U21 League

Estadio Guayquiraró
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) Xeneizes's Pastor Benat started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. When Donato Gaztea came up free with the goalie in the 2nd minute, the NUMBA fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Donato Gaztea couldn't finish the play. The supporters of Xeneizes booed when NUMBA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Apolo Piarres didn't get a good kick on the ball. NUMBA's Juan Perrando played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pastor Benat in the 7th minute of play. If Candido Unax had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 8 minutes into the match, Xeneizes's goal looked a bit too open when Candido Unax came free, but Victor Benat reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 13 minutes into the match, NUMBA's goal looked a bit too open when Pastor Benat came free, but Juan Perrando reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 15th minute, Candido Unax left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The NUMBA fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Claudio Peter in the 20th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Juan Perrando saved NUMBA from getting behind. NUMBA's Juan Perrando played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aureliano Reynardo in the 21st minute of play. When Adan Quinton fell near the penalty area in the 25th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Xeneizes's protests and gave Adan Quinton a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of NUMBA booed when Xeneizes was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adan Quinton didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 29th minute, Americo Gilabert fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. Feliciano Ugutz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 33rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 36 minutes into the game, Americo Gilabert recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Victor Benat. Americo Gilabert showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Candido Unax in the 41st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Victor Benat saved Xeneizes from getting behind. Through an outstanding action, after 43 minutes, Victor Benat successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Xeneizes's Victor Benat played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Americo Gilabert in the 44th minute of play. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Candido Unax to make the kick off. Xeneizes's Victor Benat played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Donato Gaztea in the 54th minute of play. In the 59th minute, Candido Unax left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The NUMBA fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-0. 65 minutes into the game, Robustiano Endura was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Xeneizes's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave NUMBA the free kick. In the 64th minute, one of Xeneizes: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 Xeneizes. 69 minutes into the game, NUMBA's Bruno Guilabertus nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Victor Benat made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 6-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Apolo Piarres in the 72nd minute of play forced Xeneizes's goalkeeper Victor Benat to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 81st minute, Candido Unax ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Victor Benat was frozen by the shot and now it was 7-0. After a rather tough play, Xeneizes's Emanuel Txanton got a free kick in the 84th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Xeneizes's zone, Donato Gaztea stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Victor Benat came out of the goal and Donato Gaztea tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 93 minutes into the match, Xeneizes's goal looked a bit too open when Apolo Piarres came free, but Victor Benat reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Victor Benat came out of the goal in the 96th minute to try and stop a shot by NUMBA's Candido Unax. But to his dismay, Candido Unax quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 9-0. NUMBA walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.