U18 League

Arena Real
Spectators: 144 (Terracing: 109, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Maximo Theobald got the match started through his kick off. Trocha Media FC's Cristo Artal proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 5th minute of the match, managed to save Trocha Media FC from getting a goal against them. After 5 played minutes Trocha Media FC got a freekick which was hit by Zeledon Matia. Black StarZ's Anastasio Endura pulled a muscle in his back after 6 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Maximo Theobald charged in rather forcefully in the 6th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Maximo Theobald the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Dionisio Barea kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. Cristo Artal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Haroldo Pueblo in the 11th minute of the match. In the 14th match minute, Trocha Media FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ciriaco Eufemio to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Adolfo Piarres got free with Cristo Artal in the 16th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Adolfo Piarres in the 18th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cristo Artal prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Americo Guib in the 19thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Cristo Artal, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Trocha Media FC's Cristo Artal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adolfo Piarres in the 20th minute of play. In the 21st minute, Anastasio Goi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, Trocha Media FC's Cristo Artal got control of the ball when Adolfo Piarres tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 24th minute Adolfo Piarres shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cristo Artal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Zeledon Matia's late challenge caught a Black StarZ's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Zeledon Matia helped the player get up and apologised. In the 27th match minute, Trocha Media FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zeledon Matia to maneuver through the defense. In the 29th minute, Erubiel Gaitan fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. After 29 minutes, Adolfo Piarres made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. Trocha Media FC's Cristo Artal tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Black StarZ's Haroldo Pueblo got a good chance for a goal in the 33rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Black StarZ's zone, Maximo Theobald stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rolando Mederi came out of the goal and Maximo Theobald tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Trocha Media FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 46th minute, when Adolfo Piarres scored to the left of an out of position Cristo Artal, making the score, 2-0. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Cristo Artal made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adolfo Piarres in the 53rd minute of play. Cristo Artal made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Erubiel Gaitan in the 54th minute of play. Americo Guib's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Cristo Artal read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 57th minute of play. Cristo Artal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adolfo Piarres in the 58th minute of the match. A collision led to Trocha Media FC getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Natalio Toribio hit a great ball. Trocha Media FC's Cristo Artal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Americo Guib in the 68th minute of play. Trocha Media FC's Cristo Artal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adolfo Piarres in the 73rd minute of play. Adolfo Piarres took the ball and in the 75 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Cristo Artal. Cristo Artal dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. Black StarZ's defense didn't have a chance, in the 79th minute, when Humberto Kiliz scored to the left of an out of position Rolando Mederi, making the score, 3-1. Ciriaco Eufemio hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. Cristo Artal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adolfo Piarres, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. When the referee ended the match the Black StarZ players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.