U18 League

Hell Pot
Spectators: 208 (Terracing: 156, Seating: 48, VIP seats: 4) After 2 played minutes Fire Breathers FC got a freekick which was hit by Niva Ason. 3 minutes into the match, Fire Breathers FC's goal looked a bit too open when Egun Galan came free, but Rubio Zumiza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Leopoldo Cajigal kicked well hit freekick during the 4th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Fire Breathers FC's zone, Egun Galan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rubio Zumiza came out of the goal and Egun Galan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Xeromo Burdeos during the 7th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Fire Breathers FC's Xeromo Burdeos got a free kick in the 7th minute. When Aristides Belandia fell near the penalty area in the 8th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored AFC United's protests and gave Aristides Belandia a yellow card for diving instead. With a little luck, AFC United's Cisco Rubial got control of the ball when Fidensio Arranz tried to sneak it across the goal line. Fidensio Arranz could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 18th minute of the match, but Cisco Rubial made a huge save. Leopoldo Cajigal kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. 30 minutes into the game, Gonsalve Malet was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Fire Breathers FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave AFC United the free kick. Gonsalve Malet kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. Rubio Zumiza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Matthew Vall in the 35th minute of the match. Rubio Zumiza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Egun Galan, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. After a rather tough play, AFC United's Egun Galan got a free kick in the 39th minute. Rubio Zumiza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Balesio Leiva, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. 43 minutes had been played when some careless play by Fire Breathers FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Nardo Torrecilla was slow to take the kick. During this time AFC United's players had a chance to rest. Nardo Torrecilla made a great header on AFC United's corner, it was just that Fire Breathers FC's Rubio Zumiza managed to reach the ball for a save. Rubio Zumiza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Matthew Vall, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Egun Galan to make the kick off. Egun Galan who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 53rdth minute tested the skills of Rubio Zumiza when he managed to save the team from getting behind. With his leg Rubio Zumiza managed to avoid a goal in the 61stth minute, when AFC United's Egun Galan fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Rubio Zumiza made a fantastic save in the 66th minute, when Egun Galan sent off a good shot on target. In the 67th minute, Aristides Belandia hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cisco Rubial took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zenaido Ayerza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rubio Zumiza took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Matthew Vall, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 73 minutes into the match, Fire Breathers FC's goalkeeper Rubio Zumiza had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Balesio Leiva. When Nardo Torrecilla fell near the penalty area in the 75th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored AFC United's protests and gave Nardo Torrecilla a yellow card for diving instead. In the 75th match minute, AFC United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nardo Torrecilla to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Fire Breathers FC's Fidensio Arranz got a free kick in the 76th minute. Rubio Zumiza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Egun Galan in the 77th minute of the match. Alberto Alda received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 79th minute. Rubio Zumiza tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Fire Breathers FC's zone, Matthew Vall stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rubio Zumiza came out of the goal and Matthew Vall tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Fire Breathers FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while AFC United had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.