U21 League

30 de Agosto
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Atilano Celipe made the kick off which started today's match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sixto Jurgi in the 3rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rafael Abeita prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Atilano Celipe had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 11th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Rafael Abeita made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sixto Jurgi in the 12th minute of play. Cristian Gau was out of position in the 15 minute of play, and Cipriano Lander capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Cipriano Lander really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. In the 18th minute, one of CLATHU: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 CLATHU. CLATHU:s Rafael Abeita showed great skill when he stopped Alberto Tello:s penalty. With his leg Cristian Gau managed to avoid a goal in the 21stth minute, when CLATHU's Atilano Celipe fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. 24 minutes into the match, Erubiel Dubardo notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of CLATHU's Rafael Abeita. Rafael Abeita was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Erubiel Dubardo took the ball and in the 27 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Rafael Abeita. Rafael Abeita dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sixto Jurgi in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rafael Abeita prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to CLATHU getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Anibal Txema hit a great ball. In the 37th minute Sixto Jurgi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rafael Abeita saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 43 played minutes CLATHU got a freekick which was hit by Amadeo Medero. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sixto Jurgi in the 44th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rafael Abeita saved CLATHU from getting behind. 46 minutes into the match, Copérnico F.C.'s Alberto Tello sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Rafael Abeita narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After the first half Copérnico F.C. were leading 1-3. 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 Sixto Jurgi made a kick off. Cipriano Lander struck a weak shot in the 53rd minute. Cristian Gau didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for CLATHU. In the 57th minute, Amadeo Medero 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. The supporters of Copérnico F.C. booed when CLATHU was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cipriano Lander didn't get a good kick on the ball. Cristian Gau took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Atilano Celipe, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sixto Jurgi in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rafael Abeita saved CLATHU from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in CLATHU's zone, Erubiel Dubardo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rafael Abeita came out of the goal and Erubiel Dubardo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Atilano Celipe in the 75th minute of play forced Copérnico F.C.'s goalkeeper Cristian Gau to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 78 played minutes Sixto Jurgi rounded CLATHU's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-4. In the 82ndth minute of the game Atilano Celipe who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Copérnico F.C.'s Cristian Gau was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Rafael Abeita made an important save on a dangerous shot by Erubiel Dubardo in the 84th minute. In the 86th match minute, CLATHU was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amadeo Medero to maneuver through the defense. After 87 minutes, Angel Rey mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the CLATHU and the Copérnico F.C. players grew even worse after the yellow card. Angel Rey kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. Leandro Mannie's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rafael Abeita read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 88th minute of play. The supporters of Copérnico F.C. booed when CLATHU was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anibal Txema didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to CLATHU getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Serafino Marino hit a great ball. After having played for 98 minutes, Erubiel Dubardo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Copérnico F.C.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Erubiel Dubardo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Copérnico F.C. walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.