U23 League

La Fabrica de Sueños
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) Nacho Marrero made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 2nd minute, Ferman Abasalo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Saturnin Gala's late challenge caught a Nàstic de Tarragona's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Saturnin Gala helped the player get up and apologised. 7 minutes into the match, VALPICA C.F.'s goal looked a bit too open when Evelio Horado came free, but Pelayo Montero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Andrei Lupu in the 9th minute of play forced VALPICA C.F.'s goalkeeper Pelayo Montero to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 12th minute, Andrei Lupu left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Nàstic de Tarragona fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. 18 minutes into the game, Argider Ruiz threw the ball into play from the sideline. Nàstic de Tarragona's Facundo Lastras quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. After 22 played minutes Nacho Marrero rounded Nàstic de Tarragona's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-1. 28 minutes into the game, Rios Pujol was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. VALPICA C.F.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Nàstic de Tarragona the free kick. In the 28th match minute, VALPICA C.F. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rios Pujol to maneuver through the defense. In the 28th minute of the match Javi Bonilla sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Pelayo Montero skillfully saved the ball. When Ferman Abasalo fell near the penalty area in the 29th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored VALPICA C.F.'s protests and gave Ferman Abasalo a yellow card for diving instead. In the 29th match minute, VALPICA C.F. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ferman Abasalo to maneuver through the defense. Alonso Garzon fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pelayo Montero having to interfere. In the 35th minute, Andrei Lupu made a precise shot to the right of Pelayo Montero. VALPICA C.F.'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. Pelayo Montero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andrei Lupu, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. 40 minutes into the match, Nàstic de Tarragona's goalkeeper Saturnino Ladra had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nacho Marrero. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Andrei Lupu in the 42nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pelayo Montero prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Andrei Lupu to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Andrei Lupu ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Pelayo Montero was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-3. In the 56th minute, Andrei Lupu ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Pelayo Montero was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-4. In the 59th minute, Bernal Fresnos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Pelayo Montero made an important save on a dangerous shot by Andrei Lupu in the 67th minute. In the 69th minute Tavio Rienda shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Saturnino Ladra saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 74th minute, Andrei Lupu reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Pelayo Montero. The goal made the score 1-5. Pelayo Montero didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 77th minute, which inside left pole to 1-6. The audience thought a goal was coming when Andrei Lupu got free with Pelayo Montero in the 83rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After some fancy dribbling in the 85th minute, Feliciano Carballeira managed to get in a good position for a shot. VALPICA C.F.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Feliciano Carballeira was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Saturnino Ladra breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Pelayo Montero made a fantastic save in the 88th minute, when Andrei Lupu sent off a good shot on target. Andrei Lupu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 94th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Nàstic de Tarragona walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.