U23 League

La Cascada Cordobesa
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, 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. Saturnino Curcio started the match with the kick off. Juan Riquelme's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Julian Kadi firmly grabbed it by the left post. Cartero de Agronomia F.C.'s Julian Kadi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Saturnino Curcio in the 5th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Cartero de Agronomia F.C.'s Fausto Aurken got a free kick in the 5th minute. The supporters of Manantiales Fc booed when Cartero de Agronomia F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marcos Todor didn't get a good kick on the ball. Victorio Mancio struck a weak shot in the 9th minute. Julian Kadi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Manantiales Fc. 13 minutes into the match, Cartero de Agronomia F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Juan Riquelme came free, but Julian Kadi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 14th minute of the match Manantiales Fc got a corner. Cartero de Agronomia F.C.'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Victorio Mancio ran over to the corner to take the kick. Jesus Ladio tried in the 14th minute to hit away a contribution but miss-kicked the ball which ended up in his own goal and left an unhappy Julian Kadi a with quite unnecessary self made goal. Result 1-0. Juan Riquelme blasted a shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Julian Kadi having to make a save. Juan Riquelme's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 19thth minute, Julian Kadi skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Julian Kadi stood somewhat misplaced when Juan Riquelme came free in front of goal and shot 2-0 to the left of him in the 19 minute. Remigio Palos recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 25th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a rather tough play, Cartero de Agronomia F.C.'s Fausto Aurken got a free kick in the 29th minute. Julian Kadi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Juan Riquelme in the 34th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Juan Riquelme in the 38th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Julian Kadi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 44 minutes into the match, Manantiales Fc's goal looked a bit too open when Alfredo Henrico came free, but Rodolfo Mantzio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 46 minutes into the match, Manantiales Fc's goal looked a bit too open when Anselmo Errando came free, but Rodolfo Mantzio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rodolfo Mantzio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Anselmo Errando in the 47th minute of the match.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Anselmo Errando made a kick off. After 53 played minutes Manantiales Fc got a freekick which was hit by Paulo Chuan. 55 minutes had been played when some careless play by Manantiales Fc's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Fausto Aurken was slow to take the kick. During this time Cartero de Agronomia F.C.'s players had a chance to rest. The Manantiales Fc fans' excitement grew in the 61st match minute when Manantiales Fc's Juan Riquelme looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 3-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Juan Riquelme recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 65th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After having played for 67 minutes, Tomas Barea managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Manantiales Fc's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tomas Barea was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a rather tough play, Manantiales Fc's Aaron Anselmino got a free kick in the 71st minute. When Americo Berbiz fell near the penalty area in the 73rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Manantiales Fc's protests and gave Americo Berbiz a yellow card for diving instead. In the 73rd match minute, Manantiales Fc was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Americo Berbiz to maneuver through the defense. When Manantiales Fc's Juan Riquelme in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cartero de Agronomia F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. In the 78th minute Juan Riquelme shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Julian Kadi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 82nd minute, Juan Riquelme made a precise shot to the right of Julian Kadi. Cartero de Agronomia F.C.'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-0. Julian Kadi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Juan Riquelme in the 86th minute of play. Julian Kadi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Saturnino Curcio in the 90th minute of the match. Americo Berbiz lost his temper 94 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. In the 94th minute, Americo Berbiz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Manantiales Fc's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.