U18 League

El Morro
Spectators: 175 (Terracing: 132, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) Sociedad Anónima's Ubarna Huertas 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. After 3 played minutes Navalito got a freekick which was hit by Romano Quevedo. The corner led Sociedad Anónima's Christiano Planes to fire away a dangerous shot which Maximino Bear despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Asier Salvadores in the 8th minute of play forced Navalito's goalkeeper Maximino Bear to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 9th minute, Ubarna Huertas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With his leg Pacifico Cezuago managed to avoid a goal in the 10thth minute, when Navalito's Severino Ensslin fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. In the 13th match minute, Sociedad Anónima was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Olando Guardamino to maneuver through the defense. 15 minutes into the match, Asier Salvadores had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Maximino Bear. Navalito's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Asier Salvadores was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Pacifico Cezuago made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jordi Lazcano in the 19th minute of play. The supporters of Navalito booed when Sociedad Anónima was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Christiano Planes didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 25 played minutes Navalito got a freekick which was hit by Carlos Hernán Amthauer. In the 26th minute Erauso Bustelo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Maximino Bear saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 27th minute, Berdoi Seiro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 41 minutes into the match, Navalito's goal looked a bit too open when Ubarna Huertas came free, but Maximino Bear reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Maximino Bear made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ubarna Huertas in the 44th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Navalito's zone, Asier Salvadores stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Maximino Bear came out of the goal and Asier Salvadores tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The Navalito players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Sociedad Anónima were winning 0-1.

Guib Gonzalo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Maximino Bear having to interfere. 58 minutes into the game, Berdoi Seiro was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Sociedad Anónima's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Navalito the free kick. Maximino Bear made a fantastic save in the 62nd minute, when Erauso Bustelo sent off a good shot on target. Maximino Bear made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ubarna Huertas in the 63rd minute. Christiano Planes kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Severino Ensslin in the 69th minute of play forced Sociedad Anónima's goalkeeper Pacifico Cezuago to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ubarna Huertas who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 76thth minute tested the skills of Maximino Bear when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 79th minute, Louis Artime hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 80 played minutes, Navalito's Esteban Ballesteros shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Pacifico Cezuago came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Navalito reached it. Ubarna Huertas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 91st minute of the match, but Maximino Bear made a huge save. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Sociedad Anónima had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.