U18 League

Ibarsusi Stadium
Spectators: 205 (Terracing: 154, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) Xesus Jurado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mambru Esperta in the 5th minute of play. Xesus Jurado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jacques Buendia in the 6th minute of play. 11 minutes into the match, Mambru Esperta had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Xesus Jurado. Spartak de Txurdi's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Mambru Esperta was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. In the 14th minute, Spartak de Txurdi's George Beloki ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Clemencin Morales. Clemencin Morales yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-1. Spartak de Txurdi's Xesus Jurado played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jacques Buendia in the 19th minute of play. La mano de D10S were awarded a corner in the 21th minute after Spartak de Txurdi's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Adolfo Ocaña took the corner. The supporters of La mano de D10S booed when Spartak de Txurdi was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Osoro Amorebieta didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 30th minute, Jacques Buendia made a precise shot to the right of Xesus Jurado. Spartak de Txurdi's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. When Spartak de Txurdi's George Beloki in 36 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Clemencin Morales guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. Xesus Jurado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mambru Esperta in the 39th minute of play. 41 minutes into the game, Anchel Zapater was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. La mano de D10S's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Spartak de Txurdi the free kick. Clemencin Morales showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from George Beloki in the 42nd minute of the match. Mambru Esperta's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Xesus Jurado read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 47th minute of play. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-2 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and George Beloki made a kick off. 53 minutes into the match, Spartak de Txurdi's goal looked a bit too open when Mambru Esperta came free, but Xesus Jurado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mambru Esperta in the 54th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Xesus Jurado prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 56th match minute, La mano de D10S was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mel Pais to maneuver through the defense. In the 57th minute, Bartolo Novo 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. Xesus Jurado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mambru Esperta in the 61st minute of the match. With splendid footwork Mambru Esperta arrived in front of goal to shoot 4-3 by the left pole in the game's 61st minute. La mano de D10S's Iratze Batuecas was substituted for Jacques Buendia. When Spartak de Txurdi's Jacques Solana in the 67th minute got a chance for a shot 67th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye La mano de D10S's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of Spartak de Txurdi booed when La mano de D10S was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anchel Zapater didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 72nd minute Pelayo Pantoja shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Xesus Jurado saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Clemencin Morales took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Silvino Ribas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, La mano de D10S's Kiko Contratas got a free kick in the 77th minute. 80 minutes into the match, Adolfo Ocaña dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Xesus Jurado, 4-4. The referee felt a red card was in order, 85 minutes into the game, when Anchel Zapater put in a rough tackle. In the 85th minute, one of La mano de D10S:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for La mano de D10S. Bartolo Novo walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. The supporters of Spartak de Txurdi booed when La mano de D10S was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mel Pais didn't get a good kick on the ball. Macedonio Sainz got a throw-in 93 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Jacques Solana. The La mano de D10S players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented Spartak de Txurdi from taking control. The game ends in a draw.