U18 League

El Nido
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Elpidio Paul got the match started through his kick off. A collision led to Las 3R Club De Fútbol getting a freekick after 2 minutes play. Saverio Ourente hit a great ball. A collision led to Cuervos Galácticos getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Hipolito Cordera hit a great ball. Benedicto Orkatz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ivan Mogel in the 7th minute of the match. Inocencio Dunixi made a great header on Las 3R Club De Fútbol's corner, it was just that Cuervos Galácticos's Benedicto Orkatz managed to reach the ball for a save. Renzo Rodrigo in the 9thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Benedicto Orkatz, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. When Fidel Bizen fell near the penalty area in the 12th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Cuervos Galácticos's protests and gave Fidel Bizen a yellow card for diving instead. If Emilio Frasquito had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Blas Otsoko stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Elpidio Paul's shot from short distance in the 15th minute. In the 18th minute, Saverio Ourente hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 20 minutes, Elpidio Paul managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cuervos Galácticos's supporters crossed their fingers, but Elpidio Paul was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 23rd minute Haroldo Sansone shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Benedicto Orkatz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 29 played minutes Las 3R Club De Fútbol got a freekick which was hit by Ivan Mogel. In the 34th minute, Las 3R Club De Fútbol's Haroldo Sansone ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Benedicto Orkatz. Benedicto Orkatz yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. Renzo Rodrigo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 37th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Elpidio Paul kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. In the 43rd minute Ivan Mogel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Benedicto Orkatz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a little luck, Cuervos Galácticos's Benedicto Orkatz got control of the ball when Haroldo Sansone tried to sneak it across the goal line. Blas Otsoko made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emilio Frasquito in the 47th minute of play. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

A collision led to Las 3R Club De Fútbol getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Evelio Azeari hit a great ball. In the 56th minute of the match, Emilio Frasquito got a very nice opportunity to score, but Blas Otsoko was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 60 minutes into the game, Las 3R Club De Fútbol's Ivan Mogel nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Benedicto Orkatz made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. Elpidio Paul sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Efrain Ipar during the 73rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 73rd minute, Efrain Ipar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 77 minutes into the match, Las 3R Club De Fútbol's goal looked a bit too open when Elpidio Paul came free, but Blas Otsoko reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 85 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Cuervos Galácticos! After a defensive mix-up in Cuervos Galácticos's zone, Ivan Mogel stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Benedicto Orkatz came out of the goal and Ivan Mogel tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Las 3R Club De Fútbol walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.