U21 League

Ariel Arnaldo Ortega
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Abelardo Intxixu started the match with the kick off. Isidoro Vitin came out of the goal in the 7th minute to try and stop a shot by Club Atlético Magallanes's Romeo Confesor. But to his dismay, Romeo Confesor quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. 10 minutes into the match, Lorenzo Tonete had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Isidoro Vitin. Firmat Foot Ball Club's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Lorenzo Tonete was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. In the 14th match minute, Firmat Foot Ball Club was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Victor Porfirio to maneuver through the defense. Leon Oliverio stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gonzalo Calcini's shot from short distance in the 25th minute. When Firmat Foot Ball Club's Gonzalo Calcini in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Club Atlético Magallanes's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gonzalo Calcini in the 45th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Leon Oliverio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 47th minute, Gonzalo Calcini ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Leon Oliverio was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Gonzalo Calcini to make the kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gonzalo Calcini in the 56th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Leon Oliverio saved Club Atlético Magallanes from getting behind. After 57 played minutes Club Atlético Magallanes got a freekick which was hit by Abelardo Intxixu. Gonzalo Calcini fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Leon Oliverio having to interfere. Gonzalo Calcini's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 63rdth minute, Leon Oliverio skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Tobias Gartzi charged in rather forcefully in the 68th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tobias Gartzi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Club Atlético Magallanes booed when Firmat Foot Ball Club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tobias Gartzi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Firmat Foot Ball Club's Isidoro Vitin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abelardo Intxixu in the 69th minute of play. In the 75th minute the ball was on its way in behind Club Atlético Magallanes's goalkeeper Leon Oliverio, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 77 minutes Club Atlético Magallanes's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Tobias Gartzi who took care of the corner kick. The corner ended in Tobias Gartzi almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Club Atlético Magallanes's Leon Oliverio did a great save. German Seme in the 80thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Leon Oliverio, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. German Seme kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Club Atlético Magallanes's zone, German Seme stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Leon Oliverio came out of the goal and German Seme tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Lorenzo Tonete kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. Leonides Gartxot sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 97 minutes into the game, Firmat Foot Ball Club's Gonzalo Calcini nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Leon Oliverio made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. Club Atlético Magallanes were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.