U18 League

TEESTALLA
Spectators: 206 (Terracing: 155, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Gabriel Gay made the kick off which started today's match. Martin Pasqua made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Caton Rascon in the 4th minute of play. Lidon Bengoa scored 0-1 in the 10th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Cugat Cardet, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 14th minute, Lidon Bengoa ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Cugat Cardet was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. 16 minutes into the match, Chivos de Punto Fijo's goal looked a bit too open when Christian Arratia came free, but Martin Pasqua reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 21 minutes into the game, Vanadio F.C.'s Christian Arratia nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Martin Pasqua made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. 24 minutes into the game, Caton Rascon cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Martin Pasqua was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The audience thought a goal was coming when Christian Arratia got free with Martin Pasqua in the 40th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 42 played minutes Chivos de Punto Fijo got a freekick which was hit by Gabriel Gay.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Christian Arratia to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute of the match, Gabriel Gay tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Cugat Cardet saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Christian Arratia in the 56th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Martin Pasqua saved Chivos de Punto Fijo from getting behind. When the match clock showed 56 minutes, the score became 5-2 when Christian Arratia sped through Chivos de Punto Fijo's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Martin Pasqua. In the 60th match minute, Vanadio F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Txaran Herenchun to maneuver through the defense. Vanadio F.C.'s Cugat Cardet proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 62nd minute of the match, managed to save Vanadio F.C. from getting a goal against them. Vanadio F.C.'s defense didn't have a chance, in the 63rd minute, when Lidon Bengoa scored to the left of an out of position Cugat Cardet, making the score, 5-3. Christian Arratia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Martin Pasqua tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 68 minutes into the match, Chivos de Punto Fijo's goal looked a bit too open when Christian Arratia came free, but Martin Pasqua reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Martin Pasqua made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dalmu Pontones in the 71st minute of play. Martin Pasqua showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Christian Arratia, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. Christian Arratia took the ball and in the 76 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Martin Pasqua. Martin Pasqua dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 6-3. If Christian Arratia had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Martin Pasqua made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Caton Rascon in the 86th minute of play. Cugat Cardet made a fantastic save in the 91st minute, when Jeronimo Corrales sent off a good shot on target. Cugat Cardet showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jeronimo Corrales, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. Vanadio F.C. were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Chivos de Punto Fijo for a fine match.