U23 League

La Bombonera
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Angel Di Maria started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 8 minutes into the match, Bonifacio Oliverio had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Honorato Lluciano. Barreal FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Bonifacio Oliverio was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Barreal FC's Honorato Lluciano proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 12th minute of the match, managed to save Barreal FC from getting a goal against them. The audience thought a goal was coming when Angel Di Maria got free with Honorato Lluciano in the 16th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. A hard shot 18 in the game by Benigno Eriz from a close distance when the talented Honorato Lluciano managed to make a qualified save. Barreal FC's players were relieved. Sporting de Gijón's Angel Di Maria came free and shot a quick shot against goal 22 minutes in the game, fortunately Honorato Lluciano had problems saving as it came toward the left post. Mauro Perez who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 25thth minute tested the skills of Honorato Lluciano when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Honorato Lluciano didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Sporting de Gijón's Angel Di Maria shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 3-0 in the ordered_time% minute. Angel Di Maria's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Honorato Lluciano read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 31st minute of play. Honorato Lluciano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mauro Perez in the 32nd minute of the match. In the 33rd minute Sporting de Gijón were awarded a corner. Mauro Perez went to the cornerflag to take it. Mauro Perez blasted a shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Honorato Lluciano having to make a save. In the 41st match minute, Sporting de Gijón was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Norberto Iliana to maneuver through the defense. Honorato Lluciano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Angel Di Maria, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Severo Rubio made the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute Mauro Perez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Honorato Lluciano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Sporting de Gijón getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Wilfredo Etxahun hit a great ball. Honorato Lluciano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mauro Perez in the 63rd minute of play. Honorato Lluciano came out of the goal in the 65th minute to try and stop a shot by Sporting de Gijón's Mauro Perez. But to his dismay, Mauro Perez quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 4-0. Honorato Lluciano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mauro Perez in the 68th minute of the match. Ulises Ihintza hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. A collision led to Barreal FC getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Ulises Ihintza hit a great ball. Barreal FC's Honorato Lluciano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mauro Perez in the 73rd minute of play. 77 minutes into the match, Sporting de Gijón's goalkeeper Fausto George had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ladislao Gabino. Sporting de Gijón's Fausto George proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 79th minute of the match, managed to save Sporting de Gijón from getting a goal against them. After some fancy dribbling in the 84th minute, Mauro Perez managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sporting de Gijón's supporters rose to their feet, but Mauro Perez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Honorato Lluciano breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a defensive mix-up in Barreal FC's zone, Mauro Perez stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Honorato Lluciano came out of the goal and Mauro Perez tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Barreal FC's Honorato Lluciano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Celestino Illart in the 95th minute of play. Sporting de Gijón's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.