U23 League

Estadio Guayquiraró
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. Americo Gilabert started the match with the kick off. Juan Perrando showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Clemente Herena in the 6th minute of the match. NUMBA's Juan Perrando played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Clemente Herena in the 6th minute of play. A hard shot 11 in the game by Americo Gilabert from a close distance when the talented Ariel Tximitx managed to make a qualified save. Abuba Akotonon FC's players were relieved. The audience was convinced that Leo Ursino's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Juan Perrando was relentless in the 13th minute of the game. After a rather tough play, NUMBA's Mario Silvino got a free kick in the 14th minute. In the 23rd minute, Clemente Herena ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Juan Perrando was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. 26 minutes into the game, Abuba Akotonon FC's Leo Ursino nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Juan Perrando made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. 30 minutes into the match, Valentín Barco notched a goal, 0-3, to the right of NUMBA's Juan Perrando. Juan Perrando was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Americo Gilabert sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 37th match minute, NUMBA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bruno Guilabertus to maneuver through the defense. When Abuba Akotonon FC's Clemente Herena in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye NUMBA's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, NUMBA's Enzo Jacindo got a free kick in the 40th minute. 43 minutes into the game, Mario Silvino was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. NUMBA's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Abuba Akotonon FC the free kick.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Clemente Herena to make the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Americo Gilabert in the 51st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ariel Tximitx prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Valentín Barco came up free with the goalie in the 52nd minute, the Abuba Akotonon FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Valentín Barco couldn't finish the play. Gaspar Selmo hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. Edinson Cavani kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. 62 minutes into the match, NUMBA's goalkeeper Juan Perrando had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nicolás Valentini. When the match had gone on for 64 minutes, Edinson Cavani took a quick shot and it went in 0-4 without a chance for Juan Perrando to make any attempt to save it. If Jacobo Magdaleno had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience thought a goal was coming when Edinson Cavani got free with Juan Perrando in the 75th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 79 minutes into the game, Leo Ursino recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Juan Perrando. Leo Ursino showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-6. Abuba Akotonon FC's Eber Ludueña was substituted for Gabriel Ostargi. The supporters of NUMBA booed when Abuba Akotonon FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gaspar Selmo didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of NUMBA booed when Abuba Akotonon FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gaspar Selmo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Americo Gilabert in the 86th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ariel Tximitx prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to NUMBA getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Evelio Froylan hit a great ball. After 89 played minutes Abuba Akotonon FC got a freekick which was hit by Edinson Cavani. Ariel Tximitx took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Evelio Froylan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 93rd minute Candido Unax shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ariel Tximitx saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Americo Gilabert recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 94th 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, Abuba Akotonon FC's Cristian Medina got a free kick in the 95th minute.