U18 World League

MANDALARENA
Spectators: 7710 (Terracing: 5784, Seating: 1773, VIP seats: 153) The supporters of Marquês de Herval booed when ALPUJARRAS LIBRE was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Curro Huarte didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ekialde Etxeberria kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. In the 4th minute of the match Sílvio Luís de Salles shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ricart Gasso showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Marquês de Herval's Sílvio Luís de Salles was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Ricart Gasso in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Juarês de Amaral made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Curro Huarte in the 16th minute of play. In the 20th minute Curro Huarte shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Juarês de Amaral saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 21 minutes into the match, Marquês de Herval's goalkeeper Juarês de Amaral had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Seve Feria. After 22 played minutes Marquês de Herval got a freekick which was hit by João Francisco Fernandes. Sindo Fernandez who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 23rdth minute tested the skills of Juarês de Amaral when he managed to save the team from getting behind. When Sindo Fernandez got free in front of the goal in the 23rd minute he wasn't very focused and chipped the ball just over the goal. Juarês de Amaral was delighted since he was out of position and the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. 25 minutes into the game, Seve Feria recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Juarês de Amaral. Seve Feria showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. In the 28th minute Baltazar Gaúcho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ricart Gasso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 38th minute of the match, Curro Huarte tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Juarês de Amaral saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. 44 minutes into the match, Marquês de Herval's goal looked a bit too open when Curro Huarte came free, but Juarês de Amaral reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Sindo Fernandez made a kick off. Juarês de Amaral showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Iyan Sainz in the 52nd minute of the match. In the 57th minute, Seve Feria made a precise shot to the right of Juarês de Amaral. Marquês de Herval's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-0. After some careless play in the Marquês de Herval defense, Sindo Fernandez kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Juarês de Amaral. The Marquês de Herval fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Juarês de Amaral should have stopped the shot. After a rather tough play, ALPUJARRAS LIBRE's Iyan Sainz got a free kick in the 66th minute. Juarês de Amaral made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Curro Huarte in the 72nd minute of play. In the 73rd minute, Sindo Fernandez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Curro Huarte in the 76th minute of play forced Marquês de Herval's goalkeeper Juarês de Amaral to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Marquês de Herval getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Reginaldo Furlan hit a great ball. Juarês de Amaral showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sindo Fernandez, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Castel Morales's late challenge caught a Marquês de Herval's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Castel Morales helped the player get up and apologised. In the 84th match minute, ALPUJARRAS LIBRE was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Castel Morales to maneuver through the defense. Ricart Gasso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Baltazar Gaúcho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ricart Gasso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Baltazar Gaúcho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 96 minutes into the match, ALPUJARRAS LIBRE's Iyan Sainz sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Juarês de Amaral narrowly saved just below the crossbar. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. ALPUJARRAS LIBRE had played much better football throughout.