U21 League

Estadio Oliden
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Melquiades Ritchie kicked off to start the match. Modesto Bingen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Donato Gaztea, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. NUMBA's Juan Perrando played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Melquiades Ritchie in the 7th minute of play. Desfachatados F.C. were awarded a corner in the 8th minute after NUMBA's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Esteve Txeru took the corner. The corner led Desfachatados F.C.'s Esteve Txeru to fire away a dangerous shot which Juan Perrando despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Melquiades Ritchie in the 14th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Juan Perrando prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience was convinced that Candido Unax's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Modesto Bingen was relentless in the 17th minute of the game. 19 minutes into the match, NUMBA's goal looked a bit too open when Melquiades Ritchie came free, but Juan Perrando reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Modesto Bingen stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Candido Unax's shot from short distance in the 20th minute. Melquiades Ritchie sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Desfachatados F.C. booed when NUMBA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Donato Gaztea didn't get a good kick on the ball. Apolo Piarres hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Melquiades Ritchie in the 32nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Juan Perrando saved NUMBA from getting behind. With an all-out effort, Desfachatados F.C.'s Juan Perrando threw himself towards the right post 34 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Bernardo Cresconio, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. In the 36th minute, Bernardo Cresconio 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. 37 minutes into the match, NUMBA's goal looked a bit too open when Melquiades Ritchie came free, but Juan Perrando reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience was convinced that Candido Unax's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Modesto Bingen was relentless in the 39th minute of the game. 45 minutes into the match, Desfachatados F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Candido Unax came free, but Modesto Bingen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 46th minute Apolo Piarres shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Modesto Bingen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Desfachatados F.C.'s Modesto Bingen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Apolo Piarres in the 46th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Desfachatados F.C.'s Dante Lluc got a free kick in the 47th minute. Modesto Bingen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Candido Unax in the 48th minute of the match. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Candido Unax to strike the kick off in the second half. Candido Unax received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Modesto Bingen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Desfachatados F.C.'s Dante Lluc got a free kick in the 58th minute. Mario Silvino's late challenge caught a Desfachatados F.C.'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Mario Silvino helped the player get up and apologised. Mario Silvino kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. After 66 played minutes NUMBA got a freekick which was hit by Apolo Piarres. In the 68th match minute, Desfachatados F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Melquiades Ritchie to maneuver through the defense. Candido Unax struck a weak shot in the 71st minute. Modesto Bingen didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for NUMBA. When Donato Gaztea came up free with the goalie in the 83rd 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. After 84 minutes of play, Desfachatados F.C.'s Melquiades Ritchie made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Juan Perrando was left in no man's land by his defense there! Candido Unax received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 89th minute. Modesto Bingen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. For all the effort they put into the match, the NUMBA players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Desfachatados F.C..