U18 League

RepublicaDeMataderos
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Igor Esdras started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Cayetano Peru made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Godofredo Nayely in the 6th minute of play. Cayetano Peru took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Teofilo Constancio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 17 minutes into the match, Pendex's goalkeeper Florentino Haimar had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jaime Gartzea. An unexpectedly hard shot by Igor Esdras in the 20th minute of play forced Diego CANCH Off Hasta2030's goalkeeper Cayetano Peru to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marcelino Marquez charged in rather forcefully in the 24th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Marcelino Marquez the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Cayetano Peru showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Godofredo Nayely, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. 26 minutes into the match, Diego CANCH Off Hasta2030's goal looked a bit too open when Godofredo Nayely came free, but Cayetano Peru reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 27th minute of the match Pendex got a corner. Diego CANCH Off Hasta2030's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Godofredo Nayely ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led Pendex's Oscar Lucado to fire away a dangerous shot which Cayetano Peru despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Florentino Haimar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jaime Gartzea in the 33rd minute of play. Emanuel Tajo hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Jaime Gartzeas short, quick shot in the 37thth minute got Florentino Haimar to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 42nd minute, Hector Ponce hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Florentino Haimar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rolando Luix in the 53rd minute of the match. Diego CANCH Off Hasta2030's Ambrosio Casado took a good shot, in the 55th minute, which hit the crossbar above Florentino Haimar's head, and flew over the goal. Pendex's manager was very thankful on the sidelines as his team had managed to keep the ball out of the net after some serious pressure by Diego CANCH Off Hasta2030. Clemente Cuarto's late challenge caught a Pendex's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Clemente Cuarto helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Diego CANCH Off Hasta2030 getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Clemente Cuarto hit a great ball. Godofredo Nayely, 60 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Cayetano Peru showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Gauargi in the 61st minute of the match. If Cristian Gauargi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Emanuel Tajo fell near the penalty area in the 71st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Pendex's protests and gave Emanuel Tajo a yellow card for diving instead. In the 71st match minute, Pendex was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emanuel Tajo to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Pendex's Emanuel Tajo got a free kick in the 73rd minute. Leon Paskal's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Cayetano Peru read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 75th minute of play. Cayetano Peru showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristian Gauargi, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. Florentino Haimar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jaime Gartzea, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Florentino Haimar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gerardo Ferran in the 88th minute of play. The supporters of Diego CANCH Off Hasta2030 booed when Pendex was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leonel Ramos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Pendex's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.