U18 League

Gigante de Alberdi
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Salvador Cordarrell kicked off to start the match. The audience was convinced that Salvador Cordarrell's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Norberto Cristofor was relentless in the 4th minute of the game. In the 14th minute, Gabriel Turi left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. Marciano Avellaneda came out of the goal in the 16th minute to try and stop a shot by ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Gabriel Turi. But to his dismay, Gabriel Turi quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-3. If Prospero Ramos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Damian Fanuco kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. After 29 minutes, Nicasio Dayam mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA and the BAC Belgrano de Cba players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 29th match minute, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nicasio Dayam to maneuver through the defense. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Norberto Cristofor proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 31st minute of the match, managed to save ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA from getting a goal against them. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gabriel Turi in the 34th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marciano Avellaneda saved BAC Belgrano de Cba from getting behind. 38 minutes into the match, BAC Belgrano de Cba's goal looked a bit too open when Gabriel Turi came free, but Marciano Avellaneda reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With 40 minutes on the clock, Rodrigo Piorno commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. 46 minutes into the game, Fidel Barea was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. BAC Belgrano de Cba's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA the free kick. Fidel Barea hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. Gabriel Turi struck a weak shot in the 47th minute. Marciano Avellaneda didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Gabriel Turi was the one to do the kick off. Marciano Avellaneda took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gabriel Turi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Gabriel Turi in the 55th minute got a chance for a shot 55th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye BAC Belgrano de Cba's goalie prevented a goal. In the 56th match minute, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Oscar Palben to maneuver through the defense. BAC Belgrano de Cba's Marciano Avellaneda proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 60th minute of the match, managed to save BAC Belgrano de Cba from getting a goal against them. Marciano Avellaneda took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gabriel Turi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gabriel Turi kicked a quick shot right in front of the goal in the 62ndth minute. Though ot was a great shot BAC Belgrano de Cba's keeper Marciano Avellaneda was sill able to block leaving the score board unchanged. After 67 played minutes ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA got a freekick which was hit by Nicasio Dayam. Gabriel Turi blasted a shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Marciano Avellaneda having to make a save. Marciano Avellaneda came out of the goal in the 72nd minute to try and stop a shot by ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Ricardo Weterio. But to his dismay, Ricardo Weterio quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-5. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Rafael Salvino during the 77th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 78th minute, Rafael Salvino hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alejo Benitez hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. Gabriel Turi's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 84thth minute, Marciano Avellaneda skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Norberto Cristofor showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Salvador Cordarrell in the 86th minute of the match.