U23 League

MANDALARENA
Spectators: 162 (Terracing: 122, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Pacho Mondejar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rogelio Rajoi having to interfere. 10 minutes into the match, Salud y República's goalkeeper Juan Carlos Suciu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Celedonio Duarte. Salud y República's Juan Carlos Suciu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Salomon Gonzáles in the 12th minute of play. In the 16th minute, Josepe Puyol reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Juan Carlos Suciu. The goal made the score 1-0. Thanks to some nice moves Celedonio Duarte could shoot a difficult shot in the 20th minute, which Juan Carlos Suciu however easily saved by the left post. In the 21st minute of the match, Herminio Abajas tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Juan Carlos Suciu saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. 25 minutes into the match, Salud y República's goal looked a bit too open when Salomon Gonzáles came free, but Juan Carlos Suciu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Abdika Philip sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 30 played minutes Salud y República got a freekick which was hit by Nisio Riba. When Siro Pascual fell near the penalty area in the 31st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Salud y República's protests and gave Siro Pascual a yellow card for diving instead. Siro Pascual kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. The long shot by Sabino Alabern in the 31st minute really tested Juan Carlos Suciu's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. The supporters of Salud y República booed when ALPUJARRAS LIBRE was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Josepe Puyol didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 37th minute, ALPUJARRAS LIBRE's Lucas Cienfuegos ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Juan Carlos Suciu. Juan Carlos Suciu yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. Rogelio Rajoi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abdika Philip, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.

ALPUJARRAS LIBRE's Rogelio Rajoi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 54th minute of the match, managed to save ALPUJARRAS LIBRE from getting a goal against them. After 55 minutes ALPUJARRAS LIBRE's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Nisio Riba who took care of the corner kick. Salud y República's Nisio Riba was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Rogelio Rajoi in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 58 minutes into the match, Salud y República's goal looked a bit too open when Celedonio Duarte came free, but Juan Carlos Suciu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 60th minute of the match ALPUJARRAS LIBRE got a corner. Salud y República's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Sabino Alabern ran over to the corner to take the kick. 61 minutes into the game, Sabino Alabern was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ALPUJARRAS LIBRE's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Salud y República the free kick. After 61 played minutes ALPUJARRAS LIBRE got a freekick which was hit by Sabino Alabern. 73 minutes into the game, Nicolao Aguado was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Salud y República's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ALPUJARRAS LIBRE the free kick. Juan Carlos Suciu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Josepe Puyol in the 74th minute of play. 78 minutes into the match, Salud y República's goal looked a bit too open when Celedonio Duarte came free, but Juan Carlos Suciu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 80 played minutes ALPUJARRAS LIBRE got a freekick which was hit by Herminio Abajas. 85 minutes into the match, ALPUJARRAS LIBRE's goal looked a bit too open when Abdika Philip came free, but Rogelio Rajoi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With 91 minutes on the clock, Abdika Borbon commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 90th minute of the game. One of Salud y República:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of ALPUJARRAS LIBRE:s goal. After a rather tough play, Salud y República's Pacho Mondejar got a free kick in the 95th minute. In the 97th minute Herminio Abajas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Juan Carlos Suciu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. There was no doubt that ALPUJARRAS LIBRE were the better team. ALPUJARRAS LIBRE's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.