U18 League

Lucas E. Abalos
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 116, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Fulgencio Shepherd started the match with the kick off. Orlando Johans kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Milton Giménez got free with Rosendo Gelmiro in the 4th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 9 minutes in the game, Fulgencio Shepherd fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Rosendo Gelmiro having to interfere. Milton Giménez received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 9th minute. Rosendo Gelmiro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Aureliano Arce hit a great freekick 12 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fulgencio Shepherd in the 14th minute of play forced LA LUZ F.C.'s goalkeeper Rosendo Gelmiro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Benicio Txeru stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Eulalio Veronica's shot from short distance in the 16th minute. In the 18th minute, Zacarias Pagomari hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 20 minutes into the match, LA LUZ F.C.'s goalkeeper Rosendo Gelmiro had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Milton Giménez. The supporters of Abuba Akotonon FC booed when LA LUZ F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Igor Luzea didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fausto Abarca might have been able to make a better finish in the 22nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Rosendo Gelmiro. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Fausto Abarca ran back to his position shaking his head. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fausto Abarca in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rosendo Gelmiro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 26 minutes, Fausto Abarca made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. LA LUZ F.C.'s Rosendo Gelmiro tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. A collision led to Abuba Akotonon FC getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Fulgencio Shepherd hit a great ball. When Eulalio Veronica fell near the penalty area in the 39th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored LA LUZ F.C.'s protests and gave Eulalio Veronica a yellow card for diving instead. Eulalio Veronica kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. Simon Quinten charged in rather forcefully in the 45th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Simon Quinten the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Simon Quinten kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. Through an outstanding action, after 47 minutes, Rosendo Gelmiro successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

LA LUZ F.C.'s Gaudencio Eusko was substituted for Zacarias Pagomari. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Leonel Emmanuel was the one to do the kick off. Benicio Txeru made an important save on a dangerous shot by Eulalio Veronica in the 54th minute. Eulalio Veronica did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-1 to the left of a surprised Benicio Txeru 63 minutes into the match. When Abuba Akotonon FC's Fulgencio Shepherd in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye LA LUZ F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Orlando Johans charged in rather forcefully in the 69th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Orlando Johans the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, LA LUZ F.C.'s Orlando Johans got a free kick in the 69th minute. Abuba Akotonon FC's Benicio Txeru proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 73rd minute of the match, managed to save Abuba Akotonon FC from getting a goal against them. 93 minutes into the match, LA LUZ F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Milton Giménez came free, but Rosendo Gelmiro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fulgencio Shepherd kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. Benicio Txeru acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 96th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Gaudencio Eusko. LA LUZ F.C.'s players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.