U18 League

Andres Memorial
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Zeledon Orland took the kick off in the first half of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Eugenio Tome in the 4th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Saul Etxeberri prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 6 played minutes, Fecha Libre's Alfonso Asteri shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Saul Etxeberri came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Fecha Libre reached it. In the 7th minute, Blas Donostia hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Eugenio Tome recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 12th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Benigno Rosalio lost his temper 20 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 19th minute of the game. One of Fecha Libre:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of San Fernando Eagles:s goal. The referee gave San Fernando Eagles a penalty, 21 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Ambrosio Vimaro, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Fecha Libre's Franco Armanca. 1-1. Eugenio Tome fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Saul Etxeberri having to interfere. Jairo Erramun kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. In the 39thth minute of the game Eugenio Tome who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but San Fernando Eagles's Saul Etxeberri was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a defensive mix-up in San Fernando Eagles's zone, Zeledon Orland stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Saul Etxeberri came out of the goal and Zeledon Orland tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Pedro Caitano fell near the penalty area in the 43rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Fecha Libre's protests and gave Pedro Caitano a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Fecha Libre's Pedro Caitano got a free kick in the 43rd minute. Pedro Caitano kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Agustin Jakobe got free with Franco Armanca in the 48th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Agustin Jakobe to strike the kick off in the second half. Zeledon Orland recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 54th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Santos Confesor hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. After 57 played minutes Fecha Libre got a freekick which was hit by Daniel Tartalo. In the 63rd minute, Zeledon Orland hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Fecha Libre getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Severiano Ruy hit a great ball. 71 minutes into the game, Santos Confesor was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. San Fernando Eagles's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Fecha Libre the free kick. A collision led to San Fernando Eagles getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Santos Confesor hit a great ball. Franco Armanca showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pablo Clemencin, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. Franco Armanca showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Agustin Jakobe in the 80th minute of the match. The San Fernando Eagles fans' excitement grew in the 82nd match minute when San Fernando Eagles's Pablo Clemencin looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. An unexpectedly hard shot by Santos Confesor in the 84th minute of play forced Fecha Libre's goalkeeper Franco Armanca to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With an all-out effort, Fecha Libre's Saul Etxeberri threw himself towards the right post 86 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Zeledon Orland, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. San Fernando Eagles's Saul Etxeberri played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zeledon Orland in the 90th minute of play. Through an outstanding action, after 93 minutes, Saul Etxeberri successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The San Fernando Eagles fans cheered their team off the field, for while Fecha Libre had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.