U18 World League

Roberto Benvido
Spectators: 7779 (Terracing: 5835, Seating: 1789, VIP seats: 155) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Lorenz Cedron got the match started through his kick off. Lorenz Cedron struck a weak shot in the 5th minute. Antonio Gagriel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AJ Juventus FC. Antonio Gagriel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pello Alamon in the 7th minute of play. Pello Alamon struck a weak shot in the 9th minute. Antonio Gagriel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AJ Juventus FC. 11 minutes into the match, Wilfredo Garin notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of AJ Juventus FC's Xian Aliprando. Xian Aliprando was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. AJ Juventus FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 14th minute, when Cleto Rodas scored to the left of an out of position Xian Aliprando, making the score, 2-0. Antonio Gagriel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lorenz Cedron, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. Pello Alamon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 25th minute. Antonio Gagriel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Pietro Serans hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hilario Rufo in the 31st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Xian Aliprando saved AJ Juventus FC from getting behind. Xian Aliprando showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cleto Rodas, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. In the 36th minute, Rolando Eguen sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and AJ Juventus FC's Xian Aliprando didn't even have to move. Joaquin Montrelle sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When AJ Juventus FC's Lorenz Cedron in the 40th minute got a chance for a shot 40th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye La Vieja Guarida FC's goalie prevented a goal. Gaudencio Valente hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Wilfredo Garin was the one to do the kick off. Xian Aliprando took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cleto Rodas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of La Vieja Guarida FC booed when AJ Juventus FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pietro Serans didn't get a good kick on the ball. Xian Aliprando showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cleto Rodas, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. 56 minutes into the game, La Vieja Guarida FC's Cleto Rodas nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Xian Aliprando made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. In the 71st minute, Pietro Serans hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. La Vieja Guarida FC's Wilfredo Garin got a good chance for a goal in the 73rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of La Vieja Guarida FC booed when AJ Juventus FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lorenz Cedron didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 76th minute, Wilfredo Garin ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Xian Aliprando was frozen by the shot and now it was 4-1. Xian Aliprando made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wilfredo Garin in the 82nd minute of play. 84 minutes had been played when some careless play by AJ Juventus FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Rolando Eguen was slow to take the kick. During this time La Vieja Guarida FC's players had a chance to rest. The corner led La Vieja Guarida FC's Rolando Eguen to fire away a dangerous shot which Xian Aliprando despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. When Pello Alamon fell near the penalty area in the 85th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored AJ Juventus FC's protests and gave Pello Alamon a yellow card for diving instead. In the 86th minute, Pello Alamon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 88th match minute, AJ Juventus FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Remigio Cemborain to maneuver through the defense. In the 90th minute Cleto Rodas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Xian Aliprando saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Goizeder Pañalosa got free with Antonio Gagriel in the 95th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. La Vieja Guarida FC had won after a very even match.