U18 World League

Artemio Franchi
Spectators: 7691 (Terracing: 5769, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Pastor Osoitz made the kick off which started today's match. After 6 played minutes ACF Fiorentina got a freekick which was hit by Mariano Rey. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alfredo Paul in the 8th minute of play forced ACF Fiorentina's goalkeeper Abelardo Videl to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of No la sacas más 9-12-18 booed when ACF Fiorentina was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cayetano Berto didn't get a good kick on the ball. Cayetano Berto recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 14th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of No la sacas más 9-12-18 booed when ACF Fiorentina was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mariano Tancredo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Manuel Mateus hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. In the 20th match minute, ACF Fiorentina was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Enzo Udalaitz to maneuver through the defense. Alfredo Paul fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abelardo Videl having to interfere. When Ulises Lamberto got free in front of the goal in the 29th minute he wasn't very focused and chipped the ball just over the goal. Remigio Donzel was delighted since he was out of position and the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. In the 32nd match minute, No la sacas más 9-12-18 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Romulo Caitano to maneuver through the defense. A hard shot by Cristian Goyo from long distance, 33 minutes into the match, got Remigio Donzel's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. After 35 minutes, Enzo Udalaitz mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the ACF Fiorentina and the No la sacas más 9-12-18 players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, ACF Fiorentina's Enzo Udalaitz got a free kick in the 35th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 36th minute, Basilio Madaleno managed to get in a good position for a shot. No la sacas más 9-12-18's supporters rose to their feet, but Basilio Madaleno was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Abelardo Videl breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Romulo Caitano was the one to do the kick off. No la sacas más 9-12-18's Abelardo Milian got a good chance for a goal in the 51st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Abelardo Milian during the 54th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 56th minute of the match Mariano Rey sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Remigio Donzel skillfully saved the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Romulo Caitano got free with Abelardo Videl in the 57th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Remigio Donzel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pastor Osoitz in the 67th minute of the match. 86 minutes into the match, No la sacas más 9-12-18's goal looked a bit too open when Cayetano Berto came free, but Remigio Donzel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alfredo Paul sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The supporters of No la sacas más 9-12-18 booed when ACF Fiorentina was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emiliano Gartzea didn't get a good kick on the ball. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.