League

Estadio Aike
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Freddy Acevedo started the match with the kick off. The supporters of Aike AFC booed when Bola 8 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elvio Satordi didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Mauro Cugat had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 5th minute, Anselmo Clodio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jesus Quentin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 9th minute. Jimeno Venerando tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bola 8's Amado Palben got a good chance for a goal in the 11th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Thanks to some nice moves Mauro Cugat could shoot a difficult shot in the 13th minute, which Mariano Gartzen however easily saved by the left post. Freddy Acevedo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mariano Gartzen having to interfere. Mauro Cugat fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mariano Gartzen having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Freddy Acevedo in the 23rd minute of play forced Bola 8's goalkeeper Mariano Gartzen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mariano Gartzen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Freddy Acevedo in the 24th minute of the match. Aike AFC's Mauro Cugat got a good chance for a goal in the 26th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of Bola 8 booed when Aike AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anier Loi didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Aike AFC's zone, Amado Palben stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jimeno Venerando came out of the goal and Amado Palben tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Freddy Acevedo in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mariano Gartzen prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A hard shot 37 in the game by Freddy Acevedo from a close distance when the talented Mariano Gartzen managed to make a qualified save. Bola 8's players were relieved. Gaspar Pelayo kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. After 43 minutes Aike AFC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Marciano Ferran who took care of the corner kick. In the 47th minute Jesus Quentin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jimeno Venerando saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 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.

Freddy Acevedo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 53rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 56th minute, Gaspar Pelayo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Freddy Acevedo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mariano Gartzen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mauro Cugat in the 65th minute of play. In the 69th match minute, Bola 8 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anselmo Clodio to maneuver through the defense. In the 69th minute of the match Vinicio Goyo sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Mariano Gartzen skillfully saved the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Freddy Acevedo in the 71st minute of play forced Bola 8's goalkeeper Mariano Gartzen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Aike AFC's Jimeno Venerando played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amado Palben in the 73rd minute of play. After 77 minutes, Victor Gonchan mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Aike AFC and the Bola 8 players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 77 played minutes Aike AFC got a freekick which was hit by Victor Gonchan. Jesus Quentin who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 78thth minute tested the skills of Jimeno Venerando when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In a very dangerous position, a player in Aike AFC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 80th minute. Penalty! Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mauro Cugat in the 87th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mariano Gartzen prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Amado Palben received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Jimeno Venerando tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jesus Quentin could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 94th minute of the match, but Jimeno Venerando made a huge save. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Bola 8 walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.