U18 World League

La Cucha
Spectators: 8156 (Terracing: 6118, Seating: 1876, VIP seats: 162) In the 2nd match minute, Simbo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Feliberto Mouricio to maneuver through the defense. In the 6th minute, Severiano Bonifaco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Vladimiro Barroso took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 7th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Octavio Lauaxeta. Simbo FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Octavio Lauaxeta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Camilo Pino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Américo Taylor hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. Octavio Lauaxeta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Camilo Pino in the 13th minute of play. Thanks to some nice moves Marcial Belasko could shoot a difficult shot in the 15th minute, which Abelardo Escerza however easily saved by the left post. Eduard Dighero's late challenge caught a Simbo FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Eduard Dighero helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Simbo FC booed when Zorros del Desierto was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eduard Dighero didn't get a good kick on the ball. Abelardo Escerza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jonas Brion in the 18th minute of the match. When the match had gone on for 19 minutes, Camilo Pino put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of Octavio Lauaxeta. 23 minutes into the match, Zorros del Desierto's goal looked a bit too open when Marcial Belasko came free, but Abelardo Escerza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 23 played minutes Zorros del Desierto got a freekick which was hit by Damián Fouillioux. Elias Palos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Abelardo Escerza tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Abelardo Escerza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jonas Brion in the 27th minute of the match. Elias Palos's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Abelardo Escerza firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 32nd minute of the match, Jonas Brion tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Abelardo Escerza saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 34th match minute, Simbo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jonas Brion to maneuver through the defense. Abelardo Escerza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jonas Brion in the 39th minute of the match. 42 minutes into the game, Delmar Eguerdi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Simbo FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Zorros del Desierto the free kick. Feliberto Mouricio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jonas Brion was the one to do the kick off. In the 52ndth minute of the game Jonas Brion who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Zorros del Desierto's Abelardo Escerza was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A collision led to Zorros del Desierto getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Vladimiro Barroso hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Zorros del Desierto's Paulo Almi got a free kick in the 57th minute. Zorros del Desierto's Darien Mantilla was substituted for Lucas Jurado. A collision led to Zorros del Desierto getting a freekick after 58 minutes play. Paulo Almi hit a great ball. The supporters of Simbo FC booed when Zorros del Desierto was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rafael Basulto didn't get a good kick on the ball. Feliberto Mouricio struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Abelardo Escerza didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Simbo FC. Rafael Basulto hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Zorros del Desierto's zone, Elias Palos stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Abelardo Escerza came out of the goal and Elias Palos tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 66 minutes into the match, Simbo FC's goal looked a bit too open when Marco-Antonio Figueroa came free, but Octavio Lauaxeta reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Damián Fouillioux kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. In the 68th minute Elias Palos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Abelardo Escerza saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Simbo FC's Octavio Lauaxeta played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Camilo Pino in the 71st minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Camilo Pino in the 71st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Octavio Lauaxeta prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Zorros del Desierto's Abelardo Escerza played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jonas Brion in the 74th minute of play. Octavio Lauaxeta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Camilo Pino in the 78th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Zorros del Desierto's zone, Elias Palos stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Abelardo Escerza came out of the goal and Elias Palos tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Damián Fouillioux kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. Abelardo Escerza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jonas Brion in the 88th minute of the match. In the 95th match minute, Simbo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jonas Brion to maneuver through the defense. In the 96th minute, Camilo Pino 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. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Zorros del Desierto had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.