U18 League

MSL
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Raul Fresco took the kick off in the first half of the match. After a rather tough play, Falconara Albanese's Gregorio Rafel got a free kick in the 2nd minute. In the 10th minute, Filomeno Louis hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Gastres FC booed when Falconara Albanese was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Placido Lesardo didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 15th minute, Raul Fresco left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Gastres FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Lucas Cesaro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Placido Lesardo, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Falconara Albanese were awarded a corner in the 31th minute after Gastres FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Leo Su took the corner. After taking down the ball on Falconara Albanese's corner Eriberto Truylos fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Lucas Cesaro quite easily take care of the ball. Raul Fresco scored 0-2 in the 34th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Bonifacio Emmanuel, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 43 minutes into the game, Faustino Eduino cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Bonifacio Emmanuel was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Lucas Cesaro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eriberto Truylos in the 46th minute of the match. 47 minutes had been played when some careless play by Gastres FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Leo Su was slow to take the kick. During this time Falconara Albanese's players had a chance to rest. After the first half Gastres FC were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Placido Lesardo was the one to do the kick off. Lucas Cesaro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eriberto Truylos in the 53rd minute of the match. Lucas Cesaro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Placido Lesardo in the 54th minute of the match. In the 58th minute Placido Lesardo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lucas Cesaro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lucas Cesaro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eriberto Truylos in the 65th minute of the match. In the 72nd minute, Marco Endura hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 73rd minute, Leo Su sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Gastres FC's Lucas Cesaro didn't even have to move. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Placido Lesardo in the 75th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lucas Cesaro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 76 played minutes Falconara Albanese got a freekick which was hit by Javier Jago. In the 79th match minute, Falconara Albanese was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marco Arnas to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Gastres FC getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Elias Oto hit a great ball. Freddy Mero recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 86th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The Gastres FC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Gastres FC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.