U18 World League

Estadio Ciénega
Spectators: 7996 (Terracing: 5998, Seating: 1839, VIP seats: 159) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Modestas Merkelis started the match with the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ildefonso Frechoso in the 2nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Karolis Badauskas prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 5 minutes into the match, Absoliut's goalkeeper Karolis Badauskas had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Romulo Nahia. Marius Zybartas might have been able to make a better finish in the 7th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Romeo Benvide. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Marius Zybartas ran back to his position shaking his head. Romeo Benvide made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Modestas Merkelis in the 7th minute of play. When Pilar FC's Romulo Nahia in the 19th minute got a chance for a shot 19th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Absoliut's goalie prevented a goal. After 21 played minutes Absoliut got a freekick which was hit by Artūras Miežys. Pilar FC's Freddy Emenon shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 22nd minute of play. The shot was stopped by Karolis Badauskas but with some difficulty. After 23 played minutes Absoliut got a freekick which was hit by Sigitas Barasa. 25 minutes into the match, Pilar FC's goal looked a bit too open when Modestas Merkelis came free, but Romeo Benvide reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sigitas Barasa in the 28th minute of play forced Pilar FC's goalkeeper Romeo Benvide to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 30 minutes into the game, Sigitas Barasa cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Romeo Benvide was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Romeo Benvide made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sigitas Barasa in the 35th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Luciano Millan's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Karolis Badauskas was relentless in the 39th minute of the game. After 42 played minutes Absoliut got a freekick which was hit by Kęstutis Murauskis. Eriberto Lesardo kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match.

The wind increased when Romulo Nahia made the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Absoliut getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Skirmantas Skrebys hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ildefonso Frechoso in the 59th minute of play forced Absoliut's goalkeeper Karolis Badauskas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Karolis Badauskas came out of the goal in the 60th minute to try and stop a shot by Pilar FC's Ildefonso Frechoso. But to his dismay, Ildefonso Frechoso quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. The Pilar FC fans' excitement grew in the 66th match minute when Pilar FC's Ildefonso Frechoso looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 69th minute, Absoliut's Sigitas Barasa ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Romeo Benvide. Romeo Benvide yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-2. Eriberto Lesardo hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. Marijus Murauskis kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Karolis Badauskas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Romulo Nahia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 88th minute, Absoliut's Sigitas Barasa dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-4. 91 minutes into the game, Modestas Merkelis recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Romeo Benvide. Modestas Merkelis showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-5. The Pilar FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Absoliut were clearly better and deserved to take the win.