U18 World League

El Cilindro
Spectators: 7652 (Terracing: 5741, Seating: 1759, VIP seats: 152) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Andrés Chavez kicked off to start the match. Roger Martinez succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 2-0 in the 11th playminute. Victor Toledano who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 14thth minute tested the skills of Romulo Ekain when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 15th minute, Alejo Loiola hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 15 played minutes, Buenaventura FC's Roger Martinez shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Romulo Ekain came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Buenaventura FC reached it. The audience thought a goal was coming when Victor Toledano got free with Romulo Ekain in the 17th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 19thth minute of the game Andrés Chavez who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but AcinetobacterFC's Romulo Ekain was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 22nd minute, Ulpiano Henríguez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 24 minutes into the game, Roger Martinez recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Romulo Ekain. Roger Martinez showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-0. After some careless play in the AcinetobacterFC defense, Roger Martinez kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Romulo Ekain. The AcinetobacterFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Romulo Ekain should have stopped the shot. After some careless play in the AcinetobacterFC defense, Andrés Chavez kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Romulo Ekain. The AcinetobacterFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Romulo Ekain should have stopped the shot. Rolando Peralta struck a weak shot in the 35th minute. Romulo Ekain didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Buenaventura FC. After 37 played minutes AcinetobacterFC got a freekick which was hit by Nemesio Fliz. AcinetobacterFC's Romulo Ekain played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roger Martinez in the 39th minute of play. In the 40th minute Buenaventura FC were awarded a corner. Roger Martinez went to the cornerflag to take it. Roger Martinez made a great header on Buenaventura FC's corner, it was just that AcinetobacterFC's Romulo Ekain managed to reach the ball for a save. Romulo Ekain showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andrés Chavez, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. Roger Martinez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Romulo Ekain having to interfere. Andrés Chavez's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 45thth minute, Romulo Ekain skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. A collision led to Buenaventura FC getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Victor Toledano hit a great ball. Romel Torrijos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cirilo Fortun in the 48th minute of the match. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 5-1 at half-time.

After some fancy dribbling in the 55th minute, Andrés Chavez managed to get in a good position for a shot. Buenaventura FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Andrés Chavez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Romulo Ekain breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Romulo Ekain didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Roger Martinez went, in the 57th minute, to the upper right corner, 6-1 was the resulting score. Totín Henríguez hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Victor Toledano in the 66th minute of play forced AcinetobacterFC's goalkeeper Romulo Ekain to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the AcinetobacterFC defense, Roger Martinez kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Romulo Ekain. The AcinetobacterFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Romulo Ekain should have stopped the shot. In the 71st match minute, AcinetobacterFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cirilo Fortun to maneuver through the defense. Norberto Beliran's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 78thth minute, Romel Torrijos skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Romulo Ekain didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Victor Toledano went, in the 80th minute, to the upper right corner, 8-1 was the resulting score. Roger Martinez charged in rather forcefully in the 87th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Roger Martinez the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 87 played minutes Buenaventura FC got a freekick which was hit by Roger Martinez. Nereo Jurdan kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. Romulo Ekain showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Roger Martinez in the 92nd minute of the match. In the 94th minute, Andrés Chavez made a precise shot to the right of Romulo Ekain. AcinetobacterFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 10-1. Buenaventura FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.