U18 World League

Antonio V. Liberti
Spectators: 7532 (Terracing: 5650, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 150) 2 minutes into the match, ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s goal looked a bit too open when Boniel Tama came free, but Teofilo Herauso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ferrando Ferreira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Boniel Tama in the 10th minute of play forced ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s goalkeeper Teofilo Herauso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 14th minute, Martin Gaufred got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 15 minutes into the match, Halcon Sport 69's goalkeeper Tabby Leceta had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Raul Arce. 19 minutes into the game, ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s Raul Arce nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Tabby Leceta made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Albino Henrico received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 22nd minute. Tabby Leceta tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Raul Arce in the 31stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Tabby Leceta, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Teofilo Herauso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Boniel Tama in the 33rd minute of play. After 39 played minutes ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡ got a freekick which was hit by Raul Arce. ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s Venancio Chabier was substituted for Albino Henrico. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

After 64 minutes of play, Halcon Sport 69's Boniel Tama made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Teofilo Herauso was left in no man's land by his defense there! Through an outstanding action, after 71 minutes, Teofilo Herauso successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Tabby Leceta stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Raul Arce's shot from short distance in the 83rd minute. Teofilo Herauso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gillermo Serrano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Raul Arce took the ball and in the 92 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Tabby Leceta. Tabby Leceta dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. For all the effort they put into the match, the Halcon Sport 69 players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡.