U18 World League

El Nido
Spectators: 7467 (Terracing: 5601, Seating: 1717, VIP seats: 149) In the 3rd minute Renzo Rodrigo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alejandro Jokin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Carlos Netto struck a weak shot in the 5th minute. Blas Otsoko didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Cuervos AFC. With a little luck, Cuervos AFC's Alejandro Jokin got control of the ball when Renzo Rodrigo tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 8 minutes of play, Cuervos AFC's Higinio Eguzki made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Blas Otsoko was left in no man's land by his defense there! After 10 played minutes Cuervos AFC got a freekick which was hit by Julian Lehoi. After 13 played minutes Cuervos AFC got a freekick which was hit by Higinio Eguzki. 17 minutes into the game, Haroldo Sansone was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Las 3R Club De Fútbol's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Cuervos AFC the free kick. After 17 played minutes Las 3R Club De Fútbol got a freekick which was hit by Haroldo Sansone. Benicio Umea sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Blas Otsoko made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Benicio Umea in the 21st minute of play. When Vicente Ezkerra fell near the penalty area in the 23rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Las 3R Club De Fútbol's protests and gave Vicente Ezkerra a yellow card for diving instead. Vicente Ezkerra kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 24th minute, Baldomero Gonza managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cuervos AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Baldomero Gonza was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Blas Otsoko breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Benicio Umea struck a weak shot in the 26th minute. Blas Otsoko didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Cuervos AFC. 28 minutes into the match, Cuervos AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Ivan Mogel came free, but Alejandro Jokin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Carlos Netto in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Blas Otsoko prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Alejandro Jokin made a fantastic save in the 36th minute, when Renzo Rodrigo sent off a good shot on target. Paulo Luken charged in rather forcefully in the 39th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Paulo Luken the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Las 3R Club De Fútbol getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Ivan Mogel hit a great ball. The supporters of Las 3R Club De Fútbol booed when Cuervos AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Higinio Eguzki didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the match had gone on for 45 minutes, Ivan Mogel took a quick shot and it went in 1-1 without a chance for Alejandro Jokin to make any attempt to save it.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Carlos Netto was the one to do the kick off. Carlos Netto struck a weak shot in the 55th minute. Blas Otsoko didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Cuervos AFC. Alejandro Jokin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Renzo Rodrigo in the 60th minute of the match. In the 61st minute, Paulo Luken hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 66th minute there was a penalty for Cuervos AFC. Baldomero Gonza stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Blas Otsoko. 1-2. A collision led to Cuervos AFC getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Bernardo Orixe hit a great ball. Alejandro Jokin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Renzo Rodrigo in the 73rd minute of the match. After 74 minutes, Higinio Eguzki mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Cuervos AFC and the Las 3R Club De Fútbol players grew even worse after the yellow card. Cuervos AFC's Alejandro Jokin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ivan Mogel in the 76th minute of play. Higinio Eguzki was shown his second yellow card after 76 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Cuervos AFC's Alejandro Jokin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ivan Mogel in the 78th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Cuervos AFC's zone, Renzo Rodrigo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alejandro Jokin came out of the goal and Renzo Rodrigo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 81st minute, Erubiel Cordarin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 82 minutes into the match, Las 3R Club De Fútbol's Renzo Rodrigo broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Efrain Ipar during the 84th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Benicio Umea kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. Renzo Rodrigo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Alejandro Jokin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In a very dangerous position, a player in Cuervos AFC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 95th minute. Penalty! Alejandro Jokin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Renzo Rodrigo, who was totally free with the ball in the 100th minute. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.