U18 League

Monumental de CUEC
Spectators: 206 (Terracing: 155, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) C.U.E. DE COMERCIO's Norberto Normando 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 4th minute, Leonardo Astrada got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Efrain Gil hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. After 11 played minutes C.U.E. DE COMERCIO got a freekick which was hit by Alfonso Vachon. Gervasio Dei sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 13th match minute, C.U.E. DE COMERCIO was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Norberto Normando to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Lino Garoa got control of the ball when Tore-Andre Flø tried to sneak it across the goal line. After some careless play in the C.U.E. DE COMERCIO defense, Clodoveo Cordarius kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Cayetano Dantae. The C.U.E. DE COMERCIO fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Cayetano Dantae should have stopped the shot. After a rather tough play, C.U.E. DE COMERCIO's Norberto Cebo got a free kick in the 19th minute. The crowd rose to their feet as C.U.E. DE COMERCIO's Tore-Andre Flø slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Lino Garoa. That made the score 1-1 after 23 minutes of play. Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Lino Garoa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 31st minute of the match, managed to save Crottos Crotters F.C. from getting a goal against them. After a rather tough play, Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Elvio Mancio got a free kick in the 34th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Crottos Crotters F.C.'s zone, Tore-Andre Flø stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Lino Garoa came out of the goal and Tore-Andre Flø tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Norberto Cebo came up free with the goalie in the 41st minute, the C.U.E. DE COMERCIO fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Norberto Cebo couldn't finish the play. Gervasio Dei charged in rather forcefully in the 42nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gervasio Dei the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 42nd match minute, Crottos Crotters F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gervasio Dei to maneuver through the defense. Alfonso Vachon struck a weak shot in the 43rd minute. Lino Garoa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for C.U.E. DE COMERCIO. Lino Garoa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tore-Andre Flø, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Cesar Telo to strike the kick off in the second half. Ivan Cordoba lost his temper 52 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. In the 51st minute, one of C.U.E. DE COMERCIO:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for C.U.E. DE COMERCIO. Cayetano Dantae had in the 53rdth minute some difficulties stopping Gervasio Dei's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. In the 53rdth minute of the game Gervasio Dei who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but C.U.E. DE COMERCIO's Cayetano Dantae was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When the match clock showed 53 minutes, the score became 1-2 when Gervasio Dei sped through C.U.E. DE COMERCIO's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Cayetano Dantae. 59 minutes into the match, Tore-Andre Flø had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Lino Garoa. Crottos Crotters F.C.'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Tore-Andre Flø was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. Lino Garoa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Virgilio Iyan in the 63rd minute of play. Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Lino Garoa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tore-Andre Flø in the 77th minute of play. The supporters of Crottos Crotters F.C. booed when C.U.E. DE COMERCIO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Santiago Gentiletti didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 87th match minute, C.U.E. DE COMERCIO was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Santiago Gentiletti to maneuver through the defense. Cesar Telo struck a weak shot in the 87th minute. Cayetano Dantae didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Crottos Crotters F.C.. Cayetano Dantae was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Cesar Telo showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-3 in the 92 minute of play. Cayetano Dantae made a fantastic save in the 95th minute, when Valentin Urtungo sent off a good shot on target. Placido Bero kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match. The Crottos Crotters F.C. supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Crottos Crotters F.C. would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.