League

Picapica
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Uraca FC's Faustino Reigosa started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. 3 minutes into the game, Vergaray Pradias was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Uraca FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Picapica the free kick. After 4 played minutes Picapica got a freekick which was hit by Beti Oca. 13 minutes into the game, Lawrence Greña was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Uraca FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Picapica the free kick. Lawrence Greña kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. Ximeno Moreda stood somewhat misplaced when Corderro Pedriza came free in front of goal and shot 1-0 to the left of him in the 16 minute. When Corderro Pedriza came up free with the goalie in the 21st minute, the Picapica 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 Corderro Pedriza couldn't finish the play. 25 minutes into the match, Uraca FC's goalkeeper Ximeno Moreda had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rami Lupidana. Samuel Icazate didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Faustino Reigosa went, in the 26th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. If Rami Lupidana had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Rami Lupidanas short, quick shot in the 35thth minute got Ximeno Moreda to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Corderro Pedriza in the 38th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ximeno Moreda saved Uraca FC from getting behind. In the 41st minute, Rami Lupidana got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 43 minutes into the match, Picapica's Rami Lupidana sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ximeno Moreda narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Corderro Pedriza received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Ximeno Moreda tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 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.

The wind increased when Corderro Pedriza made the kick off in the second half. Ximeno Moreda took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rami Lupidana, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Picapica booed when Uraca FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vergaray Pradias didn't get a good kick on the ball. Corderro Pedriza recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 61st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a rather tough play, Picapica's Txeru Emperanza got a free kick in the 68th minute. A hard shot 69 in the game by Calixto Guarnizo from a close distance when the talented Samuel Icazate managed to make a qualified save. Picapica's players were relieved. Corderro Pedriza struck a weak shot in the 70th minute. Ximeno Moreda didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Picapica. After having played for 73 minutes, Rami Lupidana managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Picapica's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rami Lupidana was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Txeru Emperanza in the 86th minute of play forced Uraca FC's goalkeeper Ximeno Moreda to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Corderro Pedriza received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Ximeno Moreda tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 95th minute there was a penalty for Picapica. Gerardo Barquin stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Ximeno Moreda. 2-1. Picapica walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.