U18 World League

El Cilindro
Spectators: 7679 (Terracing: 5760, Seating: 1766, VIP seats: 153) An unexpectedly hard shot by Bonifacio Gipuzkoa in the 6th minute of play forced Astreix&ObelixSoccer's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffone to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Kevin Longstaffe got a free kick in the 13th minute. Gianluigi Buffone showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gerardo Urti, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. After 19 minutes of play, Majadita FC's Segundo Gaskon made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Gianluigi Buffone was left in no man's land by his defense there! The audience thought a goal was coming when Augusto Jaunzuria got free with Gianluigi Buffone in the 27th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 35th minute, Lance McGrath ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Bartolo Tercero was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. In the 40th minute, Bonifacio Gipuzkoa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bartolo Tercero didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Deon Hudson went, in the 43rd minute, to the upper right corner, 2-2 was the resulting score. The first half was very even, with the score at 2-2 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

53 minutes into the match, Astreix&ObelixSoccer's goal looked a bit too open when Gerardo Urti came free, but Gianluigi Buffone reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 57 played minutes Astreix&ObelixSoccer got a freekick which was hit by Tommy Speed. 61 minutes into the game, Eric Murphy was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Astreix&ObelixSoccer's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Majadita FC the free kick. The supporters of Majadita FC booed when Astreix&ObelixSoccer was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eric Murphy didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gianluigi Buffone made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Augusto Jaunzuria in the 66th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Augusto Jaunzuria in the 66th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gianluigi Buffone saved Astreix&ObelixSoccer from getting behind. Gianluigi Buffone took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bernabe Walme, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 79th minute, Gerardo Urti hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bonifacio Gipuzkoa in the 85th minute of play forced Astreix&ObelixSoccer's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffone to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The corner ended in Gerardo Urti almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Gianluigi Buffone did a great save. 92 minutes into the game, Majadita FC's Augusto Jaunzuria nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gianluigi Buffone made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-2. In the 95th minute, Mario Droga hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 96th minute, Haroldo Paz made a precise shot to the right of Gianluigi Buffone. Astreix&ObelixSoccer's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-2. Majadita FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Astreix&ObelixSoccer for a fine match.