U18 World League

FCNM Beto Acosta
Spectators: 7528 (Terracing: 5647, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) Godfredo Marcones started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. The supporters of LIVIOFOREVER booed when A.F Cuervos Azulgranas was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jaime Elazar didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ferruccio Alberico in the 4th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jose Vitin saved A.F Cuervos Azulgranas from getting behind. Godfredo Marcones might have been able to make a better finish in the 11th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Emanuele Lucentini. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Godfredo Marcones ran back to his position shaking his head. Daniele Tenaglia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 15th minute. Jose Vitin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jose Vitin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alessio Bobbio, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. In the 19th minute, A.F Cuervos Azulgranas's Godfredo Marcones dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ferruccio Alberico in the 23rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jose Vitin saved A.F Cuervos Azulgranas from getting behind. 25 minutes into the match, LIVIOFOREVER's goal looked a bit too open when Godfredo Marcones came free, but Emanuele Lucentini reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ercole Ansoldi blasted a shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Jose Vitin having to make a save. The supporters of A.F Cuervos Azulgranas booed when LIVIOFOREVER was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alessio Bobbio didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alessio Bobbio in the 33rd minute of play forced A.F Cuervos Azulgranas's goalkeeper Jose Vitin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 35 minutes into the game, LIVIOFOREVER's Ferruccio Alberico nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jose Vitin made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. In the 37th minute, Ercole Ansoldi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 46 minutes into the match, LIVIOFOREVER's Ferruccio Alberico sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jose Vitin narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Jose Vitin was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Ferruccio Alberico showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-2 in the 52 minute of play. Aristides Fagondo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Emanuele Lucentini tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A.F Cuervos Azulgranas's Jose Vitin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ferruccio Alberico in the 59th minute of play. LIVIOFOREVER's Emanuele Lucentini played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Godfredo Marcones in the 64th minute of play. Emanuele Lucentini stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Godfredo Marcones's shot from short distance in the 65th minute. Emanuele Lucentini took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Godfredo Marcones, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Godfredo Marcones in the 76th minute of play forced LIVIOFOREVER's goalkeeper Emanuele Lucentini to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 77 minutes into the game, Cosimo Bartolucci recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Jose Vitin. Cosimo Bartolucci showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-3. In the 82ndth minute of the game Godfredo Marcones who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but LIVIOFOREVER's Emanuele Lucentini was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Aristides Fagondo kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. When LIVIOFOREVER's Ferruccio Alberico in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye A.F Cuervos Azulgranas's goalie prevented a goal. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. LIVIOFOREVER had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.