U18 World League

Tita Mattiussi
Spectators: 7886 (Terracing: 5915, Seating: 1814, VIP seats: 157) Cristobal Silvanito hit a great freekick 2 minutes into the match. Danijel Subašić took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emanuel Kinsen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cristobal Silvanito blasted a shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Danijel Subašić having to make a save. After 14 played minutes Alzaga FC got a freekick which was hit by Hector Peio. Jorge Nesto made an important save on a dangerous shot by Donato Senen in the 15th minute. Danijel Subašić made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Severo Gilen in the 16th minute of play. Alzaga FC were awarded a corner in the 18th minute after Spams's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Emanuel Kinsen took the corner. The corner ended in Emanuel Kinsen almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Spams's Danijel Subašić did a great save. Danijel Subašić showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristobal Silvanito, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. After 20 played minutes Spams got a freekick which was hit by Salvador Petri. 2-0 became the score in the 26th minute when Bosco Balaban elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Alzaga FC's Jorge Nesto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bosco Balaban in the 32nd minute of play. Danijel Subašić showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emanuel Kinsen in the 34th minute of the match. Romulo Eli received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Jorge Nesto tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

Spams made a substitution. Aquiles Maties replaced Romulo Eli. After 57 minutes, Nestor Umea mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Spams and the Alzaga FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. 59 minutes had been played when some careless play by Spams's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Emanuel Kinsen was slow to take the kick. During this time Alzaga FC's players had a chance to rest. Severo Gilen was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. In the 61st minute, Aquiles Maties made a precise shot to the right of Jorge Nesto. Alzaga FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-0. 64 minutes into the match, Spams's goalkeeper Danijel Subašić had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Emanuel Kinsen. The audience thought a goal was coming when Emanuel Kinsen got free with Danijel Subašić in the 68th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Alzaga FC's Jorge Nesto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bosco Balaban in the 71st minute of play. Jorge Nesto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aquiles Maties, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. In the 74th minute, Aquiles Maties made a precise shot to the right of Jorge Nesto. Alzaga FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-0. After a rather tough play, Alzaga FC's Severo Gilen got a free kick in the 79th minute. 81 minutes into the game, Alzaga FC's Emanuel Kinsen nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Danijel Subašić made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-1. Evaristo Joanes hit a great freekick 84 minutes into the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Abelardo Urbasa during the 92nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Spams booed when Alzaga FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abelardo Urbasa didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jorge Nesto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bosco Balaban in the 96th minute of the match. Abelardo Urbasa was shown his second yellow card after 97 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bosco Balaban in the 100th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jorge Nesto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Spams fans cheered their team off the field, for while Alzaga FC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.