U23 League

Alfredo Di Stéfano
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) Inocencio Astigar came out of the goal in the 12th minute to try and stop a shot by La Candela FC's Amadeo Su. But to his dismay, Amadeo Su quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. In the 16th minute Amadeo Su shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Inocencio Astigar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 17 minutes into the match, Fulgencio Berto had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Inocencio Astigar. Bancruz F.C's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Fulgencio Berto was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Fulgencio Berto took the ball and in the 20 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Inocencio Astigar. Inocencio Astigar dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-3. With 23 minutes on the clock, Jesus Arias commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In the 24th minute, Jesus Arias hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some careless play in the La Candela FC defense, Israel Xabat kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Benigno Guillem. The La Candela FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Benigno Guillem should have stopped the shot. Inocencio Astigar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Amancio Abancens, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bancruz F.C's Inocencio Astigar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tiburcio Bonadona in the 33rd minute of play. When the match clock showed 35 minutes, the score became 1-4 when Fulgencio Berto sped through Bancruz F.C's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Inocencio Astigar. Inocencio Astigar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fulgencio Berto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Inocencio Astigar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Amancio Abancens in the 39th minute of play. Inocencio Astigar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fulgencio Berto, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. Inocencio Astigar stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Fulgencio Berto's shot from short distance in the 43rd minute. Disappointed in the 1-4 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Amancio Abancens to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd match minute, La Candela FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amadeo Su to maneuver through the defense. Fulgencio Berto could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 54th minute of the match, but Inocencio Astigar made a huge save. 56 minutes into the match, Bancruz F.C's goalkeeper Inocencio Astigar had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Amancio Abancens. A collision led to La Candela FC getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Fulgencio Berto hit a great ball. Raimundo Mannuel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Inocencio Astigar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Amancio Abancens, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. In the 70th minute, Fulgencio Berto ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Inocencio Astigar was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-6. After 74 played minutes Amancio Abancens rounded Bancruz F.C's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-7. Inocencio Astigar made a fantastic save in the 78th minute, when Amancio Abancens sent off a good shot on target. Inocencio Astigar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Amancio Abancens in the 81st minute of the match. 82 minutes into the game, Fulgencio Berto was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. La Candela FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Bancruz F.C the free kick. After 82 played minutes La Candela FC got a freekick which was hit by Fulgencio Berto. Inocencio Astigar was out of position in the 83 minute of play, and Humberto Llope capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Humberto Llope really showed his touch with that goal: 1-8. Amancio Abancens recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 87th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 92 minutes into the match, Amancio Abancens had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Inocencio Astigar. Bancruz F.C's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Amancio Abancens was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-9. La Candela FC's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.