U18 World League

Joaquin F. A Delgado
Spectators: 7755 (Terracing: 5818, Seating: 1783, VIP seats: 154) In the 4th minute Luís Fábio Machado shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aureliano Socorro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 5th minute, Pedro Rufo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Delmiro Ugutz during the 8th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to COSQUIN SFC getting a freekick after 8 minutes play. Delmiro Ugutz hit a great ball. In the 10th minute, Delmiro Ugutz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 14th minute, Ismael Nofre hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Roberto Gerber recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 15th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Jeronimo Gil scored 1-0 in the 20th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Leopoldo Cerezo, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 22 minutes into the game, Baldomero Salvatore was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. COSQUIN SFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave 100 Chance the free kick. After 22 played minutes COSQUIN SFC got a freekick which was hit by Baldomero Salvatore. Elias Monte was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 23 minutes into the match. In a very dangerous position, a player in COSQUIN SFC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 23rd minute. Penalty! The referee gave 100 Chance a penalty, 25 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Vicente Nogueira, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of COSQUIN SFC's Aureliano Socorro. 1-1. 29 minutes into the match, 100 Chance's goal looked a bit too open when Jeronimo Gil came free, but Leopoldo Cerezo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of COSQUIN SFC booed when 100 Chance was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Oscar Tande didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 33rd minute of the match, Lucio Pancho got a very nice opportunity to score, but Leopoldo Cerezo was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Pedro Rufo during the 36th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to COSQUIN SFC getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Pedro Rufo hit a great ball. After 40 minutes, Paulino Juvenal mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the COSQUIN SFC and the 100 Chance players grew even worse after the yellow card. Paulino Juvenal hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. Aureliano Socorro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nelsinho do Nascimento in the 46th minute of the match. In the 47th minute the ball was on its way in behind 100 Chance's goalkeeper Leopoldo Cerezo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Roberto Gerber made the kick off in the second half. Leopoldo Cerezo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jeronimo Gil in the 56th minute of play. Aureliano Socorro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luís Fábio Machado, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. In the 60th minute, one of 100 Chance:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for 100 Chance. Carmelo Abeita charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Carmelo Abeita the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Carmelo Abeita hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. In the 78th match minute, COSQUIN SFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lucio Pancho to maneuver through the defense. Aureliano Socorro was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Roberto Gerber showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-3 in the 79 minute of play. Thiago Luz kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. In the 97th minute Jeronimo Gil shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Leopoldo Cerezo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Chants of 100 Chance echoed around the stadium as the match drew to a close. Supporters and players were both delighted with the win, as COSQUIN SFC had held the ball for most of the match.