U23 League

Herri Etxea Estadioa
Spectators: 162 (Terracing: 122, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Gonçalo Neiva sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. SLB TELHA's Abílio Gois played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Michel Hervé in the 5th minute of play. In the 6th minute Barrikako Herensugeak F.C were awarded a corner. Vitor Cambero went to the cornerflag to take it. 8 minutes into the match, Barrikako Herensugeak F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Nivaldo Pessoa came free, but Erik Thorstvedt reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Erik Thorstvedt took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nivaldo Pessoa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Abílio Gois was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Leizarraga Leal showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 21 minute of play. Erik Thorstvedt took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Flávio Esparteiro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 31 minutes into the game, Michel Hervé cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Abílio Gois was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Leizarraga Leal who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 37thth minute tested the skills of Abílio Gois when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 41st minute Barrikako Herensugeak F.C were awarded a corner. Vitor Cambero went to the cornerflag to take it. Barrikako Herensugeak F.C's Lauris Kārlis was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Abílio Gois in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Michel Hervé struck a weak shot in the 46th minute. Abílio Gois didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Barrikako Herensugeak F.C. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Nivaldo Pessoa made a kick off. Barrikako Herensugeak F.C's Erik Thorstvedt proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 53rd minute of the match, managed to save Barrikako Herensugeak F.C from getting a goal against them. 56 minutes into the match, Barrikako Herensugeak F.C's Michel Hervé sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Abílio Gois narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Barrikako Herensugeak F.C's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Vitor Cambero in the 59th minute. Barrikako Herensugeak F.C made a substitution. Unax Ondategui replaced Jokin Bernal. Aristides Espírito Santo charged in rather forcefully in the 64th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Aristides Espírito Santo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to SLB TELHA getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Aristides Espírito Santo hit a great ball. 65 minutes into the match, SLB TELHA's goal looked a bit too open when Michel Hervé came free, but Abílio Gois reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Barrikako Herensugeak F.C getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Sergi Velazquez hit a great ball. Barrikako Herensugeak F.C made a substitution. Iratxo Crespo replaced Vitor Cambero. Abílio Gois took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leizarraga Leal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 70 minutes into the game, Barrikako Herensugeak F.C's Leizarraga Leal nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Abílio Gois made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-0. Michel Hervé might have been able to make a better finish in the 74th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Abílio Gois. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Michel Hervé ran back to his position shaking his head. Abílio Gois made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Michel Hervé in the 74th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Barrikako Herensugeak F.C's Michel Hervé got a free kick in the 78th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Unax Ondategui during the 84th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Barrikako Herensugeak F.C's Unax Ondategui got a free kick in the 84th minute. Aristides Espírito Santo came free with the goalkeeper in the 86th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Erik Thorstvedt could save by the left post. Erik Thorstvedt stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nivaldo Pessoa's shot from short distance in the 86th minute. 87 minutes into the match, Barrikako Herensugeak F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Gonçalo Neiva came free, but Erik Thorstvedt reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When SLB TELHA's Nivaldo Pessoa in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Barrikako Herensugeak F.C's goalie prevented a goal. 91 minutes into the match, SLB TELHA's Aristides Espírito Santo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Erik Thorstvedt narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Erik Thorstvedt was a little too slow when Aristides Espírito Santo got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 91st minute. The score was now 4-1. Abílio Gois showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Michel Hervé, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Barrikako Herensugeak F.C were victorious despite being under pressure from SLB TELHA for much of the match.