U18 World League

Charcas
Spectators: 7682 (Terracing: 5762, Seating: 1767, VIP seats: 153) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Cresconio Abella got the match started through his kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Boni Abeita got free with Orlando Leoiar in the 5th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 8 played minutes Equipo got a freekick which was hit by Ildefonso Celino. The long shot by Evangelista Abad in the 9th minute really tested Orlando Leoiar's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Orlando Leoiar made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cresconio Abella in the 10th minute. Cordaryal Abello hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. A collision led to Equipo getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Leonardo Jaume hit a great ball. 22 minutes into the match, Equipo's goalkeeper Orlando Leoiar had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cresconio Abella. 25 minutes into the match, Equipo's goal looked a bit too open when Austin Abaunza came free, but Orlando Leoiar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 26 minutes, Boni Abeita managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Chuquisaca's supporters crossed their fingers, but Boni Abeita was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. A hard shot 28 in the game by Cresconio Abella from a close distance when the talented Orlando Leoiar managed to make a qualified save. Equipo's players were relieved. When Sebastian Gabon fell near the penalty area in the 30th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Equipo's protests and gave Sebastian Gabon a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Equipo getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Sebastian Gabon hit a great ball. Equipo's Orlando Leoiar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cresconio Abella in the 34th minute of play. In the 38th minute Sebastian Gabon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Evaristo Abadia saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Evangelista Abad hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. Isidro Abalos lost his temper 55 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. The goalkeeper, Evaristo Abadia, was totally fooled by Equipo's Prospero Leobardo, who 57 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ildefonso Celino got free with Evaristo Abadia in the 62nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After having played for 65 minutes, Duardo Abadie managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Chuquisaca's supporters crossed their fingers, but Duardo Abadie was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Cresconio Abella had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Leonardo Jaume hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 74th minute, Cresconio Abella managed to get in a good position for a shot. Chuquisaca's supporters rose to their feet, but Cresconio Abella was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Orlando Leoiar breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Alonzo Barros's late challenge caught a Chuquisaca's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Alonzo Barros helped the player get up and apologised. Boni Abeita struck a weak shot in the 78th minute. Orlando Leoiar didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Chuquisaca. Alonzo Barros kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cresconio Abella in the 96th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Orlando Leoiar prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Equipo's Leonardo Jaume got a free kick in the 97th minute. 98 minutes into the match, Chuquisaca's Evangelista Abad broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Equipo's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.