U18 League

Dionisio Fernanco
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) After a rather tough play, Curumalán AFC's Gabriel Brun got a free kick in the 4th minute. After having played for 5 minutes, Bruno Maraman managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sportivo Ben Hur's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bruno Maraman was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Bruno Maraman who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 7thth minute tested the skills of Geronimo Gabrio when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After 13 minutes, Elias Martxelin mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Curumalán AFC and the Sportivo Ben Hur players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Curumalán AFC's Elias Martxelin got a free kick in the 13th minute. Bruno Maraman who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 14thth minute tested the skills of Geronimo Gabrio when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Bruno Maramans short, quick shot in the 15thth minute got Geronimo Gabrio to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. During the 15th minute of the match Elias Martxelin completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Elias Martxelin a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. In the 16th minute, Elias Martxelin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Desiderio Tancredo in the 17th minute of play forced Curumalán AFC's goalkeeper Geronimo Gabrio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bruno Maraman in the 20th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Geronimo Gabrio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 24 minutes into the match, Curumalán AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Bruno Maraman came free, but Geronimo Gabrio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Geronimo Gabrio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bruno Maraman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A nice corner shot did that Desiderio Tancredo got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Geronimo Gabrio quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Curumalán AFC's Geronimo Gabrio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bruno Maraman in the 34th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Sportivo Ben Hur's Desiderio Tancredo slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Geronimo Gabrio. That made the score 2-0 after 38 minutes of play. Bruno Maraman's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 42ndth minute, Geronimo Gabrio skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The supporters of Sportivo Ben Hur booed when Curumalán AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Victoriano Berriotxoa didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-0.

The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Domingos Turi during the 60th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bruno Maraman in the 62nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Geronimo Gabrio saved Curumalán AFC from getting behind. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bruno Maraman in the 66th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Geronimo Gabrio saved Curumalán AFC from getting behind. Desiderio Tancredo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 72nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Geronimo Gabrio came out of the goal in the 80th minute to try and stop a shot by Sportivo Ben Hur's Apolo Ruy. But to his dismay, Apolo Ruy quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 4-0. In the 85th minute, Isaias Baudelio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Fabio Ferdinand kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. If Isaias Baudelio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Desiderio Tancredo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 92nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Geronimo Gabrio having to interfere. Geronimo Gabrio stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Bruno Maraman's shot from short distance in the 94th minute. Bruno Maraman recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 96th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Geronimo Gabrio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bruno Maraman in the 98th minute of play. Sportivo Ben Hur's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.