U23 League

Nestor C. Kichner
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) Free Pot's Free Pot 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 2nd match minute, Galmock FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cornelio Del Rancho to maneuver through the defense. In the 6th minute of the match, Raimundo Montrelle tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Kiur Vaalma saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Domingos Santiago made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Garnero in the 8th minute of play. In the 9th match minute, Galmock FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nunez Camerino to maneuver through the defense. If Marías Plant had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 16 minutes into the game, Galmock FC's Cosme Fulanito nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Domingos Santiago made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. A collision led to Free Pot getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Astor Heli hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Galmock FC's Florencio Varela got a free kick in the 46th minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Cornelio Del Rancho to make the kick off. With 54 minutes on the clock, Tucker Fassing commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After a rather tough play, Free Pot's Tucker Fassing got a free kick in the 54th minute. After having played for 55 minutes, Florencio Varela managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Galmock FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Florencio Varela was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 58 played minutes Free Pot got a freekick which was hit by Raimundo Montrelle. In the 59th minute, Cosme Fulanito reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Domingos Santiago. The goal made the score 1-2. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Tadeo Lizer during the 66th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Galmock FC's Tadeo Lizer got a free kick in the 67th minute. Domingos Santiago showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cosme Fulanito, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. In the 70th match minute, Free Pot was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Raimundo Montrelle to maneuver through the defense. 76 minutes into the match, Free Pot's goal looked a bit too open when Florencio Varela came free, but Domingos Santiago reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. From a short distance, Galmock FC's Florencio Varela, in the 82nd minute, tried to place the ball behind Domingos Santiago, but the ball hit the right post on the wrong side and went out. Free Pot's defense didn't have a chance, in the 84th minute, when Cornelio Del Rancho scored to the left of an out of position Domingos Santiago, making the score, 1-4. After 86 played minutes Free Pot got a freekick which was hit by Saul Faro. In the 88th minute, Federico Rey hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cornelio Del Rancho might have been able to make a better finish in the 91st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Domingos Santiago. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Cornelio Del Rancho ran back to his position shaking his head. Daniel Garneros short, quick shot in the 96thth minute got Domingos Santiago to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in.