U18 World League

CICLOS
Spectators: 7541 (Terracing: 5657, Seating: 1734, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Amancio Presebal got the match started through his kick off. Ren&Fel C.A.R.P. 09-12-18's Gaudencio Gudesteo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nicanor Laurentzi in the 4th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Laureano Heriberto in the 16th minute of play forced Ren&Fel C.A.R.P. 09-12-18's goalkeeper Gaudencio Gudesteo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gaudencio Gudesteo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jonatan Quintun, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. In the 18th minute, Juan Eli hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 24th minute, Severo Rexino managed to get in a good position for a shot. Magicos's supporters rose to their feet, but Severo Rexino was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gaudencio Gudesteo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nicanor Laurentzi in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gaudencio Gudesteo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Leandro Oso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Amancio Presebal's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 49thth minute, Francisco Quinito skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The Ren&Fel C.A.R.P. 09-12-18 players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Magicos were winning 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Nicanor Laurentzi made a kick off. Magicos's Francisco Quinito played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amancio Presebal in the 54th minute of play. Leandro Oso recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 57th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ren&Fel C.A.R.P. 09-12-18's Diego Jon was substituted for Amancio Presebal. 63 minutes into the match, Ren&Fel C.A.R.P. 09-12-18's goalkeeper Gaudencio Gudesteo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Laureano Heriberto. Leandro Oso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Diego Jon's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Francisco Quinito read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 78th minute of play. After some careless play in the Magicos defense, Diego Jon kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Francisco Quinito. The Magicos fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Francisco Quinito should have stopped the shot. After a rather tough play, Magicos's Nicanor Laurentzi got a free kick in the 84th minute. After having played for 87 minutes, Leandro Oso managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ren&Fel C.A.R.P. 09-12-18's supporters crossed their fingers, but Leandro Oso was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Diego Jon had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 93 minutes into the match, Magicos's goal looked a bit too open when Leandro Oso came free, but Francisco Quinito reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Ren&Fel C.A.R.P. 09-12-18 fans cheered their team off the field, for while Magicos had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.