U23 League

La Fortaleza
Spectators: 144 (Terracing: 109, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) Angelino Raulo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Humberto Rodas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Zacarias Herauso had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 12 played minutes Bancruz F.C got a freekick which was hit by Horacio Neron. After a defensive mix-up in Bancruz F.C's zone, Zacarias Herauso stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Inocencio Astigar came out of the goal and Zacarias Herauso tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, La Zabaleta's Zacarias Herauso got a free kick in the 14th minute. Carlos Gehl sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Humberto Rodas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 23rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Filomeno Arano charged in rather forcefully in the 26th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Filomeno Arano the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Bancruz F.C booed when La Zabaleta was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Filomeno Arano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Raimundo Mannuel in the 28th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Angelino Raulo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 29th match minute, Bancruz F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Genaro Handi to maneuver through the defense. Filomeno Arano recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 30th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 37 played minutes La Zabaleta got a freekick which was hit by Marco Erasto. In the 39th minute Raimundo Mannuel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Angelino Raulo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Bancruz F.C's Raimundo Mannuel got a good chance for a goal in the 40th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Zacarias Herauso was the one to do the kick off. Ruperto Frederik hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. Zacarias Herauso recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 53rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Bancruz F.C's Nemesio Maiorga in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye La Zabaleta's goalie prevented a goal. Angelino Raulo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nemesio Maiorga in the 67th minute of the match. Humberto Rodas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 68th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Victorino Faro kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. In the 74th minute, Genaro Handi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Inocencio Astigar came out of the goal in the 76th minute to try and stop a shot by La Zabaleta's Zacarias Herauso. But to his dismay, Zacarias Herauso quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. After having played for 82 minutes, Humberto Rodas managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bancruz F.C's supporters crossed their fingers, but Humberto Rodas was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Angelino Raulo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Raimundo Mannuel in the 84th minute of play. When Filomeno Arano was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 85 minutes had been played. After a rather tough play, La Zabaleta's Generoso Nerio got a free kick in the 91st minute. La Zabaleta's Angelino Raulo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Humberto Rodas in the 93rd minute of play. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Bancruz F.C players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.