El Coliseo
Spectators: 7477 (Terracing: 5609,
Seating: 1719, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Alejo Videl made the kick off which started today's match. Zacarias Pero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alejo Videl in the 7th minute of play. 8 minutes into the match, Alejo Videl notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Gladiadores's Zacarias Pero. Zacarias Pero was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After 10 played minutes Gladiadores got a freekick which was hit by Evelio Baristo. 11 minutes into the game, Lázaro Ramirez was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Abasto fútbol club's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Gladiadores the free kick. After a rather tough play, Abasto fútbol club's Lázaro Ramirez got a free kick in the 11th minute. Ernesto Quexal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Claudio Iturri, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. 15 minutes into the game, Claudio Iturri recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ernesto Quexal. Claudio Iturri showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. Zacarias Pero showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alejo Videl in the 23rd minute of the match. Americo Onbera's late challenge caught a Gladiadores's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Americo Onbera helped the player get up and apologised. 25 minutes into the game, one of Abasto fútbol club:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Ernesto Quexal had in the 27thth minute some difficulties stopping Evelio Baristo's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 27 minutes into the game, Gladiadores's Evelio Baristo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ernesto Quexal made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Ernesto Quexal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Claudio Iturri, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Zacarias Pero stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Alejo Videl's shot from short distance in the 31st minute. When Abasto fútbol club's Serafin Chap in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Gladiadores's goalie prevented a goal. In the 33rd match minute, Gladiadores was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Conrado Veremundo to maneuver through the defense. Serafin Chap took the ball and in the 36 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Zacarias Pero. Zacarias Pero dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-2. 42 minutes into the match, Serafin Chap notched a goal, 2-3, to the right of Gladiadores's Zacarias Pero. Zacarias Pero was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it.
The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Evelio Manilan was the one to do the kick off. Gladiadores's defense didn't have a chance, in the 56th minute, when Froilan Aritza scored to the left of an out of position Zacarias Pero, making the score, 2-5. 60 minutes into the game, Alejo Videl was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Abasto fútbol club's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Gladiadores the free kick. After a rather tough play, Abasto fútbol club's Alejo Videl got a free kick in the 60th minute. In the 70th minute Claudio Iturri shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ernesto Quexal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Abasto fútbol club's Danilo Neto got a free kick in the 72nd minute. In the 74th match minute, Gladiadores was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Evelio Manilan to maneuver through the defense. In the 77th minute the ball was on its way in behind Abasto fútbol club's goalkeeper Ernesto Quexal, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 80 minutes had been played when some careless play by Gladiadores's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Serafin Chap was slow to take the kick. During this time Abasto fútbol club's players had a chance to rest. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Gladiadores's goalie and right to Danilo Neto. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Gladiadores's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. Zacarias Pero made an important save on a dangerous shot by Serafin Chap in the 82nd minute. Faustino Tonete came free with the goalkeeper in the 90th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Zacarias Pero could save by the left post. Abasto fútbol club's Ernesto Quexal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Claudio Iturri in the 94th minute of play. When Abasto fútbol club's Serafin Chap, in the 96th minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Abasto fútbol club. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Abasto fútbol club had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.
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