U18 World League

Bichi Paredes
Spectators: 7522 (Terracing: 5642, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) Amelie FC's Santos Checa started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. 13 minutes into the game, Luisito Txema was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Amelie FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Centenario Bohemio the free kick. The supporters of Centenario Bohemio booed when Amelie FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luisito Txema didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 17th minute the ball was on its way in behind Centenario Bohemio's goalkeeper Claudio Oso, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Adolfo Fernado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alfonso Montrell in the 19th minute of the match. 21 minutes into the match, Amelie FC's goal looked a bit too open when Uriel Firmo came free, but Adolfo Fernado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cristo Orland fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Adolfo Fernado having to interfere. Claudio Oso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Santos Checa, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Adolfo Fernado made a fantastic save in the 38th minute, when Alfonso Montrell sent off a good shot on target. When Amelie FC's Santos Checa in the 40th minute got a chance for a shot 40th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Centenario Bohemio's goalie prevented a goal. Alfonso Montrell received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Adolfo Fernado came out and tried to block the shot, but Alfonso Montrell slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 42nd minute. With a little luck, Amelie FC's Adolfo Fernado got control of the ball when Cristo Orland tried to sneak it across the goal line. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Alfonso Montrell made a kick off. Alfonso Montrell received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Adolfo Fernado tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Arnoldo Ledesma kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alfonso Montrell in the 66th minute of play forced Amelie FC's goalkeeper Adolfo Fernado to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Cristo Orland had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jimeno Igon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Paulino Xacintu during the 72nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. 84 minutes into the game, Paulino Xacintu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Adolfo Fernado was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alfonso Montrell in the 87th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Adolfo Fernado prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Adolfo Fernado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alfonso Montrell, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute.