U18 League

El Cobre
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 116, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Eriberto Pincheira started the match with the kick off. In the 3rd minute, Dante Guridi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Henrique Bazan was out of position in the 4 minute of play, and Mercurio Miquel capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Mercurio Miquel really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. VERDOLAGA CITY FC's Henrique Bazan proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 7th minute of the match, managed to save VERDOLAGA CITY FC from getting a goal against them. When Cobresal's Eriberto Pincheira in the 7th minute got a chance for a shot 7th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye VERDOLAGA CITY FC's goalie prevented a goal. 8 minutes into the match, VERDOLAGA CITY FC's goalkeeper Henrique Bazan had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mercurio Miquel. Cobresal's Zavier Prenafeta played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Loreto Astonzas in the 10th minute of play. 13 minutes into the game, VERDOLAGA CITY FC's Blai Ramos nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Zavier Prenafeta made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. When Porfiro Comillas fell near the penalty area in the 18th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored VERDOLAGA CITY FC's protests and gave Porfiro Comillas a yellow card for diving instead. In the 18th minute, Porfiro Comillas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 24th minute Eriberto Pincheira shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Henrique Bazan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Zavier Prenafeta showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Loreto Astonzas in the 25th minute of the match. Henrique Bazan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eriberto Pincheira in the 29th minute of the match. Rocio Camerin charged in rather forcefully in the 29th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rocio Camerin the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to VERDOLAGA CITY FC getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Rocio Camerin hit a great ball. Henrique Bazan was a little too slow when Eriberto Pincheira got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 32nd minute. The score was now 2-1. Martxot Lecubarri's late challenge caught a Cobresal's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Martxot Lecubarri helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Cobresal booed when VERDOLAGA CITY FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Martxot Lecubarri didn't get a good kick on the ball. Eriberto Pincheira charged in rather forcefully in the 40th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Eriberto Pincheira the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 40th match minute, Cobresal was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eriberto Pincheira to maneuver through the defense. Zavier Prenafeta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Loreto Astonzas, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. Xamo Andujar lost his temper 43 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. The supporters of Cobresal booed when VERDOLAGA CITY FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Xamo Andujar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Henrique Bazan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Delmiro Manghy, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. Victor Hugo Lira kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Loreto Astonzas stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Blai Ramos in the 52nd minute of play forced Cobresal's goalkeeper Zavier Prenafeta to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rocio Camerin hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 71st minute, Delmiro Manghy managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cobresal's supporters rose to their feet, but Delmiro Manghy was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Henrique Bazan breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Zavier Prenafeta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Blai Ramos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Martxot Lecubarri hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. Zavier Prenafeta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Loreto Astonzas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Blai Ramos struck a weak shot in the 84th minute. Zavier Prenafeta didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for VERDOLAGA CITY FC. The Cobresal players were eager to celebrate when the final whistle sounded. They had somehow managed to win, even though the away team had held the majority of the possession.