U18 World League

El Coliseo EAS
Spectators: 7455 (Terracing: 5592, Seating: 1714, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Natalio Laurin got the match started through his kick off. 3 minutes into the match, Matadores FC's goalkeeper Paulo da Silva had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Natalio Laurin. Moisés Godoi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Natalio Laurin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 16th minute Alex Félix shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cecilio Refugio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 17th minute, Javier Ostots hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cachiyuyo EAS's Cecilio Refugio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carlos Valle in the 18th minute of play. Cecilio Refugio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Moisés Godoi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 25 played minutes Matadores FC got a freekick which was hit by Alberto Quadros. Arnoldo Weterio took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 26th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Paulo da Silva. Matadores FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Natalio Laurin could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 27th minute of the match, but Paulo da Silva made a huge save. Natalio Laurin kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. A throw-in in the 33rd minute of the game was made by Carlos Valle with Rafa Hoffmann as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. In the 40th minute Natalio Laurin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Paulo da Silva saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 41st match minute, Matadores FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luiz Pereira to maneuver through the defense. Alberto Quadros kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. Arnoldo Weterio took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 43rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Paulo da Silva. Matadores FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Arnoldo Weterio's late challenge caught a Matadores FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Arnoldo Weterio helped the player get up and apologised. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Moisés Godoi made the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute, Moisés Godoi got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Arnoldo Weterio kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. When Bonifacio Cutberto fell near the penalty area in the 65th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Cachiyuyo EAS's protests and gave Bonifacio Cutberto a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Cachiyuyo EAS getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Bonifacio Cutberto hit a great ball. 73 minutes into the match, Matadores FC's goal looked a bit too open when Natalio Laurin came free, but Paulo da Silva reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alex Félix sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Moisés Godoi struck a weak shot in the 79th minute. Cecilio Refugio didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Matadores FC. After a rather tough play, Matadores FC's Alberto Quadros got a free kick in the 82nd minute. Alberto Calvino recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Natalio Laurin came up free with the goalie in the 90th minute, the Cachiyuyo EAS 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 Natalio Laurin couldn't finish the play. In the 94th match minute, Cachiyuyo EAS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Natalio Laurin to maneuver through the defense.