U18 World League

Campo do Couto
Spectators: 8026 (Terracing: 6021, Seating: 1846, VIP seats: 159) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Beltran Rajoi started the match with the kick off. Los once leones Ourense's Iñaki Valines played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joaquin Rosio in the 6th minute of play. Fabio Machado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Uxio Millán sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 15th minute, Matias Florinio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Sixto Mera charged in rather forcefully in the 17th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Sixto Mera the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Los once leones Ourense getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Sixto Mera hit a great ball. After 19 played minutes Bendito Sea El Fernet got a freekick which was hit by Conrado Ourente. Luar Ribas was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 22 minutes into the match. Luar Ribas hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. Iñaki Valines showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Niceto Lluciano, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. In the 27th match minute, Los once leones Ourense was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abad Dean to maneuver through the defense. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Augusto Osasun to strike the kick off in the second half. Nemesio Firman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Uxio Millán in the 51st minute of play. Nemesio Firman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Uxio Millán, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. 62 minutes into the match, Los once leones Ourense's goalkeeper Iñaki Valines had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lorenzo Bortzaioriz. Mariano Ruiz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Nemesio Firman tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Uxio Millán struck a weak shot in the 84th minute. Nemesio Firman didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Los once leones Ourense. With a little luck, Los once leones Ourense's Iñaki Valines got control of the ball when Augusto Osasun tried to sneak it across the goal line. Gilberto Avila kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.