League

Joanico
Spectators: 6702 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1702, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Fernan Romano got the match started through his kick off. Manilan Arizabal kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. Eugenio Argudin made an important save on a dangerous shot by Eulalio Rivacoba in the 5th minute. 6 minutes into the match, Joanico AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Manilan Arizabal came free, but Fernandez Larabiedra reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 11th play minutes Marz Besteo shot 0-1, a short shot which went by Fernandez Larabiedra and just under the crossbar into goal. Joanico AFC's Fernandez Larabiedra played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Manilan Arizabal in the 15th minute of play. When the match had gone on for 17 minutes, Fernan Romano took a quick shot and it went in 1-1 without a chance for Eugenio Argudin to make any attempt to save it. The supporters of Joanico AFC booed when Peralta AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cordario Mondrevilla didn't get a good kick on the ball. Eugenio Argudin didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 20th minute, which inside left pole to 2-1. 26 minutes into the match, Joanico AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Marz Besteo came free, but Fernandez Larabiedra reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 29th minute, Marz Besteo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Peralta AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Marz Besteo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fernandez Larabiedra breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Narciso Pierredonda during the 31st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Narciso Pierredonda hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. Joanico AFC's Fernandez Larabiedra played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marz Besteo in the 40th minute of play. In the 43rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Peralta AFC's goalkeeper Eugenio Argudin, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Marz Besteo to strike the kick off in the second half. The supporters of Joanico AFC booed when Peralta AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marz Besteo didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Peralta AFC's zone, Fernan Romano stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Eugenio Argudin came out of the goal and Fernan Romano tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Eulalio Rivacoba sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Joanico AFC's Fernan Romano in the 70th minute got a chance for a shot 70th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Peralta AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Eugenio Argudin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fernan Romano in the 73rd minute of the match. The long shot by Saturnin Palou in the 82nd minute really tested Fernandez Larabiedra's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. In the 83rd match minute, Joanico AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Archibaldo Pamo to maneuver through the defense. Fernandez Larabiedra made a fantastic save in the 85th minute, when Marz Besteo sent off a good shot on target. 92 minutes into the match, Peralta AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Eulalio Rivacoba came free, but Eugenio Argudin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. For all the effort they put into the match, the Peralta AFC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Joanico AFC.