U18 League

Víctor Ugarte
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) Nacional Potosí's Leoncio Abadia 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. In the 3rd minute, Nacional Potosí's Casimiro Abendano seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Casimiro Abendano the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Nacional Potosí protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Casimiro Abendano had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. Otsando Abadia scored 1-1 in the 11th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Zoil Peregrin, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 14th minute, Jorge Niță left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Imperio Catatumbo de Lara fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. After 19 played minutes Imperio Catatumbo de Lara got a freekick which was hit by Mancio Estevis. Zoilo Abadie hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. 29 minutes into the match, Nacional Potosí's goal looked a bit too open when Jorge Niță came free, but Boni Abad reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 33 minutes into the match, Rubio Pando had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Boni Abad. Nacional Potosí's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Rubio Pando was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-3. After 36 minutes, Zoilo Abadie mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Nacional Potosí and the Imperio Catatumbo de Lara players grew even worse after the yellow card. Zoilo Abadie kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. 48 minutes into the match, Imperio Catatumbo de Lara's goalkeeper Zoil Peregrin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lastur Abarca. Disappointed in the 1-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

After a rather tough play, Nacional Potosí's Lekubegi Abaurre got a free kick in the 51st minute. A collision led to Imperio Catatumbo de Lara getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Patricio Garviras hit a great ball. Lastur Abarca recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Mancio Estevis kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. Nacional Potosí's Rios Abancens couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Imperio Catatumbo de Lara. Otsando Abadia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Lastur Abarca sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Raebert Manzano fell near the penalty area in the 89th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Imperio Catatumbo de Lara's protests and gave Raebert Manzano a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Imperio Catatumbo de Lara getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Raebert Manzano hit a great ball. The Imperio Catatumbo de Lara players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.