U18 World League

Nou Fortín Guanipa
Spectators: 7660 (Terracing: 5747, Seating: 1761, VIP seats: 152) Alberto Tróia started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Celedonio Rasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Iuri Arruda, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Celedonio Rasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Tróia in the 5th minute of play. Celedonio Rasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Tróia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. ATHLETICO PRaiano's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by José Paulo Almeida in the 6th minute. César Severo was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Celedonio Rasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from César Severo, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. After 17 minutes, Aílton Faria mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the ATHLETICO PRaiano and the FERRABARCA FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 18th minute of the match Julen Hoyuelos sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Arlindo Romero skillfully saved the ball. In the 19th minute Vicente Rosello suffered a foot injury and had to be helped off the field. Pedro Paulo Vidal charged in rather forcefully in the 19th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Pedro Paulo Vidal the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 22nd minute, Iuri Arruda left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The ATHLETICO PRaiano fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. The audience was convinced that Sandalio Masdeu's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Arlindo Romero was relentless in the 30th minute of the game. 31 minutes into the game, ATHLETICO PRaiano's Iuri Arruda nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Celedonio Rasa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Gugu Leme hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. If Orlin Aguilar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Celedonio Rasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alberto Tróia, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. In the 44th match minute, FERRABARCA FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sandalio Masdeu to maneuver through the defense. Orlin Aguilar hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. Arlindo Romero was out of position in the 48 minute of play, and Julen Hoyuelos capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Julen Hoyuelos really showed his touch with that goal: 2-2. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Erramu Echarriza to strike the kick off in the second half. Celedonio Rasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iuri Arruda, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. 55 minutes into the game, ATHLETICO PRaiano's Renato Pena nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Celedonio Rasa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-3. In the 67th minute, Pedro Paulo Vidal hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, ATHLETICO PRaiano's Gugu Leme got a free kick in the 73rd minute. 76 minutes into the game, Iuri Arruda recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Celedonio Rasa. Iuri Arruda showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-4. Gugu Leme's late challenge caught a FERRABARCA FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Gugu Leme helped the player get up and apologised. Gugu Leme kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. Gugu Leme received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Celedonio Rasa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of ATHLETICO PRaiano booed when FERRABARCA FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Celino Tobalina didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience was convinced that Iuri Arruda's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Celedonio Rasa was relentless in the 83rd minute of the game. If Renato Pena had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Julen Hoyuelos fell near the penalty area in the 92nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FERRABARCA FC's protests and gave Julen Hoyuelos a yellow card for diving instead. In the 92nd minute, Julen Hoyuelos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Celedonio Rasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iuri Arruda, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute. The FERRABARCA FC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching ATHLETICO PRaiano's performance. The match ended with a win for ATHLETICO PRaiano.