U18 World League

Toca da Cobra
Spectators: 7496 (Terracing: 5623, Seating: 1724, VIP seats: 149) Gabriel-Alejandro Batistuta struck a weak shot in the 3rd minute. Rodrigo Galão didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Belgrano LOS PIRATAS. Hernani Bastos kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. In the 11th minute the ball was on its way in behind Urutu F.C.'s goalkeeper Rodrigo Galão, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 16 minutes of play, Belgrano LOS PIRATAS's Gabriel-Alejandro Batistuta made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Rodrigo Galão was left in no man's land by his defense there! After having played for 20 minutes, Gabriel-Alejandro Batistuta managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Belgrano LOS PIRATAS's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gabriel-Alejandro Batistuta was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Damián Martínez made a fantastic save in the 26th minute, when Hernani Valies sent off a good shot on target. Hector Jacaré could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 28th minute of the match, but Damián Martínez made a huge save. Gabriel-Alejandro Batistuta's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rodrigo Galão read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 36th minute of play. In the 37th minute Fábio Duarte shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Damián Martínez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 40th minute Gabriel-Alejandro Batistuta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rodrigo Galão saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 42 played minutes Belgrano LOS PIRATAS got a freekick which was hit by Alejo Elizardo. After the first half Belgrano LOS PIRATAS were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Hector Jacaré to strike the kick off in the second half. An unexpected shot in the 58th minute by Gabriel-Alejandro Batistuta got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. After 60 minutes of play, Belgrano LOS PIRATAS's Gabriel-Alejandro Batistuta made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Rodrigo Galão was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 63rd match minute, Urutu F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rodrigo Jacinto to maneuver through the defense. Rodrigo Galão made a fantastic save in the 64th minute, when Alejo Elizardo sent off a good shot on target. After 65 minutes Urutu F.C.'s defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Gabriel-Alejandro Batistuta who took care of the corner kick. Belgrano LOS PIRATAS's Gabriel-Alejandro Batistuta was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Rodrigo Galão in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. When Telmo Zarra fell near the penalty area in the 67th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Belgrano LOS PIRATAS's protests and gave Telmo Zarra a yellow card for diving instead. Damián Martínez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hernani Valies in the 73rd minute of the match. In the 74th match minute, Urutu F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Evaristo Godinho to maneuver through the defense. In the 76th minute the ball was on its way in behind Urutu F.C.'s goalkeeper Rodrigo Galão, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The supporters of Urutu F.C. booed when Belgrano LOS PIRATAS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Venancio Cilio didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 81st minute, Silverio Froylan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Evaristo Godinho fell near the penalty area in the 91st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Urutu F.C.'s protests and gave Evaristo Godinho a yellow card for diving instead. In the 90th minute, one of Urutu F.C.:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Urutu F.C.. After 98 played minutes Belgrano LOS PIRATAS got a freekick which was hit by Gabriel-Alejandro Batistuta. In the 98th minute, Belgrano LOS PIRATAS's Gabriel-Alejandro Batistuta fired away a free kick that almost went in the goal. Rodrigo Galão was prepared for the shot, but didn't have to make a play as the shot flew over the goal. When the final whistle sounded Belgrano LOS PIRATAS left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Urutu F.C..