League

Balsall Common
Spectators: 6778 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1778, VIP seats: 0) Bexleyheath AFC's Ismael Molina 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. Mauricio Machado could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 3rd minute of the match, but Odir Castillo made a huge save. Balsall Common AFC's Jhonnatan Machado got a good chance for a goal in the 4th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Odir Castillo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mauricio Machado in the 7th minute. In the 9th minute Ismael Molina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ladislao Monzon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Ismael Molina had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Balsall Common AFC's Adolfo Salazar got a free kick in the 13th minute. Odir Castillo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adolfo Salazar, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. Danilo Suarez kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. Odir Castillo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jhonnatan Machado in the 17th minute of play. Ismael Molina fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ladislao Monzon having to interfere. If Ismael Molina had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Bexleyheath AFC's Ismael Molina got a good chance for a goal in the 26th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 27th match minute, Bexleyheath AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Josue Del Cid to maneuver through the defense. Mauricio Machado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fabio Posadas in the 36th minute of play forced Balsall Common AFC's goalkeeper Ladislao Monzon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mauricio Machado struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Odir Castillo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Balsall Common AFC. Bexleyheath AFC's Ismael Molina got a good chance for a goal in the 44th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar.

The wind increased when Jhonnatan Machado made the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 54th minute, Mauricio Machado managed to get in a good position for a shot. Balsall Common AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Mauricio Machado was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Odir Castillo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Balsall Common AFC's Mauricio Machado got a good chance for a goal in the 55th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Balsall Common AFC's Ladislao Monzon proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 57th minute of the match, managed to save Balsall Common AFC from getting a goal against them. The audience was convinced that Jhonnatan Machado's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Odir Castillo was relentless in the 58th minute of the game. 67 minutes into the match, Balsall Common AFC's Mauricio Machado sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Odir Castillo narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mauricio Machado in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Odir Castillo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Bexleyheath AFC's Ismael Molina in the 83rd minute got a chance for a shot 83rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Balsall Common AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Jhonnatan Machado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 94th minute the ball was on its way in behind Bexleyheath AFC's goalkeeper Odir Castillo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Odir Castillo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mauricio Machado's shot from short distance in the 96th minute. For all the effort they put into the match, the Bexleyheath 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 Balsall Common AFC.