U18 League

S y D Serengueti
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Americo Ferrer kicked off to start the match. After 2 played minutes Real Academia Serengetti got a freekick which was hit by Jeronimo Tebaldo. The C.A.S.D. 1° de mayo fans' excitement grew in the 6th match minute when C.A.S.D. 1° de mayo's Arsenio Romero 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 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After 11 played minutes Real Academia Serengetti got a freekick which was hit by Jeronimo Tebaldo. C.A.S.D. 1° de mayo's Amado Farias got a good chance for a goal in the 12th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a little luck, C.A.S.D. 1° de mayo's Prospero Curcio got control of the ball when Americo Ferrer tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Jeronimo Tebaldo was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 25 minutes had been played. In the 26th minute, Jeronimo Tebaldo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some careless play in the Real Academia Serengetti defense, Amado Farias kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Hugo Sabin. The Real Academia Serengetti fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Hugo Sabin should have stopped the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Felix Corderro in the 33rd minute of play forced Real Academia Serengetti's goalkeeper Hugo Sabin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Real Academia Serengetti's Hugo Sabin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Felix Corderro in the 35th minute of play. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

Amado Farias could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 58th minute of the match, but Hugo Sabin made a huge save. Real Academia Serengetti's Hugo Sabin proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 62nd minute of the match, managed to save Real Academia Serengetti from getting a goal against them. Hugo Sabin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Felix Corderro in the 66th minute of play. When Felix Corderro fell near the penalty area in the 72nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored C.A.S.D. 1° de mayo's protests and gave Felix Corderro a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to C.A.S.D. 1° de mayo getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Felix Corderro hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in C.A.S.D. 1° de mayo's zone, Donato Cai stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Prospero Curcio came out of the goal and Donato Cai tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Silvano Grabiel during the 75th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. 78 minutes into the match, Real Academia Serengetti's goalkeeper Hugo Sabin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Amado Farias. The supporters of Real Academia Serengetti booed when C.A.S.D. 1° de mayo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sixto Rafel didn't get a good kick on the ball. Felix Corderro received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Hugo Sabin came out and tried to block the shot, but Felix Corderro slotted it home off the left post making it 0-3 in the 85th minute. Aureliano Leoiar recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 95th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. C.A.S.D. 1° de mayo walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.