League

Darwin
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Joel Paio kicked off to start the match. An unexpected shot in the 17th minute by Fidel Luzaide got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Americo Donio kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. After 20 played minutes DR. DREED got a freekick which was hit by Placido Solustiano. Gogo Domingues recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 21st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Fidel Luzaide had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Fidel Luzaide came up free with the goalie in the 25th minute, the CoronaV FC 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 Fidel Luzaide couldn't finish the play. After some careless play in the DR. DREED defense, Joel Paio kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Ceferino Platon. The DR. DREED fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Ceferino Platon should have stopped the shot. Joel Paio's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 31stth minute, Ceferino Platon skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The supporters of DR. DREED booed when CoronaV FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pastor Toro didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 40th minute, Abel Bixintxo left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The DR. DREED fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Ceferino Platon made a fantastic save in the 44th minute, when Joel Paio sent off a good shot on target. Ceferino Platon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gogo Domingues, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Abel Bixintxo made a kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 51st minute, Remigio Jurgi managed to get in a good position for a shot. CoronaV FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Remigio Jurgi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ceferino Platon breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Jeronimo Gerazan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abel Bixintxo in the 54th minute of the match. Joel Paio scored 2-1 in the 56th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Ceferino Platon, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 63 minutes into the match, Joel Paio had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ceferino Platon. DR. DREED's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Joel Paio was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. Placido Solustiano got his second yellow card in the match during the 69th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. After 70 played minutes DR. DREED got a freekick which was hit by Placido Solustiano. Ceferino Platon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fidel Luzaide, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. After 80 played minutes CoronaV FC got a freekick which was hit by Remigio Jurgi. Ceferino Platon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Paio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gogo Domingues sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Joel Paio in the 91st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ceferino Platon prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 94 minutes into the game, CoronaV FC's Fidel Luzaide nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ceferino Platon made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-1. When the referee ended the match the CoronaV FC players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.