U18 World League

Joaquin F. A Delgado
Spectators: 7721 (Terracing: 5792, Seating: 1775, VIP seats: 154) 4 minutes into the match, Seterma Tractors's goalkeeper Túlio de Toledo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jeronimo Gitano. Thanks to some nice moves Jeronimo Gitano could shoot a difficult shot in the 10th minute, which Túlio de Toledo however easily saved by the left post. Cecilio Charro's late challenge caught a Seterma Tractors's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Cecilio Charro helped the player get up and apologised. Juvenal Nóbrega struck a weak shot in the 19th minute. Aureliano Socorro didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Seterma Tractors. Maxi Meza might have been able to make a better finish in the 21st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Túlio de Toledo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Maxi Meza ran back to his position shaking his head. After having played for 23 minutes, Maxi Meza managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. COSQUIN SFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Maxi Meza was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Delmiro Fernanco in the 29th minute of play forced Seterma Tractors's goalkeeper Túlio de Toledo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Jano Silva fell near the penalty area in the 30th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Seterma Tractors's protests and gave Jano Silva a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Seterma Tractors getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Jano Silva hit a great ball. Delmiro Fernanco charged in rather forcefully in the 34th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Delmiro Fernanco the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Seterma Tractors booed when COSQUIN SFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Delmiro Fernanco didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jeronimo Gil in the 37th minute of play forced Seterma Tractors's goalkeeper Túlio de Toledo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Túlio de Toledo didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 39th minute, which inside left pole to 1-1. After 46 played minutes COSQUIN SFC got a freekick which was hit by Baldomero Salvatore. Aureliano Socorro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tião de Senna in the 48th minute of the match. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Juvenal Nóbrega was the one to do the kick off. Túlio de Toledo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maxi Meza, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. 57 minutes into the game, COSQUIN SFC's Jeronimo Gitano nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Túlio de Toledo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. After 60 played minutes Seterma Tractors got a freekick which was hit by Renato Dionísio. Túlio de Toledo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jeronimo Gitano in the 62nd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jeronimo Gitano in the 63rd minute of play forced Seterma Tractors's goalkeeper Túlio de Toledo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Manoel Prestes took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 66th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Aureliano Socorro. COSQUIN SFC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 67th minute, Ruperto Romo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Felipe Barros came free with the goalkeeper in the 69th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Aureliano Socorro could save by the left post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jeronimo Gitano in the 71st minute of play forced Seterma Tractors's goalkeeper Túlio de Toledo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 76 played minutes COSQUIN SFC got a freekick which was hit by Cecilio Charro. 79 minutes into the game, Maxi Meza was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. COSQUIN SFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Seterma Tractors the free kick. In the 80th match minute, COSQUIN SFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Maxi Meza to maneuver through the defense. In the 82nd minute, Ricardo Benet hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 89 minutes into the match, Seterma Tractors's goal looked a bit too open when Jeronimo Gil came free, but Túlio de Toledo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 92 minutes into the match, COSQUIN SFC's goal looked a bit too open when Felipe Barros came free, but Aureliano Socorro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Felipe Barros in the 92nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Aureliano Socorro saved COSQUIN SFC from getting behind. Paulino Juvenal charged in rather forcefully in the 93rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Paulino Juvenal the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Seterma Tractors booed when COSQUIN SFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paulino Juvenal didn't get a good kick on the ball. COSQUIN SFC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Seterma Tractors for a fine match.