League

Chiguana
Spectators: 7360 (Terracing: 6000, Seating: 1300, VIP seats: 60) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Gora Abarca made the kick off which started today's match. Gora Abarca sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gora Abarca sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 23 minutes into the match, Chiguana's goal looked a bit too open when Norberto Abella came free, but Fernando Abellaneda reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 25 minutes, Norberto Abella managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Esperaza's supporters crossed their fingers, but Norberto Abella was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a little luck, Esperaza's Cai Abello got control of the ball when Isauro Abastas tried to sneak it across the goal line. Toli Abadie fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fernando Abellaneda having to interfere. If Gora Abarca had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Cai Abello showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gora Abarca, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Cai Abello was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Gora Abarca showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-0 in the 38 minute of play. Norberto Abella received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Fernando Abellaneda tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Martino Abel hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Sauveur Abecia's late challenge caught a Chiguana's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Sauveur Abecia helped the player get up and apologised. In the 52nd match minute, Esperaza was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sauveur Abecia to maneuver through the defense. 56 minutes into the match, Chiguana's goalkeeper Fernando Abellaneda had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Norberto Abella. If Isauro Abastas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, Chiguana's Fernando Abellaneda got control of the ball when Toli Abadie tried to sneak it across the goal line. 61 minutes into the game, Alessandro Abel was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Chiguana's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Esperaza the free kick. After 61 played minutes Chiguana got a freekick which was hit by Alessandro Abel. 68 minutes into the game, Chiguana's Isauro Abastas nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cai Abello made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. Norberto Abella fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fernando Abellaneda having to interfere. Isauro Abastas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cordearo Abad kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. Isauro Abastas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cai Abello having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gora Abarca in the 86th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cai Abello prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Chiguana's Isauro Abastas got a good chance for a goal in the 97th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Esperaza's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.