U18 League

Estadio Medanitos
Spectators: 205 (Terracing: 154, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Jonathan Veronica made the kick off which started today's match. When Niva Ason fell near the penalty area in the 3rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Fire Breathers FC's protests and gave Niva Ason a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Fire Breathers FC's Niva Ason got a free kick in the 3rd minute. After 4 minutes, Severiano Clemencin mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Les Tigres and the Fire Breathers FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Severiano Clemencin kicked well hit freekick during the 4th minute of the match. Fidensio Arranz took the ball and in the 13 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Paulino Lain. Paulino Lain dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Martin Ostadar recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 19th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Fonda Gabriel fell near the penalty area in the 20th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Fire Breathers FC's protests and gave Fonda Gabriel a yellow card for diving instead. In the 20th minute, Fonda Gabriel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rubio Zumiza didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Severiano Clemencin went, in the 22nd minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. 26 minutes into the match, Les Tigres's goal looked a bit too open when Leopoldo Cajigal came free, but Paulino Lain reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rubio Zumiza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Romulo Lizar, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. In the 29th minute, Jonathan Veronica hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 30th minute of the match Rito Duran sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Paulino Lain skillfully saved the ball. Paulino Lain showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fidensio Arranz, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Ivan Tohias's late challenge caught a Fire Breathers FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ivan Tohias helped the player get up and apologised. Ivan Tohias hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. The Fire Breathers FC fans' excitement grew in the 36th match minute when Fire Breathers FC's Fidensio Arranz looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Rubio Zumiza took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jonathan Veronica, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rubio Zumiza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Severiano Clemencin, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. Fire Breathers FC's Rubio Zumiza played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Romulo Lizar in the 45th minute of play. 47 minutes into the match, Les Tigres's goal looked a bit too open when Leopoldo Cajigal came free, but Paulino Lain reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-2 lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Fidensio Arranz stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jonathan Veronica in the 53rd minute of play forced Fire Breathers FC's goalkeeper Rubio Zumiza to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rubio Zumiza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jonathan Veronica in the 55th minute of play. Paulino Lain was out of position in the 60 minute of play, and Niva Ason capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Niva Ason really showed his touch with that goal: 1-3. The supporters of Les Tigres booed when Fire Breathers FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bizen Labrada didn't get a good kick on the ball. Paulino Lain showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leopoldo Cajigal, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. In the 69th match minute, Les Tigres was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Severiano Clemencin to maneuver through the defense. Paulino Lain made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fidensio Arranz in the 71st minute of play. 81 minutes into the match, Les Tigres's goalkeeper Paulino Lain had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Leopoldo Cajigal. Severiano Clemencin might have been able to make a better finish in the 83rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Rubio Zumiza. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Severiano Clemencin ran back to his position shaking his head. Jonathan Veronica struck a weak shot in the 85th minute. Rubio Zumiza didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Les Tigres. After a rather tough play, Les Tigres's Romulo Lizar got a free kick in the 91st minute. Paulino Lain made an important save on a dangerous shot by Leopoldo Cajigal in the 95th minute. The Les Tigres supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Fire Breathers FC's performance. The match ended with a win for Fire Breathers FC.