U21 League

Ángel Labruna
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Marcelo Bikendi kicked off to start the match. In the 3rdth minute of the game Uriel Ihintza who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but La Gallardeta's Jeremias Paul was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 5 minutes into the match, La Gallardeta's goal looked a bit too open when Uriel Ihintza came free, but Jeremias Paul reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Mechita F.C booed when La Gallardeta was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marcos Madeo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jeremias Paul took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cesar Abecia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 16th minute, Marcos Madeo 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. Herminio Lastur made an important save on a dangerous shot by Marcelo Bikendi in the 20th minute. Uriel Ihintza scored 0-1 in the 22nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Jeremias Paul, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 27th minute, Marcelo Bikendi 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. With a little luck, Mechita F.C's Herminio Lastur got control of the ball when Marcelo Bikendi tried to sneak it across the goal line. Marcos Madeo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Herminio Lastur having to interfere. Herminio Lastur showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcelo Bikendi in the 41st minute of the match. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Uriel Ihintza to strike the kick off in the second half. Jeremias Paul made an important save on a dangerous shot by Uriel Ihintza in the 53rd minute. In the 62nd minute, Mechita F.C's Uriel Ihintza ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Jeremias Paul. Jeremias Paul yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-2. 65 minutes into the match, Mechita F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Marcelo Bikendi came free, but Herminio Lastur reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 67 minutes into the match, Mechita F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Marcos Madeo came free, but Herminio Lastur reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Erubiel Chuan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Herminio Lastur made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gaudencio Eron in the 71st minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Marcelo Bikendi in the 72nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Herminio Lastur saved Mechita F.C from getting behind. 74 minutes into the game, Marcos Madeo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Herminio Lastur was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 79 minutes into the match, Mechita F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Marcelo Bikendi came free, but Herminio Lastur reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 80th minute, Narciso Matteo managed to get in a good position for a shot. La Gallardeta's supporters rose to their feet, but Narciso Matteo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Herminio Lastur breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Herminio Lastur took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcos Madeo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Marcelo Bikendi fell near the penalty area in the 88th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored La Gallardeta's protests and gave Marcelo Bikendi a yellow card for diving instead. Mechita F.C's Florencio Pagomari was substituted for Sergio Aballe. Marcelo Bikendi hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. The supporters of La Gallardeta booed when Mechita F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gilberto Banegas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mechita F.C succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though La Gallardeta had controlled the match.