U18 World League

Delirium-Arena
Spectators: 7724 (Terracing: 5794, Seating: 1776, VIP seats: 154) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Emilio Etxatxu kicked off to start the match. Fabian Pello showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pisit Sinanan, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Emilio Etxatxu in the 7th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Teodoro Faro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Emilio Etxatxu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 15 minutes, Lolo Miranda managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Momentum FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Lolo Miranda was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Aquilino Tipi took the ball and in the 17 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Teodoro Faro. Teodoro Faro dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. 35 minutes into the match, Pisit Sinanan dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Fabian Pello, 1-1. After 43 played minutes Momentum FC got a freekick which was hit by Braulio Otsoko. After some fancy dribbling in the 44th minute, Marciano Lizardi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Scofield's supporters rose to their feet, but Marciano Lizardi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Teodoro Faro breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Pisit Sinanan made a kick off. Teodoro Faro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Aquilino Tipi in the 50th minute. The corner led Scofield's Emilio Etxatxu to fire away a dangerous shot which Teodoro Faro despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Teodoro Faro made a fantastic save in the 55th minute, when Emilio Etxatxu sent off a good shot on target. A collision led to Momentum FC getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Pisit Sinanan hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Scofield's Gerardo Viviano got a free kick in the 58th minute. Aaron Rodriguez received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Teodoro Faro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Momentum FC made a substitution. Leandro Chumo replaced Eriberto Urtzi. In the 63rd match minute, Momentum FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anselmo Haritz to maneuver through the defense. In the 68th minute, Marciano Lizardi got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 75th minute Celestino Salvino shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fabian Pello saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 77 minutes into the match, Scofield's goal looked a bit too open when Celestino Salvino came free, but Fabian Pello reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 79th minute Pisit Sinanan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fabian Pello saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Emilio Etxatxu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 94th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.