U18 World League

ESTADIO APPLE ARENA
Spectators: 7534 (Terracing: 5652, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Joseph Longar kicked off to start the match. After 4th play minutes Joseph Longar shot 1-0, a short shot which went by Ekhi Nobo and just under the crossbar into goal. Gualterio Hidalgo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ildefonso Andibidria having to interfere. Ildefonso Andibidria took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gualterio Hidalgo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Joseph Longar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ekhi Nobo having to interfere. In the 27th match minute, FITO APPLE TEAM was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zacarias Porrata to maneuver through the defense. In the 31st match minute, PreservemospolladeaguaFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gualterio Hidalgo to maneuver through the defense. Marcelino Cid kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 35th minute, Gualterio Hidalgo managed to get in a good position for a shot. PreservemospolladeaguaFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Gualterio Hidalgo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ildefonso Andibidria breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The audience thought a goal was coming when Joseph Longar got free with Ekhi Nobo in the 40th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 43 minutes into the game, Lain Bullido cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Ekhi Nobo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. A collision led to PreservemospolladeaguaFC getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Luis-Antonio Rivera hit a great ball.

PreservemospolladeaguaFC's Txema Unzueta was substituted for Seve Rajoi. Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Gualterio Hidalgo to make the kick off. After 53 played minutes PreservemospolladeaguaFC got a freekick which was hit by Cai Ayer. Marcelino Cid charged in rather forcefully in the 54th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Marcelino Cid the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 54 played minutes FITO APPLE TEAM got a freekick which was hit by Marcelino Cid. In the 59th match minute, PreservemospolladeaguaFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Desiderio Revuelta to maneuver through the defense. Joseph Longar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ekhi Nobo having to interfere. Ekhi Nobo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joseph Longar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cai Ayer blasted a shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ildefonso Andibidria having to make a save. After a defensive mix-up in PreservemospolladeaguaFC's zone, Joseph Longar stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ekhi Nobo came out of the goal and Joseph Longar tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After having played for 90 minutes, Joseph Longar managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FITO APPLE TEAM's supporters crossed their fingers, but Joseph Longar was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ildefonso Andibidria stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gualterio Hidalgo's shot from short distance in the 96th minute. There was no doubt that FITO APPLE TEAM were the better team. FITO APPLE TEAM's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.