U18 League

Battle of death
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Julio De Leon got the match started through his kick off. 3 minutes into the game, deportivo madrid's Fausto Ganix nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Milton Diaz made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. A hard shot 9 in the game by Julio De Leon from a close distance when the talented Arnulfo Gaitan managed to make a qualified save. deportivo madrid's players were relieved. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Nunez Janpier during the 11th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 11th minute, Nunez Janpier hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Arnulfo Gaitan made an important save on a dangerous shot by Raul Brandao in the 12th minute. Arnulfo Gaitan made a fantastic save in the 15th minute, when Hermes Pinilla sent off a good shot on target. ►Las Mercedes F.C◄ were furious when Rafael Centella was red carded, 19 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. After 19 played minutes ►Las Mercedes F.C◄ got a freekick which was hit by Rafael Centella. In the 20th minute of the match Nunez Janpier sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Milton Diaz skillfully saved the ball. Orlando Ramos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arnulfo Gaitan having to interfere. Arnulfo Gaitan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Julio De Leon in the 45th minute of the match. If Julio De Leon had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Fausto Ganix to strike the kick off in the second half. 54 minutes into the game, Dalmacio Ubelteso was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. deportivo madrid's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ►Las Mercedes F.C◄ the free kick. The supporters of ►Las Mercedes F.C◄ booed when deportivo madrid was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dalmacio Ubelteso didn't get a good kick on the ball. ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s Heraclides Moreno got a good chance for a goal in the 55th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Fausto Ganix fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Milton Diaz having to interfere. deportivo madrid's Prospero Domenec was substituted for Adolfo Frechoso. deportivo madrid made a substitution. Marcelino Barros replaced Gilberto Tiadoro. deportivo madrid's Wilfredo Madrid was substituted for Nunez Janpier. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Azael Valdez during the 65th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 65th match minute, ►Las Mercedes F.C◄ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Azael Valdez to maneuver through the defense. 66 minutes into the match, ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s goal looked a bit too open when Wilfredo Madrid came free, but Milton Diaz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When deportivo madrid's Fausto Ganix in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of deportivo madrid booed when ►Las Mercedes F.C◄ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Julio De Leon didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Wilfredo Madrid fell near the penalty area in the 70th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored deportivo madrid's protests and gave Wilfredo Madrid a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, deportivo madrid's Wilfredo Madrid got a free kick in the 70th minute. After a defensive mix-up in ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s zone, Prospero Domenec stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Milton Diaz came out of the goal and Prospero Domenec tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to ►Las Mercedes F.C◄ getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Hermes Quiros hit a great ball. 77 minutes into the match, ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s goalkeeper Milton Diaz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dalmacio Ubelteso. If Wilfredo Madrid had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Felipe Todor's late challenge caught a ►Las Mercedes F.C◄'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Felipe Todor helped the player get up and apologised. In the 87th match minute, deportivo madrid was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Felipe Todor to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to ►Las Mercedes F.C◄ getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Orlando Ramos hit a great ball. Arnulfo Gaitan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Azael Valdez in the 94th minute of the match. The ►Las Mercedes F.C◄ supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching deportivo madrid's performance. The match ended with a win for deportivo madrid.