U18 World League

La Caldera
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Angelo Illan started the match with the kick off. The audience was convinced that Angelo Illan's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Maximiliano Regis was relentless in the 3rd minute of the game. In the 11th minute, Ovidio Belmiro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Mili Barrios took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 11th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Maximiliano Regis. La Vuelta del Malon's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Oscar Cresitobalo's late challenge caught a La Vuelta del Malon's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Oscar Cresitobalo helped the player get up and apologised. In the 14th minute, Oscar Cresitobalo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 15th minute, Jacobo Pere fired a really elegant long shot, but Melquiades Maura threw himself and managed to get hold of the ball just in front of the right post. Ramon Amor took the ball and in the 17 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Melquiades Maura. Melquiades Maura dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Angelo Illan in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Maximiliano Regis prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 25 minutes into the match, La Vuelta del Malon's goal looked a bit too open when Angelo Illan came free, but Maximiliano Regis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Maximiliano Regis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Angelo Illan, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Angelo Illan in the 29th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Maximiliano Regis saved La Vuelta del Malon from getting behind. 31 minutes into the match, Chuscha FC - Ψ -'s goalkeeper Melquiades Maura had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ramon Amor. When the match clock showed 32 minutes, the score became 1-1 when Angelo Illan sped through La Vuelta del Malon's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Maximiliano Regis. Faustino Tximitx kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. Maximiliano Regis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Angelo Illan in the 40th minute of the match. When Chuscha FC - Ψ -'s Angelo Illan in the 47th minute got a chance for a shot 47th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye La Vuelta del Malon's goalie prevented a goal. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Fulgencio Aznar made a kick off. Mili Barrios charged in rather forcefully in the 52nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mili Barrios the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 53rd match minute, Chuscha FC - Ψ - was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mili Barrios to maneuver through the defense. If Angelo Illan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Angelo Illan could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 57th minute of the match, but Maximiliano Regis made a huge save. La Vuelta del Malon's Maximiliano Regis proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 60th minute of the match, managed to save La Vuelta del Malon from getting a goal against them. A hard shot 62 in the game by Angelo Illan from a close distance when the talented Maximiliano Regis managed to make a qualified save. La Vuelta del Malon's players were relieved. After some careless play in the La Vuelta del Malon defense, Angelo Illan kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Maximiliano Regis. The La Vuelta del Malon fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Maximiliano Regis should have stopped the shot. The audience thought a goal was coming when Angelo Illan got free with Maximiliano Regis in the 74th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. A collision led to La Vuelta del Malon getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Jaime Bembe hit a great ball. Maximiliano Regis was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 81st minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Mili Barrios. In the 83rd minute, Angelo Illan left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Chuscha FC - Ψ - fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-4. When the match was over Chuscha FC - Ψ - could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than La Vuelta del Malon throughout the match.