U18 League

Juanfer Stadium
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Erubiel Garaile kicked off to start the match. Cuervos AFC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 4th minute, when Erubiel Garaile scored to the left of an out of position Adolfo Ubarna, making the score, 1-0. After a rather tough play, Enzo FC's Justo Ignatius got a free kick in the 9th minute. Adolfo Ubarna took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Enzo Mambru, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marco Selatse charged in rather forcefully in the 13th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Marco Selatse the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Marco Selatse kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. Adolfo Ubarna took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erubiel Garaile, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 17th minute, Nereo Cresenciano managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cuervos AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Nereo Cresenciano was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Lino Oihan breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Enzo FC's Lino Oihan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marco Selatse in the 20th minute of play. 22 minutes into the match, Pablo Bernebe had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Lino Oihan. Enzo FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Pablo Bernebe was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Gualterio Romo hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. Erubiel Garaile could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 28th minute of the match, but Adolfo Ubarna made a huge save. Marco Selatse hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. After 29 played minutes Cuervos AFC got a freekick which was hit by Edgard Mendebal. Adolfo Ubarna took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erubiel Garaile, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A hard shot 34 in the game by Erubiel Garaile from a close distance when the talented Adolfo Ubarna managed to make a qualified save. Cuervos AFC's players were relieved. Erubiel Garaile in the 37thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Adolfo Ubarna, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Nereo Cresenciano during the 40th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Pablo Bernebe was the one to do the kick off. Enzo FC's Lino Oihan proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 51st minute of the match, managed to save Enzo FC from getting a goal against them. In the 52nd minute Erubiel Garaile shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Adolfo Ubarna saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 53 minutes into the match, Enzo FC's goal looked a bit too open when Nereo Cresenciano came free, but Lino Oihan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Enzo Mambru fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Adolfo Ubarna having to interfere. Adolfo Ubarna stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Erubiel Garaile's shot from short distance in the 59th minute. When Enzo FC's Erubiel Garaile in the 61st minute got a chance for a shot 61st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cuervos AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Adolfo Ubarna stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Erubiel Garaile's shot from short distance in the 63rd minute. Nereo Cresenciano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Lino Oihan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Nereo Cresenciano could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Lino Oihan made a huge save. After 67 minutes, Teofilo Belarmo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Cuervos AFC and the Enzo FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 69 played minutes Cuervos AFC got a freekick which was hit by Pablo Bernebe. Nereo Cresenciano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Lino Oihan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Adolfo Ubarna made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Erubiel Garaile in the 75th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Erubiel Garaile's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Adolfo Ubarna was relentless in the 77th minute of the game. Lino Oihan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pablo Bernebe in the 83rd minute of play. If Enzo Mambru had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 89th match minute, Cuervos AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nereo Cresenciano to maneuver through the defense. Adolfo Ubarna showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Erubiel Garaile, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. In the 97th minute, Gregorio Maju left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Cuervos AFC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. Cuervos AFC played a much better game than Enzo FC and deserved their victory. The Enzo FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.