U18 World League

Carlos Cuomo
Spectators: 7966 (Terracing: 5976, Seating: 1832, VIP seats: 158) Hilario Lobo started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Charis Kastanakos kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. Florencio Acevedo took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 4th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Simos Zacharenios. Saronida FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 9th match minute, Estación Q. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cipriano Ebardo to maneuver through the defense. Blas Umbruso didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Sakis Tzorvas went, in the 10th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. In the 12th match minute, Saronida FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Stathis Diamantidis to maneuver through the defense. Hilario Lobo struck a weak shot in the 13th minute. Simos Zacharenios didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Estación Q.. Florencio Acevedo hit a great freekick 15 minutes into the match. 18 minutes into the game, Saronida FC's Sakis Tzorvas nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Blas Umbruso made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. 24 minutes into the match, Charis Kastanakos notched a goal, 0-3, to the right of Estación Q.'s Blas Umbruso. Blas Umbruso was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After 27 played minutes Estación Q. got a freekick which was hit by Patricio Beturian. Saronida FC's Simos Zacharenios played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hilario Lobo in the 29th minute of play. After 30 played minutes Saronida FC got a freekick which was hit by Kyriakos Stratakos. 37 minutes into the game, Anselmo Iban was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Estación Q.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Saronida FC the free kick. Anselmo Iban kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. Patricio Beturian hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. In the 46th minute, Charis Kastanakos left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Saronida FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-4. Disappointed in the 1-4 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

After 53 played minutes Saronida FC got a freekick which was hit by Kyriakos Stratakos. In the 59th match minute, Saronida FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Stathis Diamantidis to maneuver through the defense. Saronida FC made a substitution. Vlassis Tavoularis replaced Anastasios Zotalis. In the 62nd minute of the match Florencio Acevedo sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Simos Zacharenios skillfully saved the ball. After a rather tough play, Estación Q.'s Sergio Shantala got a free kick in the 65th minute. Estación Q.'s Remigio Ostadar was substituted for Eduardo Calvet. Sergio Shantala hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sakis Tzorvas in the 68th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Blas Umbruso prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Blas Umbruso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sakis Tzorvas in the 78th minute of the match. In the 82nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Estación Q.'s goalkeeper Blas Umbruso, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Blas Umbruso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Antonis Vrazilianos in the 86th minute of the match. Estación Q.'s Blas Umbruso proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 92nd minute of the match, managed to save Estación Q. from getting a goal against them. After a defensive mix-up in Estación Q.'s zone, Antonis Vrazilianos stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Blas Umbruso came out of the goal and Antonis Vrazilianos tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Saronida FC played a much better game than Estación Q. and deserved their victory. The Estación Q. players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.