U23 League

El Cilindro Mágico
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. Sebastián Izquierdo started the match with the kick off. 4 minutes into the match, ľƼ-6-ľȜ ♆ ƬЄ ƢƲЄƦЄƧ MƛƬƛƦ's goal looked a bit too open when Benicio Izquierdo came free, but Bonifacio Arotza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the match had gone on for 6 minutes, Clodoveo Lartaun took a quick shot and it went in 1-0 without a chance for Martín Izquierdo to make any attempt to save it. In the 8th minute, Virgilio Pere hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 9th minute Sebastián Izquierdo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bonifacio Arotza saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The Martin Palermo F.C. fans' excitement grew in the 15th match minute when Martin Palermo F.C.'s Sebastián Izquierdo 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 1-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Benicio Izquierdo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Esteve Mogel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Bonifacio Arotza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sebastián Izquierdo in the 23rd minute of the match. When Martin Palermo F.C.'s Sebastián Izquierdo in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ľƼ-6-ľȜ ♆ ƬЄ ƢƲЄƦЄƧ MƛƬƛƦ's goalie prevented a goal. Clodoveo Lartaun struck a weak shot in the 25th minute. Martín Izquierdo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ľƼ-6-ľȜ ♆ ƬЄ ƢƲЄƦЄƧ MƛƬƛƦ. Esteve Mogel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Martín Izquierdo having to interfere. 29 minutes into the match, ľƼ-6-ľȜ ♆ ƬЄ ƢƲЄƦЄƧ MƛƬƛƦ's goal looked a bit too open when Isaac Perrando came free, but Bonifacio Arotza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 31st minute Martin Palermo F.C. were awarded a corner. Benjamin Izquierdo went to the cornerflag to take it. Martin Palermo F.C.'s Benjamin Izquierdo was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Bonifacio Arotza in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. After a defensive mix-up in ľƼ-6-ľȜ ♆ ƬЄ ƢƲЄƦЄƧ MƛƬƛƦ's zone, Sebastián Izquierdo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Bonifacio Arotza came out of the goal and Sebastián Izquierdo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Clodoveo Lartaun came free with the goalkeeper in the 35th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Martín Izquierdo could save by the left post. The supporters of Martin Palermo F.C. booed when ľƼ-6-ľȜ ♆ ƬЄ ƢƲЄƦЄƧ MƛƬƛƦ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Iván Pillud didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 37 played minutes ľƼ-6-ľȜ ♆ ƬЄ ƢƲЄƦЄƧ MƛƬƛƦ got a freekick which was hit by Hermengildo Burutzagi. In the 38th minute, ľƼ-6-ľȜ ♆ ƬЄ ƢƲЄƦЄƧ MƛƬƛƦ's Hermengildo Burutzagi fired away a free kick that almost went in the goal. Martín Izquierdo was prepared for the shot, but didn't have to make a play as the shot flew over the goal. ľƼ-6-ľȜ ♆ ƬЄ ƢƲЄƦЄƧ MƛƬƛƦ's Bonifacio Arotza played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Benicio Izquierdo in the 39th minute of play. ľƼ-6-ľȜ ♆ ƬЄ ƢƲЄƦЄƧ MƛƬƛƦ's Bonifacio Arotza played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sebastián Izquierdo in the 41st minute of play. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-2 lead.

In the 52nd minute, Martin Palermo F.C.'s Sebastián Izquierdo ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Bonifacio Arotza. Bonifacio Arotza yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-3. Bonifacio Arotza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sebastián Izquierdo, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. After 58 played minutes Martin Palermo F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Benjamin Izquierdo. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sebastián Izquierdo in the 61st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Bonifacio Arotza saved ľƼ-6-ľȜ ♆ ƬЄ ƢƲЄƦЄƧ MƛƬƛƦ from getting behind. Segundo Peyo charged in rather forcefully in the 62nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Segundo Peyo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 62nd match minute, Martin Palermo F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Segundo Peyo to maneuver through the defense. Sebastián Izquierdo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 66th minute of the match, but Bonifacio Arotza made a huge save. The supporters of Martin Palermo F.C. booed when ľƼ-6-ľȜ ♆ ƬЄ ƢƲЄƦЄƧ MƛƬƛƦ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Virgilio Pere didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 67 played minutes, Martin Palermo F.C.'s Benjamin Izquierdo shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Bonifacio Arotza came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Martin Palermo F.C. reached it. With his leg Bonifacio Arotza managed to avoid a goal in the 69thth minute, when Martin Palermo F.C.'s Sebastián Izquierdo fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. In the 72nd minute, Christian Izquierdo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 73 minutes, Clodoveo Lartaun managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. ľƼ-6-ľȜ ♆ ƬЄ ƢƲЄƦЄƧ MƛƬƛƦ's supporters crossed their fingers, but Clodoveo Lartaun was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of Martin Palermo F.C. booed when ľƼ-6-ľȜ ♆ ƬЄ ƢƲЄƦЄƧ MƛƬƛƦ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Esteve Mogel didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Benicio Izquierdo got free with Bonifacio Arotza in the 81st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Martin Palermo F.C. booed when ľƼ-6-ľȜ ♆ ƬЄ ƢƲЄƦЄƧ MƛƬƛƦ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Virgilio Pere didn't get a good kick on the ball. Isaac Perrando received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Bonifacio Arotza tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. ľƼ-6-ľȜ ♆ ƬЄ ƢƲЄƦЄƧ MƛƬƛƦ's Bonifacio Arotza played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Christian Izquierdo in the 84th minute of play. 86 minutes into the match, ľƼ-6-ľȜ ♆ ƬЄ ƢƲЄƦЄƧ MƛƬƛƦ's goalkeeper Bonifacio Arotza had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Christian Izquierdo. After having played for 90 minutes, Hermengildo Burutzagi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. ľƼ-6-ľȜ ♆ ƬЄ ƢƲЄƦЄƧ MƛƬƛƦ's supporters crossed their fingers, but Hermengildo Burutzagi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. ľƼ-6-ľȜ ♆ ƬЄ ƢƲЄƦЄƧ MƛƬƛƦ were furious when Conrado Luix was red carded, 93 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In the 93rd minute, one of ľƼ-6-ľȜ ♆ ƬЄ ƢƲЄƦЄƧ MƛƬƛƦ:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for ľƼ-6-ľȜ ♆ ƬЄ ƢƲЄƦЄƧ MƛƬƛƦ. Jorge Jaunti took the ball and in the 95 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Bonifacio Arotza. Bonifacio Arotza dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-4. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Martin Palermo F.C. had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.