U18 World League

NINHO de CUCOS
Spectators: 7515 (Terracing: 5637, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Mosen Salce kicked off to start the match. After 4 played minutes BARAJAS SOCCER TEAM got a freekick which was hit by Florinio Gayangos. When Mosen Salce fell near the penalty area in the 7th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored BARAJAS SOCCER TEAM's protests and gave Mosen Salce a yellow card for diving instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Roberto Gama in the 9th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Richie Verdeces prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 10 minutes into the match, BARAJAS SOCCER TEAM's Mosen Salce sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Lúcio Lopes narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The supporters of BARAJAS SOCCER TEAM booed when Arrebimba o Malho SLB was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Januário Martins didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 14th minute Roberto Gama shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Richie Verdeces saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Richie Verdeces took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roberto Gama, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 20th minute Mosen Salce shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lúcio Lopes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Richie Verdeces showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roberto Gama, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Óscar Caires charged in rather forcefully in the 25th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Óscar Caires the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Óscar Caires hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. With an all-out effort, Arrebimba o Malho SLB's Richie Verdeces threw himself towards the right post 27 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Roberto Gama, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Richie Verdeces showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Roberto Gama in the 31st minute of the match. In the last second Richie Verdeces throw himself and got hold of the ball when Roberto Gama in the 35thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. Lúcio Lopes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eutor Andino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. BARAJAS SOCCER TEAM's Richie Verdeces played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roberto Gama in the 38th minute of play. In the 40th minute, Arrebimba o Malho SLB's Roberto Gama ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Richie Verdeces. Richie Verdeces yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Roberto Gama stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After a rather tough play, Arrebimba o Malho SLB's Roberto Gama got a free kick in the 50th minute. After 59 minutes, Hondo Gao mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the BARAJAS SOCCER TEAM and the Arrebimba o Malho SLB players grew even worse after the yellow card. Hondo Gao kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. Lúcio Lopes stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mosen Salce's shot from short distance in the 61st minute. The BARAJAS SOCCER TEAM fans' excitement grew in the 61st match minute when BARAJAS SOCCER TEAM's Mosen Salce looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After a rather tough play, BARAJAS SOCCER TEAM's Hondo Gao got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Richie Verdeces showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roberto Gama, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. Óscar Caires fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 73rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Richie Verdeces having to interfere. In the 82nd match minute, BARAJAS SOCCER TEAM was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Benedicto Cillero to maneuver through the defense. Richie Verdeces showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roberto Gama, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. 88 minutes into the match, Januário Martins had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Richie Verdeces. BARAJAS SOCCER TEAM's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Januário Martins was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mosen Salce in the 93rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Lúcio Lopes saved Arrebimba o Malho SLB from getting behind. Hondo Gao hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. BARAJAS SOCCER TEAM's Richie Verdeces played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Januário Martins in the 96th minute of play.