U18 League

La Berretada
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Jimeno Elodio started the match with the kick off. Deportivo Tachito's Armando Foro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Atilano Gasteiz in the 6th minute of play. Berreta were awarded a corner in the 7th minute after Deportivo Tachito's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Jose Chucho took the corner. The corner led Berreta's Jose Chucho to fire away a dangerous shot which Armando Foro despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Guaberto Miliano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Iker Lauren, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 14th minute, Elpidio Reno hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Armando Foro made a fantastic save in the 16th minute, when Bernabe Errolan sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Atilano Gasteiz in the 18th minute of play forced Deportivo Tachito's goalkeeper Armando Foro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 21stth minute of the game Jimeno Elodio who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Berreta's Guaberto Miliano was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Deportivo Tachito's Jimeno Elodio in the 26th minute got a chance for a shot 26th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Berreta's goalie prevented a goal. Guaberto Miliano came out of the goal in the 27th minute to try and stop a shot by Deportivo Tachito's Gavino Martino. But to his dismay, Gavino Martino quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. When Gavino Martino came up free with the goalie in the 34th minute, the Deportivo Tachito 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 Gavino Martino couldn't finish the play. Bernabe Errolan charged in rather forcefully in the 36th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Bernabe Errolan the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Bernabe Errolan hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. In the 41st minute, Jose Chucho got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Gavino Martino received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Guaberto Miliano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Guaberto Miliano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jimeno Elodio, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. Guaberto Miliano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jimeno Elodio in the 64th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jimeno Elodio in the 67th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Guaberto Miliano prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Berreta's Bernabe Errolan got a free kick in the 67th minute. Guaberto Miliano acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 68th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Aureliano Eusko. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bernabe Errolan in the 71st minute of play forced Deportivo Tachito's goalkeeper Armando Foro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 72 played minutes Deportivo Tachito got a freekick which was hit by Justino Feliz. Armando Foro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jose Chucho, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. Justino Feliz blasted a shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Guaberto Miliano having to make a save. Gavino Martino in the 80thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Guaberto Miliano, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. If Gavino Martino had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 94th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Justino Feliz struck a weak shot in the 96th minute. Guaberto Miliano didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Deportivo Tachito. The Deportivo Tachito supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Deportivo Tachito would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.