U18 World League

RepublicaDeMataderos
Spectators: 8071 (Terracing: 6055, Seating: 1856, VIP seats: 160) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Zacarias Lapurdi got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zacarias Lapurdi in the 3rd minute of play forced Laurita FC's goalkeeper Teobaldo Ospetsu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 5th minute of the match Diego CANCH Off Hasta2030 got a corner. Laurita FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Uriel Savion ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led Diego CANCH Off Hasta2030's Zacarias Lapurdi to fire away a dangerous shot which Teobaldo Ospetsu despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Zacarias Lapurdi kicked well hit freekick during the 6th minute of the match. In the 7th minute Teo Senio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bonifacio Farias saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 17 played minutes Laurita FC got a freekick which was hit by Romulo Phelipe. An unexpectedly hard shot by Teodosio Oalo in the 23rd minute of play forced Laurita FC's goalkeeper Teobaldo Ospetsu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Teobaldo Ospetsu made a fantastic save in the 43rd minute, when Zacarias Lapurdi sent off a good shot on target.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Teo Senio was the one to do the kick off. The audience was convinced that Zacarias Lapurdi's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Teobaldo Ospetsu was relentless in the 57th minute of the game. When Diego CANCH Off Hasta2030's Zacarias Lapurdi in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Laurita FC's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, Laurita FC's Ermegildo Nabar got a free kick in the 61st minute. After a rather tough play, Laurita FC's Melquiades Gartzen got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Uriel Savion might have been able to make a better finish in the 64th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Teobaldo Ospetsu. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Uriel Savion ran back to his position shaking his head. Teo Senio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Bonifacio Farias tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Emilio Ponc fell near the penalty area in the 71st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Diego CANCH Off Hasta2030's protests and gave Emilio Ponc a yellow card for diving instead. In the 71st minute, Emilio Ponc hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Romulo Phelipe took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 72nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Bonifacio Farias. Diego CANCH Off Hasta2030's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 81st minute, Rene Fernandez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alfredo Urti charged in rather forcefully in the 84th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alfredo Urti the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 84th match minute, Laurita FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alfredo Urti to maneuver through the defense. Teobaldo Ospetsu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Teodosio Oalo, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Teo Senio in the 94th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Bonifacio Farias saved Diego CANCH Off Hasta2030 from getting behind. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.