U18 World League

Estadio Fundalara
Spectators: 7598 (Terracing: 5700, Seating: 1747, VIP seats: 151) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Alvaro Graña started the match with the kick off. Geancarlos Hijosa was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 5th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. In the 7th minute, Flavio Abuleta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lonzo Villaren received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Martinez Aquino tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Weather Bonet in the 20th minute of play forced MamiBella FC's goalkeeper Martinez Aquino to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rolando Valpuesta in the 22nd minute of play forced Deportivo Galicia's goalkeeper Alberto Rosio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 25th minute Rolando Valpuesta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alberto Rosio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 27 minutes, Fonso Treceño managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Deportivo Galicia's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fonso Treceño was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of MamiBella FC booed when Deportivo Galicia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fonso Treceño didn't get a good kick on the ball. Faustino Sotelo kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. If Madaleno Rio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to MamiBella FC getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Leopoldo Carrera hit a great ball. In the 37th minute of the match Weather Bonet sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Martinez Aquino skillfully saved the ball. If Weather Bonet had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of MamiBella FC booed when Deportivo Galicia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gil Arredondo didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gian-Carlo Rafecas during the 45th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

Alberto Rosio made a fantastic save in the 59th minute, when Alvaro Graña sent off a good shot on target. Richie Escamilla's late challenge caught a MamiBella FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Richie Escamilla helped the player get up and apologised. Richie Escamilla kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. 61 minutes into the match, Alvaro Graña notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Deportivo Galicia's Alberto Rosio. Alberto Rosio was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Alvaro Graña's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 68thth minute, Alberto Rosio skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 72 minutes into the match, MamiBella FC's goal looked a bit too open when Fonso Treceño came free, but Martinez Aquino reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alberto Rosio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Geancarlos Hijosa in the 78th minute of play. If Alvaro Graña had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Martinez Aquino showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Madaleno Rio in the 87th minute of the match. The supporters of Deportivo Galicia booed when MamiBella FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Flavio Abuleta didn't get a good kick on the ball. Martinez Aquino took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Madaleno Rio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The MamiBella FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.