U18 World League

Estadio Renzo Ashí
Spectators: 7691 (Terracing: 5769, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 153) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Herminio Selatse kicked off to start the match. Teofilo Maraman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isaac Eleder in the 3rd minute of play. In the 4th minute, Isaac Eleder hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When the match clock showed 11 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Isaac Eleder sped through Sportivo Loren-Delfrajo's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Teofilo Maraman. After some fancy dribbling in the 15th minute, Jorge Aragones managed to get in a good position for a shot. Villa La Perla's supporters rose to their feet, but Jorge Aragones was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Teofilo Maraman breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 18th minute Rogelio Ignazio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Teofilo Maraman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Fidel Polentzi fell near the penalty area in the 22nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sportivo Loren-Delfrajo's protests and gave Fidel Polentzi a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Sportivo Loren-Delfrajo's Fidel Polentzi got a free kick in the 22nd minute. Teofilo Maraman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rogelio Ignazio in the 31st minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jorge Aragones during the 32nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Villa La Perla getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Jorge Aragones hit a great ball. 43 minutes into the match, Villa La Perla's goalkeeper Teo Erauso had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Herminio Selatse. 46 minutes into the game, Isaac Eleder was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Villa La Perla's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sportivo Loren-Delfrajo the free kick. Isaac Eleder hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Isaac Eleder stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute Federico Matai shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Teofilo Maraman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Herminio Selatse in the 54th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Teo Erauso saved Villa La Perla from getting behind. In the 55th minute, Prospero Nel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Villa La Perla's Teo Erauso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Herminio Selatse in the 57th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Zeledon Abalos got free with Teofilo Maraman in the 58th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 59 played minutes Villa La Perla got a freekick which was hit by Jorge Aragones. The referee felt a red card was in order, 63 minutes into the game, when Severo Gonsalvo put in a rough tackle. Severo Gonsalvo kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. Teofilo Maraman made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mario Policarpio in the 65th minute. Teofilo Maraman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zeledon Abalos in the 70th minute of play. After having played for 73 minutes, Isaac Eleder managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Villa La Perla's supporters crossed their fingers, but Isaac Eleder was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 76 minutes into the game, Jorge Aragones cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Teofilo Maraman was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Ovidio Luar charged in rather forcefully in the 79th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ovidio Luar the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 80th minute, Ovidio Luar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Sportivo Loren-Delfrajo's Teofilo Maraman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Federico Matai in the 82nd minute of play. With an all-out effort, Villa La Perla's Teofilo Maraman threw himself towards the right post 85 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Isaac Eleder, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. A collision led to Sportivo Loren-Delfrajo getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Pastor Osoitz hit a great ball. Sportivo Loren-Delfrajo's Teofilo Maraman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isaac Eleder in the 91st minute of play. The Villa La Perla players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.