U18 World League

Estadio Cun Magno
Spectators: 7709 (Terracing: 5783, Seating: 1773, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Cristian Quinto made the kick off which started today's match. After some fancy dribbling in the 7th minute, Aquilino Herena managed to get in a good position for a shot. Curumalán AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Aquilino Herena was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Norbert Matela breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Cristian Quintos short, quick shot in the 8thth minute got Norbert Matela to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After a rather tough play, 11ABRASIL's Barnaba Skarpiak got a free kick in the 9th minute. After a defensive mix-up in 11ABRASIL's zone, Gabriel Brun stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Norbert Matela came out of the goal and Gabriel Brun tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Filip Dylla kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. Aquilino Herena blasted a shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Norbert Matela having to make a save. In the 34th minute Cristian Quinto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Norbert Matela saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 38th minute, Cristian Quinto made a precise shot to the right of Norbert Matela. 11ABRASIL's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. After 42 played minutes 11ABRASIL got a freekick which was hit by Daniel Lizewski. 11ABRASIL's Norbert Matela played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Quinto in the 43rd minute of play. When Ziemowit Ludwa fell near the penalty area in the 43rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored 11ABRASIL's protests and gave Ziemowit Ludwa a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, 11ABRASIL's Ziemowit Ludwa got a free kick in the 44th minute. 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 1-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Kazimierz Skaradoski to strike the kick off in the second half. Geronimo Gabrio was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Kazimierz Skaradoski showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 53 minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Kazimierz Skaradoski kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Geronimo Gabrio. That made the score 1-2 in the 57 minute of play. After 63 minutes, Hipolito Serafo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Curumalán AFC and the 11ABRASIL players grew even worse after the yellow card. Norbert Matela made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Constantino Jakue in the 67th minute of play. In the 69th minute Cristian Quinto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Norbert Matela saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Norbert Matela showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristian Quinto, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. 77 minutes into the game, Curumalán AFC's Isaias Baudelio nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Norbert Matela made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. Norbert Matela showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristian Quinto, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. Norbert Matela showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristian Quinto, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cristian Quinto in the 95th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Norbert Matela saved 11ABRASIL from getting behind. 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.