U23 League

MDQ Raptors Arena
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Jefferson Linhares started the match with the kick off. Ruperto Bastia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Severino Astrada, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ruperto Bastia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Severino Astrada, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 13 minutes into the match, Pilar FC's goalkeeper Cirilo Micael had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jefferson Linhares. In the 14th minute of the match MDQ Raptors FC got a corner. Pilar FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Aaron Neron ran over to the corner to take the kick. MDQ Raptors FC's Aaron Neron was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Cirilo Micael in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. When Pilar FC's Severino Astrada in the 16th minute got a chance for a shot 16th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye MDQ Raptors FC's goalie prevented a goal. Ruperto Bastia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Severino Astrada in the 18th minute of play. Ruperto Bastia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Severino Astrada, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cirilo Micael made a fantastic save in the 22nd minute, when Primitivo Terciero sent off a good shot on target. 26 minutes into the match, Armando Blanco dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Cirilo Micael, 1-0. Pablo Ledesma hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. Ruperto Bastia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pablo Mouche in the 34th minute of the match. With an all-out effort, MDQ Raptors FC's Cirilo Micael threw himself towards the right post 36 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Primitivo Terciero, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Cirilo Micael made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jefferson Linhares in the 38th minute of play. The supporters of MDQ Raptors FC booed when Pilar FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eriberto Lesardo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ruperto Bastia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Severino Astrada in the 42nd minute of play. Cirilo Micael made a fantastic save in the 44th minute, when Jefferson Linhares sent off a good shot on target.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Severino Astrada to strike the kick off in the second half. Severino Astradas short, quick shot in the 52ndth minute got Ruperto Bastia to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After some fancy dribbling in the 55th minute, Armando Blanco managed to get in a good position for a shot. MDQ Raptors FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Armando Blanco was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cirilo Micael breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A hard shot 62 in the game by Severino Astrada from a close distance when the talented Ruperto Bastia managed to make a qualified save. MDQ Raptors FC's players were relieved. Ruperto Bastia stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Pablo Mouche's shot from short distance in the 63rd minute. After having played for 64 minutes, Pablo Mouche managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Pilar FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Pablo Mouche was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Pilar FC's Cirilo Micael played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Armando Blanco in the 66th minute of play. Primitivo Terciero kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. Severino Astrada fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ruperto Bastia having to interfere. Ruperto Bastia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Severino Astrada, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 75th minute, Ramiro Bertran hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Pilar FC's Paolo Lalla got a free kick in the 77th minute. Cirilo Micael showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Armando Blanco in the 78th minute of the match. Cirilo Micael showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jefferson Linhares, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. Ruperto Bastia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Severino Astrada in the 87th minute of the match. Higinio Tximitx kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. The supporters of Pilar FC booed when MDQ Raptors FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Primitivo Terciero didn't get a good kick on the ball. Severino Astradas short, quick shot in the 92ndth minute got Ruperto Bastia to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. When the match clock showed 95 minutes, the score became 1-1 when Severino Astrada sped through MDQ Raptors FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Ruperto Bastia. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.