U23 League

Pedro Bidegain
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Anibal Manilan got the match started through his kick off. Lolo Lorenzo was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Ciriaco Cordarrell showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 5 minute of play. In the 13th minute, Anibal Manilan ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. John Locke was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. After 16 played minutes La Scaloneta got a freekick which was hit by Segundo Videl. Gustavo Matosas kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. In the 20th minute the ball was on its way in behind La Scaloneta's goalkeeper Lolo Lorenzo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 24 minutes into the match, La Scaloneta's goalkeeper Lolo Lorenzo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ciriaco Cordarrell. When the match clock showed 27 minutes, the score became 2-1 when Ciriaco Cordarrell sped through La Scaloneta's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Lolo Lorenzo. In the 29th minute, Raimundo Domiku hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Segundo Videl's late challenge caught a SAN LORENZO FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Segundo Videl helped the player get up and apologised. Ciriaco Cordarrell received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 32nd minute. Lolo Lorenzo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gustavo Matosas kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Roberto Monserrat during the 43rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 43rd match minute, SAN LORENZO FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Roberto Monserrat to maneuver through the defense. Ciriaco Cordarrell could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 45th minute of the match, but Lolo Lorenzo made a huge save. Ciriaco Cordarrell who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 47thth minute tested the skills of Lolo Lorenzo when he managed to save the team from getting behind. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

SAN LORENZO FC made a substitution. Froilan Jatsu replaced Erubiel Lano. The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Ciriaco Cordarrell stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Ciriaco Cordarrell sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of La Scaloneta booed when SAN LORENZO FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Froilan Jatsu didn't get a good kick on the ball. 57 minutes into the game, Segundo Videl threw the ball into play from the sideline. SAN LORENZO FC's Marcelo Michael quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. When SAN LORENZO FC's Ciriaco Cordarrell in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye La Scaloneta's goalie prevented a goal. In the 59th minute, Froilan Jatsu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With 61 minutes on the clock, Nicanor Ramos commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In the 63rd minute there was a penalty for SAN LORENZO FC. Marcelo Michael stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Lolo Lorenzo. 3-1. A collision led to La Scaloneta getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Andres Longo hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, La Scaloneta's Andres Longo got a free kick in the 68th minute. Aristides Castel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, SAN LORENZO FC's Raimundo Domiku got a free kick in the 79th minute. In the 81stth minute of the game Aristides Castel who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but La Scaloneta's Lolo Lorenzo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Aristides Castel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lolo Lorenzo having to interfere. Aristides Castel received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Lolo Lorenzo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the match had gone on for 90 minutes, Aristides Castel put it in 4-1 from a short distance just to the right of Lolo Lorenzo. If Aristides Castel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 95th minute, Aristides Castel ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Lolo Lorenzo was frozen by the shot and now it was 5-1. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. SAN LORENZO FC had played much better football throughout.