U23 League

El firulete
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) Apolo Godoy started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 3rd minute, Eduardo Araoz ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Alejandro Mendebal was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. Alejandro Mendebal didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 7th minute, which inside left pole to 2-0. Eduardo Araoz's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 11thth minute, Alejandro Mendebal skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. When Eduardo Araoz came up free with the goalie in the 14th minute, the Deportivo Messina 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 Eduardo Araoz couldn't finish the play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Aaron Beturian during the 17th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 18 played minutes Deportivo Messina got a freekick which was hit by Aaron Beturian. The supporters of Deportivo Messina booed when SAN MARTIN F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jairo Ritchie didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 21stth minute of the game Eduardo Araoz who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but SAN MARTIN F.C.'s Alejandro Mendebal was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Deportivo Messina's Eduardo Araoz in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SAN MARTIN F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Leandro Vasco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Eduardo Araoz in the 26th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alejandro Mendebal saved SAN MARTIN F.C. from getting behind. 29 minutes into the match, Deportivo Messina's Eduardo Araoz sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Alejandro Mendebal narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Eduardo Araoz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alejandro Mendebal having to interfere. Leandro Vasco struck a weak shot in the 32nd minute. Alejandro Mendebal didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Deportivo Messina. Eduardo Araoz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alejandro Mendebal having to interfere. Alejandro Mendebal made an important save on a dangerous shot by Leandro Vasco in the 35th minute. After 37 minutes, Eduardo Araoz made it 3-0 with a short kick to the right side. SAN MARTIN F.C.'s Alejandro Mendebal tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Leandro Vasco charged in rather forcefully in the 40th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Leandro Vasco the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 40 played minutes Deportivo Messina got a freekick which was hit by Leandro Vasco. In the 46th play minute Leandro Vasco came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Alejandro Mendebal. 4-0.

Deportivo Messina's Fabian Rodas was substituted for Leandro Vasco. When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Eduardo Araoz made a kick off. In the 55th minute, Eduardo Araoz left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Deportivo Messina fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 5-0. Paolo Mantzio recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 58th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 63rd minute, Jairo Ritchie hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Eduardo Araoz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Alejandro Mendebal tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Eduardo Araoz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 74th minute, Paolo Mantzio managed to get in a good position for a shot. Deportivo Messina's supporters rose to their feet, but Paolo Mantzio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alejandro Mendebal breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 77 minutes into the game, Deportivo Messina's Eduardo Araoz nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alejandro Mendebal made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 7-0. After having played for 80 minutes, Eduardo Araoz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Deportivo Messina's supporters crossed their fingers, but Eduardo Araoz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 81 minutes into the game, Paolo Mantzio cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 8-0. Alejandro Mendebal was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 89th minute of the match Omar Felipo shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Alejandro Mendebal showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. In the 91st minute, Eduardo Araoz got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Rigoberto Firmo's late challenge caught a Deportivo Messina's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Rigoberto Firmo helped the player get up and apologised. In the 92nd minute, Rigoberto Firmo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 95 minutes into the match, Deportivo Messina's Eduardo Araoz sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Alejandro Mendebal narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Deportivo Messina walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.