U18 League

Estadio Hugo Falduto
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Melquiades Tristan kicked off to start the match. Melquiades Tristan came free with the goalkeeper in the 5th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Alonzo Baristo could save by the left post. In the 8th minute, Marco Jago hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Apolo Salvidor struck a weak shot in the 21st minute. Alonzo Baristo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Defensores de Mar de Ajó. When Fausto Domingues fell near the penalty area in the 22nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Defensores de Mar de Ajó's protests and gave Fausto Domingues a yellow card for diving instead. Fausto Domingues hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. After 23 played minutes, KYRA FC's Blas Oto shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Omar Bartuelo 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 KYRA FC reached it. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Leonel Atauri in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Omar Bartuelo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Marco Jago charged in rather forcefully in the 25th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Marco Jago the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Marco Jago kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. Apolo Salvidor fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alonzo Baristo having to interfere. In the 31st minute, Leonel Atauri hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 33 minutes into the match, Defensores de Mar de Ajó's goal looked a bit too open when Aristides Transito came free, but Omar Bartuelo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Defensores de Mar de Ajó's Apolo Salvidor got a free kick in the 34th minute. In the 35th minute of the match Segundo Claris sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Omar Bartuelo skillfully saved the ball. Leonel Atauri took the ball and in the 37 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Omar Bartuelo. Omar Bartuelo dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Leonel Atauri in the 40th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Omar Bartuelo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 43rdth minute of the game Leonel Atauri who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Defensores de Mar de Ajó's Omar Bartuelo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After the first half KYRA FC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Leonel Atauri made a kick off. 60 minutes into the match, KYRA FC's goal looked a bit too open when Diego Lidon came free, but Alonzo Baristo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Leonel Atauri could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 63rd minute of the match, but Omar Bartuelo made a huge save. After 69 minutes of play KYRA FC's Marco Jago was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. Marco Jago hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Defensores de Mar de Ajó's Donato Otoniel got a free kick in the 75th minute. KYRA FC's Alonzo Baristo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Diego Lidon in the 78th minute of play. In the 80th minute, Jonatan Ferran left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Defensores de Mar de Ajó fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Aristides Transito 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. Through an outstanding action, after 88 minutes, Omar Bartuelo successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 89th minute Diego Lidon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alonzo Baristo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Defensores de Mar de Ajó booed when KYRA FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vladimiro Gaur didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 96th minute, Rolando Tabby hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.