U18 World League

Guaruchal
Spectators: 7684 (Terracing: 5764, Seating: 1767, VIP seats: 153) Alvoha FC's Geronimo Maule started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Ermegildo Orlondo kicked well hit freekick during the 2nd minute of the match. Ya Perdimos F.C.'s Gelmiro Medeiros got a good chance for a goal in the 3rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Ya Perdimos F.C.'s Xavon Michelena got a free kick in the 6th minute. In the 7th minute of the match Serafino Pere shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Eutor Pineros showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. The referee felt a red card was in order, 9 minutes into the game, when Serafino Pere put in a rough tackle. 9 minutes into the game, one of Alvoha FC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. 11 minutes into the match, Gelacio Viya notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Alvoha FC's Valentin Garaile. Valentin Garaile was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 14 minutes into the match, Alvoha FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gelmiro Medeiros came free, but Valentin Garaile reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nabar Frontera could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 17th minute of the match, but Valentin Garaile made a huge save. Ermegildo Orlondo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Alvoha FC's zone, Gelmiro Medeiros stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Valentin Garaile came out of the goal and Gelmiro Medeiros tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Geronimo Maule kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. A collision led to Ya Perdimos F.C. getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Lluques Guisla hit a great ball. In the 44th minute, Henric Santos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Gelmiro Medeiros stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Henric Santos hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. In the 54th minute, Gelmiro Medeiros got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 56th minute, Gelmiro Medeiros hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Geronimo Maule sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Ermegildo Orlondo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 58th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The audience was convinced that Gelmiro Medeiros's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Valentin Garaile was relentless in the 68th minute of the game. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Marco Balcells in the 90th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Valentin Garaile saved Alvoha FC from getting behind. Henric Santos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Valentin Garaile tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 93 played minutes Ya Perdimos F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Xavon Michelena. In the 95th minute, Ermegildo Orlondo ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Eutor Pineros was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.