U23 League

Estadio Ruperto Hats
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Depor Alex Return's Armando Baraquiel 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. In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25's goalkeeper Hugo Gatti, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 11th minute of the match DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25 got a corner. Depor Alex Return's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Marciano Balasi ran over to the corner to take the kick. A sloppy throw-in by Mateo Mantzio in the 13th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Depor Alex Return's Randle Barry. Hugo Gatti showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Armando Baraquiel in the 14th minute of the match. After 15 played minutes DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25 got a freekick which was hit by Angelino Hats. A collision led to DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25 getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Marcelino Oxarra hit a great ball. In the 24th match minute, DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mateo Mantzio to maneuver through the defense. When the match had gone on for 26 minutes, Denis Cidro took a quick shot and it went in 1-0 without a chance for Federico Checa to make any attempt to save it. DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25's Hugo Gatti played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Laureano Olayo in the 30th minute of play. Depor Alex Return were awarded a corner in the 31th minute after DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Felipe Indalecio took the corner. 34 minutes into the match, DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25's goal looked a bit too open when Armando Baraquiel came free, but Hugo Gatti reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hugo Gatti took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Laureano Olayo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Armando Baraquiel might have been able to make a better finish in the 41st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Hugo Gatti. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Armando Baraquiel ran back to his position shaking his head. An unexpectedly hard shot by Armando Baraquiel in the 41st minute of play forced DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25's goalkeeper Hugo Gatti to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Federico Checa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mateo Mantzio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Depor Alex Return's Teobald Pacholewski got a free kick in the 46th minute. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25's Adam Bareiro was substituted for Mario Cesaro. The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Dario Benedetto to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Depor Alex Return's Omar Bemabe ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Hugo Gatti. Hugo Gatti yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-1. In the 57thth minute of the game Adam Bareiro who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Depor Alex Return's Federico Checa was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Federico Checa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adam Bareiro in the 60th minute of play. In the 61st minute, Teofilo Cordeara hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 70 minutes into the match, DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25's goal looked a bit too open when Omar Bemabe came free, but Hugo Gatti reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hugo Gatti made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Armando Baraquiel in the 75th minute of play. After 75 played minutes Depor Alex Return got a freekick which was hit by Teobald Pacholewski. Depor Alex Return's Federico Checa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dario Benedetto in the 76th minute of play. Hugo Gatti stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Armando Baraquiel's shot from short distance in the 79th minute. The supporters of Depor Alex Return booed when DξPΘЯΤIVØ 25 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marciano Balasi didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Depor Alex Return's Teofilo Cordeara got a free kick in the 90th minute.