicolas Chano in the 90thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Aldo Orlandus, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Prospero Valentine fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aldo Orlandus having to interfere.