U18 World League

Juan Pistarini
Spectators: 7969 (Terracing: 5978, Seating: 1833, VIP seats: 158) Aerolineas Argentinas FC's Enzo Dominguez 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. 4 minutes into the game, Vila's Alex Kalde nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Epifanio Bastia made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. In the 8th match minute, Aerolineas Argentinas FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Baldomiro Evangelista to maneuver through the defense. Alex Kalde's late challenge caught a Aerolineas Argentinas FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Alex Kalde helped the player get up and apologised. Heiki Mees stood somewhat misplaced when Baldomiro Evangelista came free in front of goal and shot 1-1 to the left of him in the 17 minute. Heiki Mees showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Enzo Dominguez, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. Heiki Mees had great luck who in the 20thth minute grab hold of the ball when Enzo Dominguez from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. Aare Kõiv fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Epifanio Bastia having to interfere. Aerolineas Argentinas FC's Enzo Dominguez was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 23rd play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Epifanio Bastia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kristofer Üllas in the 26th minute of the match. Baldomiro Evangelista kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. After 32 played minutes Aerolineas Argentinas FC got a freekick which was hit by Narciso Raitin. Epifanio Bastia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Uuno Viira, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Epifanio Bastia stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Uuno Viira's shot from short distance in the 34th minute. In the 37th match minute, Vila was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ailar Kõlar to maneuver through the defense. If Enzo Dominguez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 44th match minute, Vila was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alex Kalde to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Vila's zone, Enzo Dominguez stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Heiki Mees came out of the goal and Enzo Dominguez tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play.

The wind increased when Kristofer Üllas made the kick off in the second half. When Anier Flores fell near the penalty area in the 55th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Aerolineas Argentinas FC's protests and gave Anier Flores a yellow card for diving instead. In the 56th minute, Anier Flores hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Uuno Viira received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Epifanio Bastia tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Uuno Viira's late challenge caught a Aerolineas Argentinas FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Uuno Viira helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Vila getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Uuno Viira hit a great ball. 69 minutes into the game, Kristofer Üllas cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Epifanio Bastia was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Aerolineas Argentinas FC made a substitution. Celso Soin replaced Alfredo Jurgi. After a rather tough play, Vila's Uuno Viira got a free kick in the 89th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Felix Mel in the 91st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Heiki Mees prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Felix Mel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Vila were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.