U18 World League

Lucas E. Abalos
Spectators: 7776 (Terracing: 5833, Seating: 1788, VIP seats: 155) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Fulgencio Shepherd got the match started through his kick off. Ricardo Sindo hit a great freekick 5 minutes into the match. In the 7th minute, Jairo Ikatz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Milton Giménez could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 8th minute of the match, but Delmiro Quilino made a huge save. Juan Christobal charged in rather forcefully in the 14th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Juan Christobal the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Abuba Akotonon FC booed when SPORTIVO BELLA VISTA SBV was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Juan Christobal didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Fulgencio Shepherd had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Celedonio Domingues kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. With 19 minutes on the clock, Blas-Armando Giunta commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After 20 played minutes Abuba Akotonon FC got a freekick which was hit by Blas-Armando Giunta. SPORTIVO BELLA VISTA SBV's Delmiro Quilino played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fausto Abarca in the 24th minute of play. After 40 played minutes SPORTIVO BELLA VISTA SBV got a freekick which was hit by Celedonio Indalecio. 43 minutes into the match, SPORTIVO BELLA VISTA SBV's goal looked a bit too open when Fulgencio Shepherd came free, but Delmiro Quilino reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 47 played minutes Abuba Akotonon FC got a freekick which was hit by Haroldo Suarez. When SPORTIVO BELLA VISTA SBV's Severo Hanni in the 48th minute got a chance for a shot 48th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Abuba Akotonon FC's goalie prevented a goal. 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.

The wind increased when Severo Hanni made the kick off in the second half. Celedonio Domingues took the ball and in the 52 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Benicio Txeru. Benicio Txeru dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. A collision led to SPORTIVO BELLA VISTA SBV getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Ricardo Sindo hit a great ball. Juan Christobal scored 0-2 in the 58th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Benicio Txeru, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 61st minute Severo Hanni shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Benicio Txeru saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to SPORTIVO BELLA VISTA SBV getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Benedicto Atauri hit a great ball. Benedicto Atauri kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fulgencio Shepherd in the 71st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Delmiro Quilino saved SPORTIVO BELLA VISTA SBV from getting behind. Benicio Txeru was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Severo Hanni showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-3 in the 80 minute of play. Benicio Txeru showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Severo Hanni, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. Abuba Akotonon FC's Benicio Txeru proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 87th minute of the match, managed to save Abuba Akotonon FC from getting a goal against them. Severo Hanni did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 0-4 to the left of a surprised Benicio Txeru 87 minutes into the match. A collision led to SPORTIVO BELLA VISTA SBV getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Ignacio Pio hit a great ball. Fulgencio Shepherd sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. SPORTIVO BELLA VISTA SBV's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.