U21 League

THE RED MACHINE
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Emilio Ticho got the match started through his kick off. A throw-in in the 3rd minute of the game was made by Lisandro Argi with Lisandro Argi as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Emilio Ticho's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Enrique Lekubegi read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 11th minute of play. When Punk Fiction's Emilio Ticho in the 13th minute got a chance for a shot 13th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Palermo's goalie prevented a goal. Enrique Lekubegi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emilio Ticho in the 15th minute of play. In the 18th minute Nicanor Gaufred shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Clemente Nikola saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emilio Ticho in the 20th minute of play forced Palermo's goalkeeper Enrique Lekubegi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 27 minutes, Emilio Ticho made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Palermo's Enrique Lekubegi tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Emilio Ticho recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 35th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ambrosio Urritz kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. Enrique Lekubegi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emilio Ticho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Niceto Jurgi struck a weak shot in the 45th minute. Enrique Lekubegi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Punk Fiction. The Palermo players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Punk Fiction were winning 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Nicanor Gaufred made a kick off. In the 55th minute Donato Vachon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Clemente Nikola saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Clemente Nikola showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anselmo Domingues, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. When Niceto Jurgi fell near the penalty area in the 60th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Punk Fiction's protests and gave Niceto Jurgi a yellow card for diving instead. Niceto Jurgi hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. Anibal Fernendo took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 61st minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Clemente Nikola. Punk Fiction's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 63rd minute, Benjamin Curcio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Donato Vachon in the 66th minute of play forced Punk Fiction's goalkeeper Clemente Nikola to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Clemente Nikola took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Donato Vachon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Punk Fiction getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Domingos Uzuri hit a great ball. Punk Fiction's Clemente Nikola played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anibal Fernendo in the 68th minute of play. Enrique Lekubegi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emilio Ticho in the 73rd minute of the match. 74 minutes into the game, Punk Fiction's Emilio Ticho nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Enrique Lekubegi made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. In the 78th minute, Anselmo Domingues hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Anibal Fernendo took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 82nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Clemente Nikola. Punk Fiction's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Emilio Ticho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Palermo's zone, Emilio Ticho stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Enrique Lekubegi came out of the goal and Emilio Ticho tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 95 minutes into the match, Palermo's goal looked a bit too open when Emilio Ticho came free, but Enrique Lekubegi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Punk Fiction walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.