U18 World League

JENIZAROS ARENA
Spectators: 7498 (Terracing: 5624, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 149) JENIZAROS NEGROS PUNTANOS's Bartolo Theobald 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. Espiridion Abecia was a little too slow when Bartolo Theobald got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 5th minute. The score was now 1-0. In the 8th minute, Jacinto Abechuco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Arotza Abajas came up free with the goalie in the 11th minute, the Kalatakaya F.C. fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Arotza Abajas couldn't finish the play. Loreto Abaurre charged in rather forcefully in the 16th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Loreto Abaurre the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Kalatakaya F.C.'s Loreto Abaurre got a free kick in the 16th minute. JENIZAROS NEGROS PUNTANOS's Bartolo Theobald got a good chance for a goal in the 25th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Bartolo Theobald had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 31st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience thought a goal was coming when Bartolo Theobald got free with Espiridion Abecia in the 33rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Marcelino Erauso didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Kalatakaya F.C.'s Arotza Abajas shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 1-1 in the ordered_time% minute. In the 41st match minute, Kalatakaya F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aaron Abascal to maneuver through the defense. Arotza Abajas's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marcelino Erauso read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 44th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Kalatakaya F.C.'s Erdiano Abalos got a free kick in the 44th minute. Arotza Abajas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Arotza Abajas stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. When the match had gone on for 52 minutes, Nardo Abadia took a quick shot and it went in 1-2 without a chance for Marcelino Erauso to make any attempt to save it. Fernan Lluques hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. The supporters of Kalatakaya F.C. booed when JENIZAROS NEGROS PUNTANOS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fernan Lluques didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Kalatakaya F.C. getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Sergio Castillo hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, JENIZAROS NEGROS PUNTANOS's Leonel Beat got a free kick in the 70th minute. A hard shot 74 in the game by Arotza Abajas from a close distance when the talented Marcelino Erauso managed to make a qualified save. JENIZAROS NEGROS PUNTANOS's players were relieved. After 74 minutes, Leonel Beat mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the JENIZAROS NEGROS PUNTANOS and the Kalatakaya F.C. players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 74 played minutes JENIZAROS NEGROS PUNTANOS got a freekick which was hit by Leonel Beat. When the match had gone on for 76 minutes, Arotza Abajas took a quick shot and it went in 1-3 without a chance for Marcelino Erauso to make any attempt to save it. Nardo Abadia kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. Arotza Abajas in the 94thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Marcelino Erauso, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After a rather tough play, Kalatakaya F.C.'s Etxahun Abastas got a free kick in the 95th minute. Hipolito Abadie sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The Kalatakaya F.C. supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Kalatakaya F.C. would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.