U18 World League

Estadio Todo Rojo
Spectators: 7481 (Terracing: 5612, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Gustavo Blazquez made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zacarias Eyague in the 3rd minute of play forced Auriolam II C.F.'s goalkeeper Illan Sirvent to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Poker de Ases ⚜️'s Zacarias Eyague got a good chance for a goal in the 6th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 7th minute the ball was on its way in behind Poker de Ases ⚜️'s goalkeeper Baldomero Frantzes, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 9th minute Bitxintxo Zamora shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Baldomero Frantzes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Auriolam II C.F.'s Illan Sirvent proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 11th minute of the match, managed to save Auriolam II C.F. from getting a goal against them. After 13 played minutes Poker de Ases ⚜️ got a freekick which was hit by Zacarias Eyague. Baldomero Frantzes didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Fran Gómez went, in the 16th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Augusto Sanchez could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 21st minute of the match, but Illan Sirvent made a huge save. After 21 minutes, Tome Bouzas mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Auriolam II C.F. and the Poker de Ases ⚜️ players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a defensive mix-up in Auriolam II C.F.'s zone, Augusto Sanchez stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Illan Sirvent came out of the goal and Augusto Sanchez tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Baldomiro Francesco hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 25th minute, Tome Bouzas managed to get in a good position for a shot. Auriolam II C.F.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Tome Bouzas was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Baldomero Frantzes breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, Auriolam II C.F.'s Bitxintxo Zamora got a free kick in the 27th minute. Illan Sirvent showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Augusto Sanchez, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. 32 minutes into the match, Poker de Ases ⚜️'s goal looked a bit too open when Cai Morado came free, but Baldomero Frantzes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Poker de Ases ⚜️'s Dante Niguel got a free kick in the 34th minute. 40 minutes into the game, Auriolam II C.F.'s Fran Gómez nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Baldomero Frantzes made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. 43 minutes into the match, Poker de Ases ⚜️'s goal looked a bit too open when Gustavo Blazquez came free, but Baldomero Frantzes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Auriolam II C.F.'s Illan Sirvent proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 46th minute of the match, managed to save Auriolam II C.F. from getting a goal against them. The Poker de Ases ⚜️ players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Auriolam II C.F. were winning 0-2.

The wind increased when Zacarias Eyague made the kick off in the second half. 51 minutes into the match, Poker de Ases ⚜️'s goal looked a bit too open when Fran Gómez came free, but Baldomero Frantzes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 51st match minute, Poker de Ases ⚜️ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Camilo Sasoin to maneuver through the defense. 63 minutes into the match, Poker de Ases ⚜️'s goalkeeper Baldomero Frantzes had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gustavo Blazquez. After 71 minutes, Severiano Xabel mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Poker de Ases ⚜️ and the Auriolam II C.F. players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Poker de Ases ⚜️ getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Godfredo Otsoko hit a great ball. The referee felt a red card was in order, 84 minutes into the game, when Severiano Xabel put in a rough tackle. In a very dangerous position, a player in Poker de Ases ⚜️ fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 83rd minute. Penalty! Baldomero Frantzes went to the wrong direction when Tome Bouzas was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Auriolam II C.F.'s zone, Baldomiro Francesco stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Illan Sirvent came out of the goal and Baldomiro Francesco tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Gustavo Blazquez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Baldomero Frantzes was out of position in the 95 minute of play, and Fran Gómez capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Fran Gómez really showed his touch with that goal: 1-4. Auriolam II C.F.'s supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.