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Match Report
Botuayoc
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000,
Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) When Havier Arrizabalaga came up free with the goalie in the 6th minute, the Atletico Grauu 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 Havier Arrizabalaga couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Teofilo Guipuzcoa in the 10th minute of play forced Atletico Grauu's goalkeeper Guido Francisco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Guido Francisco made an important save on a dangerous shot by Teofilo Guipuzcoa in the 14th minute. In the 14th minute, Juvenal Pas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Pascoal Arzalaga had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 22nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 24th minute, Havier Arrizabalaga managed to get in a good position for a shot. Atletico Grauu's supporters rose to their feet, but Havier Arrizabalaga was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cortez Caceres breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Guido Francisco made a fantastic save in the 31st minute, when Pascoal Arzalaga sent off a good shot on target. After some fancy dribbling in the 33rd minute, Havier Arrizabalaga managed to get in a good position for a shot. Atletico Grauu's supporters rose to their feet, but Havier Arrizabalaga was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cortez Caceres breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Prospero Manzardo fell near the penalty area in the 34th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Botuayoc's protests and gave Prospero Manzardo a yellow card for diving instead. In the 34th match minute, Botuayoc was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Prospero Manzardo to maneuver through the defense. Havier Arrizabalaga sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Oinaz Arzube kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. 45 minutes into the match, Pascoal Arzalaga had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Guido Francisco. Atletico Grauu's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Pascoal Arzalaga was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.
The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Havier Arrizabalaga stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Colas Moreda hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. In the 63rd minute, Renaldo Valino sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Atletico Grauu's Guido Francisco didn't even have to move. When Behe Abreu fell near the penalty area in the 64th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Atletico Grauu's protests and gave Behe Abreu a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Botuayoc booed when Atletico Grauu was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Behe Abreu didn't get a good kick on the ball. 66 minutes into the game, Fanuco Bretal was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Atletico Grauu's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Botuayoc the free kick. After 66 played minutes Atletico Grauu got a freekick which was hit by Fanuco Bretal. Colas Moreda hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. Behe Abreu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cortez Caceres having to interfere. 76 minutes into the match, Pascoal Arzalaga had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Guido Francisco. Atletico Grauu's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Pascoal Arzalaga was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. 80 minutes into the match, Atletico Grauu's goal looked a bit too open when Pascoal Arzalaga came free, but Guido Francisco reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Havier Arrizabalaga came up free with the goalie in the 81st minute, the Atletico Grauu 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 Havier Arrizabalaga couldn't finish the play. Havier Arrizabalaga received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Cortez Caceres tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Atletico Grauu's Havier Arrizabalaga got a good chance for a goal in the 85th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Fanuco Bretal fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cortez Caceres having to interfere. Havier Arrizabalaga recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 89th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 93rd minute, Juvenal Pas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Botuayoc had won after a very even match.
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