U18 World League

® El Monumental ®
Spectators: 7631 (Terracing: 5724, Seating: 1755, VIP seats: 152) Humberto Etxahun might have been able to make a better finish in the 5th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Baltasar Crispo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Humberto Etxahun ran back to his position shaking his head. Humberto Etxahun came free with the goalkeeper in the 5th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Baltasar Crispo could save by the left post. Iker Che hit a great freekick 5 minutes into the match. In the 6th minute of the match, Romulo Elazar tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Baltasar Crispo saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. 8 minutes into the match, River Plate ® 9-12's goal looked a bit too open when Abel Quinteros came free, but Adolfo Sandaili reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, • El Croacia fobal club •'s Baltasar Crispo got control of the ball when Humberto Etxahun tried to sneak it across the goal line. A collision led to • El Croacia fobal club • getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Teodoro Firman hit a great ball. In the 14th minute of the match Humberto Etxahun sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Baltasar Crispo skillfully saved the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hernan Cresitobalo in the 15th minute of play forced • El Croacia fobal club •'s goalkeeper Baltasar Crispo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 20th minute of the match, Romulo Elazar got a very nice opportunity to score, but Baltasar Crispo was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Severino Librado hit a great freekick 21 minutes into the match. The audience was convinced that Romulo Elazar's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Baltasar Crispo was relentless in the 26th minute of the game. • El Croacia fobal club •'s Baltasar Crispo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luis Gutierrez in the 28th minute of play. Baltasar Crispo made a fantastic save in the 30th minute, when Rodolfo Raitin sent off a good shot on target. 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.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Abel Quinteros was the one to do the kick off. Florencio Lehen's late challenge caught a • El Croacia fobal club •'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Florencio Lehen helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of • El Croacia fobal club • booed when River Plate ® 9-12 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Florencio Lehen didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ruperto Lico sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ruperto Lico sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, • El Croacia fobal club •'s Rolando Silvanito got a free kick in the 58th minute. In the 62nd minute, Romulo Elazar left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The River Plate ® 9-12 fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. In the 66th match minute, • El Croacia fobal club • was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nacho Montero to maneuver through the defense. Baltasar Crispo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Romulo Elazar, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. Iker Che hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. In the 78th minute, Romulo Elazar made a precise shot to the right of Baltasar Crispo. • El Croacia fobal club •'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. After a rather tough play, • El Croacia fobal club •'s Angelo Lizer got a free kick in the 84th minute. Baltasar Crispo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Romulo Elazar in the 88th minute of play. Adolfo Sandaili was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Abel Quinteros showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-1 in the 91 minute of play. Baltasar Crispo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jonas Ortzi in the 95th minute of play. When the referee ended the match the River Plate ® 9-12 players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.