U18 World League

NUEVA LIBERTAD
Spectators: 7511 (Terracing: 5634, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Clemente Min started the match with the kick off. After 3 played minutes Baraja Española FC got a freekick which was hit by Osvaldo Ranolfo. Clemente Min fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Amado Osmundo having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Pretorianos FC's Mario Chico got a free kick in the 7th minute. Pretorianos FC were furious when Mateo Felipillo was red carded, 10 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In the 10th minute, one of Pretorianos FC: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 Pretorianos FC. Pedro Estevon had in the 12thth minute some difficulties stopping Baldomiro Estavan's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. The supporters of Baraja Española FC booed when Pretorianos FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alonzo Lon didn't get a good kick on the ball. 17 minutes into the match, Pretorianos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Santos Mitxel came free, but Pedro Estevon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 19 minutes, Basilio Bidari mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Pretorianos FC and the Baraja Española FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 19 played minutes Pretorianos FC got a freekick which was hit by Basilio Bidari. In the 20th minute of the match Baldomiro Estavan shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Pedro Estevon showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Pedro Estevon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Osvaldo Ranolfo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Romulo Calixto kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. The supporters of Pretorianos FC booed when Baraja Española FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Santos Mitxel didn't get a good kick on the ball. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

In the 52nd match minute, Pretorianos FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Basilio Bidari to maneuver through the defense. 61 minutes into the match, Santos Mitxel had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Pedro Estevon. Pretorianos FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Santos Mitxel was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. Teodoro Kepa kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. 69 minutes into the game, Delmiro Eliu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Baraja Española FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Pretorianos FC the free kick. Roberto Nazario kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. Dionisio Calisto charged in rather forcefully in the 72nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Dionisio Calisto the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Dionisio Calisto kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. Pedro Estevon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Roberto Nazario in the 80th minute of the match. 81 minutes into the match, Pretorianos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Delmiro Eliu came free, but Pedro Estevon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Santos Mitxel's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Pedro Estevon read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 82nd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Santos Mitxel in the 86th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pedro Estevon saved Pretorianos FC from getting behind. In the 93rd minute Delmiro Eliu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pedro Estevon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Pedro Estevon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Santos Mitxel, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. Baraja Española FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.