U18 League

La Ciudadela
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 116, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Esteban Bitxintxo made the kick off which started today's match. Herminio Iyan kicked well hit freekick during the 2nd minute of the match. Fabricio Steven showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Orlando Oliveiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Esteban Bitxintxo got free with Amador Gitano in the 6th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 10th minute Pedro Peyo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fabricio Steven saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of San Martin de Tucuman booed when Social y Dep. Patagonia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Freddy Toli didn't get a good kick on the ball. Amador Gitano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leo Ramone in the 16th minute of play. In the 27th minute, Leo Ramone left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The San Martin de Tucuman fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. Amador Gitano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Esteban Bitxintxo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in San Martin de Tucuman's zone, Mauro Vermudo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fabricio Steven came out of the goal and Mauro Vermudo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. San Martin de Tucuman's Fabricio Steven played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mauro Vermudo in the 42nd minute of play. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Mauro Vermudo was the one to do the kick off. After 52 played minutes San Martin de Tucuman got a freekick which was hit by Leo Ramone. A collision led to San Martin de Tucuman getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Herminio Iyan hit a great ball. In the 57th match minute, San Martin de Tucuman was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anselmo Ixona to maneuver through the defense. When the match had gone on for 60 minutes, Mauro Vermudo took a quick shot and it went in 1-1 without a chance for Fabricio Steven to make any attempt to save it. San Martin de Tucuman made a substitution. Victorino Servando replaced Esteban Bitxintxo. Amador Gitano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Victorino Servando, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 69 minutes into the game, Rogelio Clodio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. San Martin de Tucuman's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Social y Dep. Patagonia the free kick. In the 69th minute, Rogelio Clodio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rogelio Clodio kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. Epifanio Crescencio blasted a shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Fabricio Steven having to make a save. Rogelio Clodio was shown his second yellow card after 81 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 84th minute the ball was on its way in behind San Martin de Tucuman's goalkeeper Fabricio Steven, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Astor Kepa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 90 minutes into the game, San Martin de Tucuman's Alfredo Eguerdi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Amador Gitano made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Alfredo Eguerdi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. San Martin de Tucuman's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.