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Match Report
La Fortaleza
Spectators: 5887 (Terracing: 4000,
Seating: 1737, VIP seats: 150) Jacobo Abechuco could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 8th minute of the match, but Lars Köhler made a huge save. Atlético Zelaya's Santiago Gaizko played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ricart Mendiguren in the 9th minute of play. 11 minutes into the match, Atlético Zelaya's goal looked a bit too open when Alfred Wieczorek came free, but Santiago Gaizko reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Santiago Gaizko showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adalbert Jantzen in the 12th minute of the match. 15 minutes into the match, Atlético Zelaya's goal looked a bit too open when Wyatt Snow came free, but Santiago Gaizko reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Santiago Gaizko showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ricart Mendiguren, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. Santiago Gaizko took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wyatt Snow, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 21st minute of the match, Jacobo Abechuco got a very nice opportunity to score, but Lars Köhler was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wyatt Snow in the 24th minute of play forced Atlético Zelaya's goalkeeper Santiago Gaizko to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A hard shot 25 in the game by Astor Giampietro from a close distance when the talented Lars Köhler managed to make a qualified save. Buffalo Bills's players were relieved. Santiago Gaizko made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wyatt Snow in the 27th minute of play. Atlético Zelaya's Santiago Gaizko played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ricart Mendiguren in the 28th minute of play. 28 minutes into the match, Ricart Mendiguren had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Santiago Gaizko. Atlético Zelaya's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ricart Mendiguren was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. In the 30th minute Roman Riquelme shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lars Köhler saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 32 minutes had been played when some careless play by Buffalo Bills's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Venancio Moise was slow to take the kick. During this time Atlético Zelaya's players had a chance to rest. Atlético Zelaya's Venancio Moise was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Lars Köhler in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 33rd minute Ricart Mendiguren shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Santiago Gaizko saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Buffalo Bills's Ricart Mendiguren in the 34th minute got a chance for a shot 34th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Atlético Zelaya's goalie prevented a goal. Atlético Zelaya's Santiago Gaizko played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wyatt Snow in the 38th minute of play. In the 47th minute, Jacobo Abechuco left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Atlético Zelaya fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. 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.
After 52 played minutes Atlético Zelaya got a freekick which was hit by Alejandro Gandolfini. 53 minutes into the match, Atlético Zelaya's goalkeeper Santiago Gaizko had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ricart Mendiguren. The Atlético Zelaya fans' excitement grew in the 60th match minute when Atlético Zelaya's Roman Riquelme looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 67 minutes into the match, Buffalo Bills's goal looked a bit too open when Astor Giampietro came free, but Lars Köhler reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the Buffalo Bills defense, Roman Riquelme kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Lars Köhler. The Buffalo Bills fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Lars Köhler should have stopped the shot. Lars Köhler made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jacobo Abechuco in the 72nd minute of play. Lars Köhler showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Roman Riquelme in the 78th minute of the match. The corner ended in Venancio Moise almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Buffalo Bills's Lars Köhler did a great save. The supporters of Buffalo Bills booed when Atlético Zelaya was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jacobo Abechuco didn't get a good kick on the ball.
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