U18 World League

EL PUCHO SANTILLI
Spectators: 7474 (Terracing: 5607, Seating: 1718, VIP seats: 149) GERLIROJO Ψ's Mister Estany started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 3rd match minute, GERLIROJO Ψ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Melchor Batista to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 4 minutes, Siro Naelio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Alfonzo F.C.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Siro Naelio was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Emanuel Papulov kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. The long shot by Lisandro Llin in the 8th minute really tested Enzo Yalap's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. 14 minutes into the match, Alfonzo F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Melchor Batista came free, but Marcos Udalaitz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marcos Udalaitz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emanuel Papulov in the 15th minute of the match. Mister Estany scored 0-1 in the 20th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Marcos Udalaitz, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 23 minutes into the game, GERLIROJO Ψ's Melchor Batista nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marcos Udalaitz made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Cirilo Dalmu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Marcos Udalaitz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Melchor Batista in the 31st minute of play forced Alfonzo F.C.'s goalkeeper Marcos Udalaitz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. GERLIROJO Ψ were awarded a corner in the 32th minute after Alfonzo F.C.'s defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Arnaldo Franco took the corner. 34 minutes into the match, Severo Vachon notched a goal, 0-3, to the right of Alfonzo F.C.'s Marcos Udalaitz. Marcos Udalaitz was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Mister Estany fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcos Udalaitz having to interfere. Marcos Udalaitz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Melchor Batista, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mister Estany scored 0-4 in the 46th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Marcos Udalaitz, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-4 lead.

GERLIROJO Ψ made a substitution. Maximino Xacintu replaced Severo Vachon. Emanuel Papulov hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. When the match had gone on for 56 minutes, Siro Naelio put it in 1-4 from a short distance just to the right of Enzo Yalap. When GERLIROJO Ψ's Emanuel Papulov in the 62nd minute got a chance for a shot 62nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Alfonzo F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 64th minute of the game. One of Alfonzo F.C.:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of GERLIROJO Ψ:s goal. When the match had been going on for 67 minutes, GERLIROJO Ψ's Arnaldo Franco got an opportunity to shoot a penalty. He stayed cool and waited for the goalkeeper to move, before he confidently shot the ball into the goal, to the left of Marcos Udalaitz. A collision led to GERLIROJO Ψ getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Clemente Bortzaioriz hit a great ball. Blas Olando recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 82nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Marcos Udalaitz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emanuel Papulov in the 98th minute of play. The GERLIROJO Ψ supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing GERLIROJO Ψ would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.