U18 League

Estadio Tapera
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Gilberto Domenec started the match with the kick off. 6 minutes into the match, Luganeros AFC's goalkeeper Alejo Gaspard had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Prudencio Jusepe. Gilberto Domenec's late challenge caught a Padrón 1744's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Gilberto Domenec helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Padrón 1744 booed when Luganeros AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gilberto Domenec didn't get a good kick on the ball. 11 minutes into the match, Luganeros AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Dario Norino came free, but Alejo Gaspard reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 13 played minutes Luganeros AFC got a freekick which was hit by Gregorio Benino. 15 minutes into the game, Dario Norino recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Alejo Gaspard. Dario Norino showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. After 21 minutes Padrón 1744's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Lino Remigio who took care of the corner kick. Serafin Asier kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. In the 26th minute Benigno Galoer shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arnulfo Benvido saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In a very dangerous position, a player in Padrón 1744 fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 28th minute. Penalty! In the 29th minute, Lino Remigio ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Arnulfo Benvido was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Dario Norino in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alejo Gaspard prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 35th match minute, Luganeros AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mauro Sendoa to maneuver through the defense. During the 36th minute of the match Gilberto Domenec completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Gilberto Domenec a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. A collision led to Luganeros AFC getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Gilberto Domenec hit a great ball. After 40th play minutes Dario Norino shot 2-1, a short shot which went by Alejo Gaspard and just under the crossbar into goal. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Dario Norino made the kick off in the second half. A sloppy throw-in by Paulino Eudoxio in the 55th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Luganeros AFC's Ariel Sanchez. After some careless play in the Luganeros AFC defense, Dario Norino kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Alejo Gaspard. The Luganeros AFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Alejo Gaspard should have stopped the shot. 65 minutes into the match, Dario Norino notched a goal, 4-1, to the right of Luganeros AFC's Alejo Gaspard. Alejo Gaspard was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 77 minutes into the game, Mauro Sendoa was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Luganeros AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Padrón 1744 the free kick. After a rather tough play, Luganeros AFC's Mauro Sendoa got a free kick in the 77th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dario Norino in the 80th minute of play forced Luganeros AFC's goalkeeper Alejo Gaspard to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 82nd minute Dario Norino shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alejo Gaspard saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alejo Gaspard took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Serafin Asier, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Arnulfo Benvido showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Benigno Galoer, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. Leonel Sendoa hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. Padrón 1744 were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Luganeros AFC for a fine match.