U21 League

Gigante A
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Simon Martxelin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leopoldo Berart in the 3rd minute of the match. In the 8th minute Claudio-Di-Domenico Echeverri shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Simon Martxelin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rogelio Confesor in the 10th minute of play forced Real Còrdoba FC's goalkeeper Angelino Helguera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ripa FC were awarded a corner in the 11th minute after Real Còrdoba FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Anselmo Atarrabi took the corner. Hristo Stoichkov struck a weak shot in the 13th minute. Angelino Helguera didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ripa FC. Ripa FC's Simon Martxelin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leopoldo Berart in the 16th minute of play. In the 21st minute Leopoldo Berart shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Simon Martxelin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Simon Martxelin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leopoldo Berart, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Hristo Stoichkov's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Angelino Helguera firmly grabbed it by the left post. After 29 minutes, 李然轩 mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Ripa FC and the Real Còrdoba FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. 李然轩 hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. Simon Martxelin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leonel Salamon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Anselmo Atarrabi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 36th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 41 played minutes Real Còrdoba FC got a freekick which was hit by Baldomero Sotil. In the 45th minute, Rogelio Confesor 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. After 46 minutes, Kryspin Solarek mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Real Còrdoba FC and the Ripa FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 46 played minutes Real Còrdoba FC got a freekick which was hit by Kryspin Solarek.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Rogelio Confesor made a kick off. 52 minutes into the match, Ripa FC's goalkeeper Simon Martxelin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Arsenio Bento. 53 minutes into the game, Leonel Salamon recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Simon Martxelin. Leonel Salamon showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-1. Angelino Helguera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rogelio Confesor, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Leonel Salamon's late challenge caught a Ripa FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Leonel Salamon helped the player get up and apologised. In the 57th match minute, Real Còrdoba FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leonel Salamon to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rogelio Confesor in the 60th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Angelino Helguera saved Real Còrdoba FC from getting behind. In the 61st match minute, Real Còrdoba FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Baldomero Sotil to maneuver through the defense. In the 62nd minute, Rogelio Confesor 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. Simon Martxelin made a fantastic save in the 64th minute, when Leopoldo Berart sent off a good shot on target. After 65 minutes of play Real Còrdoba FC's Leonel Salamon was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. Leonel Salamon kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. Angelino Helguera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rogelio Confesor in the 67th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice moves Leopoldo Berart could shoot a difficult shot in the 70th minute, which Simon Martxelin however easily saved by the left post. In the 76thth minute of the game Leopoldo Berart who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Ripa FC's Simon Martxelin was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 83 played minutes Real Còrdoba FC got a freekick which was hit by Baldomero Sotil. Braulio Ralondo hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. 88 minutes into the match, Hristo Stoichkov notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Real Còrdoba FC's Angelino Helguera. Angelino Helguera was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Ripa FC's Simon Martxelin proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 92nd minute of the match, managed to save Ripa FC from getting a goal against them. The audience thought a goal was coming when Arsenio Bento got free with Simon Martxelin in the 96th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.