U18 World League

Alberto J. Armando
Spectators: 7482 (Terracing: 5613, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Faustino Kelemen kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nicolas Burutzagi in the 3rd minute of play forced Vamo A Calmarno's goalkeeper Leonardo Gonzalez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Leonardo Gonzalez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Robustiano Clementi, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Leonardo Gonzalez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Federico Insúa in the 8th minute of play. 11 minutes into the match, Vamo A Calmarno's goal looked a bit too open when Urbano Nuñez came free, but Leonardo Gonzalez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Leonardo Gonzalez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Robustiano Clementi in the 13th minute of play. Vamo A Calmarno's Leonardo Gonzalez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Federico Insúa in the 15th minute of play. The supporters of Quitilipi booed when Vamo A Calmarno was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Americo Christobal didn't get a good kick on the ball. Leonardo Gonzalez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Federico Insúa in the 22nd minute of play. Leonardo Gonzalez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Urbano Nuñez in the 23rd minute of play. After having played for 27 minutes, Faustino Kelemen managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Vamo A Calmarno's supporters crossed their fingers, but Faustino Kelemen was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Faustino Kelemen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 30th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Nicolas Burutzagi's late challenge caught a Vamo A Calmarno's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Nicolas Burutzagi helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Quitilipi's Nicolas Burutzagi got a free kick in the 39th minute. Leonardo Gonzalez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Urbano Nuñez, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. Leonardo Gonzalez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Urbano Nuñez in the 47th minute of play. 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 Federico Insúa made the kick off in the second half. Faustino Kelemen struck a weak shot in the 51st minute. Guaberto Cebo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Vamo A Calmarno. Faustino Kelemen fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Guaberto Cebo having to interfere. After having played for 54 minutes, Felix Berdaitz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Vamo A Calmarno's supporters crossed their fingers, but Felix Berdaitz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Felix Berdaitz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Guaberto Cebo having to interfere. If Faustino Kelemen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Felix Berdaitz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Guaberto Cebo having to interfere. 66 minutes into the match, Vamo A Calmarno's goalkeeper Leonardo Gonzalez had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Federico Insúa. An unexpectedly hard shot by Urbano Nuñez in the 70th minute of play forced Vamo A Calmarno's goalkeeper Leonardo Gonzalez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 72nd match minute, Quitilipi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Urbano Nuñez to maneuver through the defense. In the 73rd minute, Leandro Guillelme 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. In the 74th minute, Urbano Nuñez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Faustino Kelemen recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 75th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Quitilipi's Guaberto Cebo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Faustino Kelemen in the 81st minute of play. With a little luck, Vamo A Calmarno's Leonardo Gonzalez got control of the ball when Urbano Nuñez tried to sneak it across the goal line. Guaberto Cebo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Faustino Kelemen in the 86th minute of play. Jairo Gartzen kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. When Faustino Kelemen came up free with the goalie in the 93rd minute, the Vamo A Calmarno 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 Faustino Kelemen couldn't finish the play. After a rather tough play, Vamo A Calmarno's Rafael Donostia got a free kick in the 95th minute. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.