U18 League

Estadio Monumental
Spectators: 147 (Terracing: 111, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Herminio Guifre took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 4th minute Herminio Guifre shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Desiderio Fagildo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Anastasio Jenaro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Anier Eusko charged in rather forcefully in the 10th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Anier Eusko the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 11th match minute, River Plate was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anier Eusko to maneuver through the defense. In the 14thth minute of the game Anastasio Jenaro who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but UPAU FC's Felix Inocente was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A collision led to UPAU FC getting a freekick after 14 minutes play. Nereo Lia hit a great ball. Felix Inocente took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anier Eusko, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Desiderio Fagildo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Herminio Guifre, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. 30 minutes into the match, River Plate's goal looked a bit too open when Aaron Barbosa came free, but Desiderio Fagildo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 31 minutes into the game, Herminio Guifre cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Desiderio Fagildo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 36 minutes into the match, UPAU FC's goal looked a bit too open when Hector Virila came free, but Felix Inocente reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 36 minutes of play, River Plate's Hector Virila made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Felix Inocente was left in no man's land by his defense there! The supporters of River Plate booed when UPAU FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nereo Lia didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 47 played minutes River Plate got a freekick which was hit by Anier Eusko. UPAU FC made a substitution. Luciano Vigil replaced Jorge Claude. In the 48th match minute, River Plate was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anier Eusko to maneuver through the defense. Herminio Guifre hit a great freekick 49 minutes into the match. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Hector Virila hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. Desiderio Fagildo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Herminio Guifre in the 54th minute of the match. 57 minutes into the match, UPAU FC's Ramon Sustrai broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. After 60 played minutes River Plate got a freekick which was hit by Segundo Remir. 62 minutes into the match, River Plate's goal looked a bit too open when Alfredo Loren came free, but Desiderio Fagildo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Herminio Guifre succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-2 in the 63rd playminute. After a rather tough play, UPAU FC's Aaron Barbosa got a free kick in the 70th minute. Desiderio Fagildo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Herminio Guifre in the 74th minute of play. Anastasio Jenaro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 79th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 80 minutes into the game, Luciano Vigil was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. UPAU FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave River Plate the free kick. In the 80th minute, Luciano Vigil hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Anastasio Jenaro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 94 played minutes River Plate got a freekick which was hit by Anier Benvide. The River Plate supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching UPAU FC's performance. The match ended with a win for UPAU FC.