U23 League

AzteCavaliers
Spectators: 205 (Terracing: 154, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) Rapsodas Red Devils FC's Aaron Amarita 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. Manuel Bernad recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 8th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 20th minute, Servando Ariste made a precise shot to the right of Jaime Villegas. Cavaliers FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. With a little luck, Rapsodas Red Devils FC's Jaunzuria Querendil got control of the ball when Manuel Bernad tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Manuel Bernad in the 27th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jaunzuria Querendil saved Rapsodas Red Devils FC from getting behind. Manuel Bernad's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jaunzuria Querendil read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 32nd minute of play. Manuel Bernad was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 33rd minute. Cavaliers FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. When the match had gone on for 34 minutes, Gerardo Cuenca took a quick shot and it went in 1-1 without a chance for Jaunzuria Querendil to make any attempt to save it. Jaime Villegas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Servando Ariste, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Fiz Miñano, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 41 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Jaime Villegas was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. In the 44th match minute, Rapsodas Red Devils FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Federico Moura to maneuver through the defense. 45 minutes into the match, Cavaliers FC's Serafin Charro broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Pedro Aznar kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Manuel Bernad made a kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Manuel Bernad in the 51st minute of play forced Rapsodas Red Devils FC's goalkeeper Jaunzuria Querendil to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 54th match minute, Rapsodas Red Devils FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pedro Aznar to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Rapsodas Red Devils FC's zone, Manuel Bernad stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jaunzuria Querendil came out of the goal and Manuel Bernad tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Cavaliers FC's Jaime Villegas proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 63rd minute of the match, managed to save Cavaliers FC from getting a goal against them. With a little luck, Cavaliers FC's Jaime Villegas got control of the ball when Servando Ariste tried to sneak it across the goal line. Cavaliers FC's Alejandro Leoiar was substituted for Serafin Charro. An unexpectedly hard shot by Manuel Bernad in the 84th minute of play forced Rapsodas Red Devils FC's goalkeeper Jaunzuria Querendil to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jaime Villegas was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Aaron Amarita showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-2 in the 86 minute of play. Jaime Villegas made a fantastic save in the 89th minute, when Servando Ariste sent off a good shot on target. If Manuel Bernad had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 96 minutes into the match, Fiz Miñano notched a goal, 1-3, to the right of Cavaliers FC's Jaime Villegas. Jaime Villegas was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The Rapsodas Red Devils FC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Rapsodas Red Devils FC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.