League

Saga
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Guirimita FC's Zuberoa Arguiso 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 match, Poncio Gimenez notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Guirimita FC's Renato Cucurull. Renato Cucurull was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. If Poncio Gimenez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 2-0 became the score in the 12th minute when Vasco Montero elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. In the 16th match minute, Saga was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Chico Cadorniga to maneuver through the defense. Guirimita FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 26th minute, when Naike Abeita scored to the left of an out of position Renato Cucurull, making the score, 3-0. After a defensive mix-up in Guirimita FC's zone, Naike Abeita stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Renato Cucurull came out of the goal and Naike Abeita 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 Poncio Gimenez in the 32nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Renato Cucurull prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Vasco Montero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Zuberoa Arguiso had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Zuberoa Arguiso fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Polentzi Alison having to interfere. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Che Betances made the kick off in the second half. After 51 played minutes Saga got a freekick which was hit by Michel Chanut. Jairo Arichaga hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. Renato Cucurull made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Naike Abeita in the 57th minute of play. 59 minutes into the match, Saga's goalkeeper Polentzi Alison had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Aldomiro Cavia. If Che Betances had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 63 played minutes Guirimita FC got a freekick which was hit by Weather Bango. Renato Cucurull took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jairo Arichaga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Casado Lasaca kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. The corner led Saga's Iratzeder Manzanos to fire away a dangerous shot which Renato Cucurull despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sotil Sena in the 72nd minute of play forced Guirimita FC's goalkeeper Renato Cucurull to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Naike Abeita came up free with the goalie in the 74th minute, the Saga 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 Naike Abeita couldn't finish the play. In the 79th minute Poncio Gimenez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Renato Cucurull saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 81 minutes, Che Betances made it 4-0 with a short kick to the right side. Guirimita FC's Renato Cucurull tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 85th minute Che Betances shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Renato Cucurull saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 91 minutes, Sustrai Granela mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Guirimita FC and the Saga players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Guirimita FC's Sustrai Granela got a free kick in the 92nd minute. Jairo Arichaga recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 93rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 95 minutes into the match, Guirimita FC's goal looked a bit too open when Che Betances came free, but Renato Cucurull reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. There was no doubt that Saga were the better team. Saga's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.