U21 League

Gigante A
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Rogelio Confesor started the match with the kick off. Victor Abechuco kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Hristo Stoichkov got free with Aureliano Herena in the 23rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Falckner FC's Aureliano Herena played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rogelio Confesor in the 24th minute of play. 33 minutes into the match, Ripa FC's goal looked a bit too open when Kamuran Zülfikar came free, but Martin Miro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 33 minutes of play, Falckner FC's Kamuran Zülfikar made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Martin Miro was left in no man's land by his defense there! Kamuran Zülfikar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Martin Miro having to interfere. After the first half Falckner FC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Kamuran Zülfikar made a kick off. Anselmo Atarrabi charged in rather forcefully in the 52nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Anselmo Atarrabi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Ripa FC getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Anselmo Atarrabi hit a great ball. When Osvaldo Bermudo fell near the penalty area in the 58th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Falckner FC's protests and gave Osvaldo Bermudo a yellow card for diving instead. In the 59th minute, Osvaldo Bermudo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Falckner FC's Serafin Espiridion got a free kick in the 60th minute. Ripa FC's Martin Miro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kamuran Zülfikar in the 62nd minute of play. Ladislao Urre hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. After 68 minutes, Kamuran Zülfikar made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. Ripa FC's Martin Miro tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Falckner FC were furious when Haroldo Firmo was red carded, 71 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. Falckner FC's Aquilino Erauso was substituted for Osvaldo Bermudo. 71 minutes into the game, one of Falckner FC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. The supporters of Falckner FC booed when Ripa FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ladislao Urre didn't get a good kick on the ball. Falckner FC's Celedonio Jenaro was substituted for Kamuran Zülfikar. Ladislao Urre hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. Benedicto Dantae charged in rather forcefully in the 91st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Benedicto Dantae the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Falckner FC's Benedicto Dantae got a free kick in the 91st minute. Aureliano Herena made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anselmo Atarrabi in the 95th minute of play. Celedonio Jenaro'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. Celedonio Jenaro helped the player get up and apologised. Celedonio Jenaro hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. Although Ripa FC had been in control for most of the match, Falckner FC still came away with the win.