U23 League

Diego Armando Camp
Spectators: 146 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Jesus Frichoso took the kick off in the first half of the match. The supporters of Barrilete Cósmico FC booed when Club Sportivo Italiano was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leon Egun didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 13th minute Jesus Frichoso shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ramiro Nicholas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 24th match minute, Club Sportivo Italiano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Shen Yi Zhen to maneuver through the defense. Jesus Frichoso scored 0-1 in the 27th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Ramiro Nicholas, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Ramiro Nicholas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elvio Machado in the 30th minute of the match. The supporters of Club Sportivo Italiano booed when Barrilete Cósmico FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Albino Astigar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ramiro Nicholas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Justo Romo in the 35th minute of the match. 38 minutes into the game, one of Club Sportivo Italiano:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. When Justo Romo came up free with the goalie in the 41st minute, the Club Sportivo Italiano 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 Justo Romo couldn't finish the play. Ramiro Nicholas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Justo Romo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jesus Frichoso in the 45th minute of play forced Barrilete Cósmico FC's goalkeeper Ramiro Nicholas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

56 minutes into the match, Barrilete Cósmico FC's goal looked a bit too open when Jesus Frichoso came free, but Ramiro Nicholas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ramiro Nicholas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jesus Frichoso in the 56th minute of the match. In the 60th minute, Shen Yi Zhen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 61st match minute, Club Sportivo Italiano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Shen Yi Zhen to maneuver through the defense. Shen Yi Zhen was shown his second yellow card after 62 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. A collision led to Club Sportivo Italiano getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Shen Yi Zhen hit a great ball. If Ruben Maurin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After 68 played minutes Barrilete Cósmico FC got a freekick which was hit by Joel Palban. If Ruben Maurin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 71st minute Ruben Maurin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rafael Martino saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet as Club Sportivo Italiano's Justo Romo slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Ramiro Nicholas. That made the score 0-2 after 73 minutes of play. Ramiro Nicholas made an important save on a dangerous shot by Justo Romo in the 79th minute. Albano Socorro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jesus Frichoso during the 85th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Elvio Machado kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. In the 94th minute Aristides Dayam suffered a thigh injury and had to be helped off the field. 94 minutes into the game, Justo Romo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Club Sportivo Italiano's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Barrilete Cósmico FC the free kick. In the 96th match minute, Club Sportivo Italiano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Justo Romo to maneuver through the defense. Club Sportivo Italiano's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.