U18 League

Estadio SB5
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) Real Academia Serengetti's Americo Ferrer started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. When Victorio Argoitz came up free with the goalie in the 7th minute, the KIRICOCHO FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Victorio Argoitz couldn't finish the play. 11 minutes into the match, Victorio Argoitz dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Hugo Sabin, 1-0. Eloy Erruki took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Americo Ferrer, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 21 minutes into the match, Americo Ferrer notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of KIRICOCHO FC's Eloy Erruki. Eloy Erruki was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Hugo Sabin was out of position in the 27 minute of play, and Octavio Pagomari capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Octavio Pagomari really showed his touch with that goal: 2-1. Eloy Erruki took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Americo Ferrer, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Real Academia Serengetti getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Donato Cai hit a great ball. Hugo Sabin made an important save on a dangerous shot by Victorio Argoitz in the 40th minute. Real Academia Serengetti's Hugo Sabin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Octavio Pagomari in the 41st minute of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Victorio Argoitz was the one to do the kick off. 54 minutes into the match, Real Academia Serengetti's goal looked a bit too open when Victorio Argoitz came free, but Hugo Sabin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Donato Cai kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. 61 minutes into the game, Cristian Iaki was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Real Academia Serengetti's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave KIRICOCHO FC the free kick. In the 61st minute, Octavio Pagomari left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The KIRICOCHO FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-2. In the 65th minute, Jonas Ritchie ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Hugo Sabin was frozen by the shot and now it was 4-2. Octavio Pagomari fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hugo Sabin having to interfere. Lucas Isusko lost his temper 78 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. Lucas Isusko kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 80th minute, Silvano Grabiel managed to get in a good position for a shot. Real Academia Serengetti's supporters rose to their feet, but Silvano Grabiel was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Eloy Erruki breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 82 minutes into the game, Real Academia Serengetti's Anibal Cebo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Eloy Erruki made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-3. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Anibal Cebo in the 87th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Eloy Erruki saved KIRICOCHO FC from getting behind. In the 89th minute, Donato Cai made a precise shot to the right of Eloy Erruki. KIRICOCHO FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-4. If Octavio Pagomari had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Santo Macias in the 96th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Eloy Erruki prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.