U23 League

Colossus Popolizio
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Edwin Ortiz made the kick off which started today's match. With a little luck, AFC United's Pedro Torrens got control of the ball when Aldo Popolizio tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 7th match minute, Deportivo Popolizio FBC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Udalaitz Vinuesa to maneuver through the defense. The audience was convinced that Edwin Ortiz's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Phelipe Escarza was relentless in the 10th minute of the game. 12 minutes into the match, Gianluca Popolizio notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of AFC United's Pedro Torrens. Pedro Torrens was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Roegelio Moyua kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. 20 minutes into the match, Deportivo Popolizio FBC's Aldo Popolizio sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Pedro Torrens narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Phelipe Escarza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pirro Pereta in the 23rd minute of the match. Phelipe Escarza stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Pirro Pereta's shot from short distance in the 23rd minute. Deportivo Popolizio FBC's Aldo Popolizio was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Pedro Torrens in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. AFC United's Pedro Torrens proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 32nd minute of the match, managed to save AFC United from getting a goal against them. With a little luck, AFC United's Pedro Torrens got control of the ball when Confesor Ballugera tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a rather tough play, AFC United's Teofilo Pardelas got a free kick in the 45th minute. Deportivo Popolizio FBC's Aldo Popolizio was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 46th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Aldo Popolizio made the kick off in the second half. Quintan Ontavilla might have been able to make a better finish in the 52nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Pedro Torrens. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Quintan Ontavilla ran back to his position shaking his head. Pedro Torrens showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lonzo Corullon in the 54th minute of the match. Hector-Luis Conllas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Deportivo Popolizio FBC's Herminio Maceira was substituted for Gilesindo Colombres. Chabier Borroel kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. Pedro Torrens showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aldo Popolizio in the 67th minute of the match. A collision led to AFC United getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Archibaldo Ahumada hit a great ball. Deportivo Popolizio FBC's Lonzo Corullon couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 68th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for AFC United. AFC United's Pedro Torrens played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aldo Popolizio in the 70th minute of play. Pedro Torrens showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aldo Popolizio in the 70th minute of the match. After some careless play in the AFC United defense, Lonzo Corullon kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Pedro Torrens. The AFC United fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Pedro Torrens should have stopped the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gianluca Popolizio in the 77th minute of play forced AFC United's goalkeeper Pedro Torrens to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gianluca Popolizio blasted a shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Pedro Torrens having to make a save. Donato Covillas's late challenge caught a Deportivo Popolizio FBC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Donato Covillas helped the player get up and apologised. After a defensive mix-up in AFC United's zone, Aldo Popolizio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pedro Torrens came out of the goal and Aldo Popolizio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 86th match minute, AFC United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eleder Borrellino to maneuver through the defense. In the 87th minute, Honorato Zubillaga hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 88th minute, Lonzo Corullon managed to get in a good position for a shot. Deportivo Popolizio FBC's supporters rose to their feet, but Lonzo Corullon was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Pedro Torrens breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 90 minutes into the game, Deportivo Popolizio FBC's Quintan Ontavilla nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Pedro Torrens made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-0. AFC United's Pedro Torrens played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aldo Popolizio in the 93rd minute of play. After 94 played minutes AFC United got a freekick which was hit by Anxo Labrada. Pedro Torrens stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Aldo Popolizio's shot from short distance in the 96th minute. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Deportivo Popolizio FBC had played much better football throughout.