U18 World League

José Sand
Spectators: 10869 (Terracing: 8152, Seating: 2500, VIP seats: 217) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Simon Gutierrez kicked off to start the match. Cyprian Podolski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Simon Gutierrez in the 4th minute of the match. After 8 minutes, Benjamin Romano mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Acercate Y Patea de Lejos and the SS SuperSonics players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of SS SuperSonics booed when Acercate Y Patea de Lejos was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Benjamin Romano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Enzo Firmo was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 10 minutes into the match. 11 minutes into the game, SS SuperSonics's Tadeusz Radzyminski nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Primitivo Tiso made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Tadeusz Radzyminski fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Primitivo Tiso having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tadeusz Radzyminski in the 18th minute of play forced Acercate Y Patea de Lejos's goalkeeper Primitivo Tiso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 25 minutes into the match, Acercate Y Patea de Lejos's goal looked a bit too open when Tadeusz Radzyminski came free, but Primitivo Tiso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of SS SuperSonics booed when Acercate Y Patea de Lejos was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Conrado Manny didn't get a good kick on the ball. Primitivo Tiso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tadeusz Radzyminski in the 28th minute of play. Primitivo Tiso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tadeusz Radzyminski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gabriel Isusko recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 36th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Herbert Pazura sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some careless play in the Acercate Y Patea de Lejos defense, Tadeusz Radzyminski kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Primitivo Tiso. The Acercate Y Patea de Lejos fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Primitivo Tiso should have stopped the shot. The supporters of SS SuperSonics booed when Acercate Y Patea de Lejos was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ulises Argider didn't get a good kick on the ball. After the first half SS SuperSonics were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Herbert Pazura to make the kick off. Primitivo Tiso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Herbert Pazura in the 57th minute of the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Tadeusz Radzyminski kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Primitivo Tiso. That made the score 0-3 in the 58 minute of play. 63 minutes into the game, Simon Gutierrez was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Acercate Y Patea de Lejos's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave SS SuperSonics the free kick. Acercate Y Patea de Lejos made a substitution. Leonel Abilio replaced Gabriel Isusko. Simon Gutierrez hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. After 66 played minutes Acercate Y Patea de Lejos got a freekick which was hit by Simon Gutierrez. SS SuperSonics's Gucci Gangstad was substituted for Tadeusz Radzyminski. In the 68th minute, Simon Gutierrez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bogumil Ludwa struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Primitivo Tiso didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SS SuperSonics. In the 75th minute of the match, Gucci Gangstad got a very nice opportunity to score, but Primitivo Tiso was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Primitivo Tiso made a fantastic save in the 81st minute, when Gucci Gangstad sent off a good shot on target. 93 minutes into the match, SS SuperSonics's Gucci Gangstad sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Primitivo Tiso narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The SS SuperSonics supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing SS SuperSonics would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.