U18 World League

Marconi Arena
Spectators: 7659 (Terracing: 5746, Seating: 1761, VIP seats: 152) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Luisito Raebert made the kick off which started today's match. Alberigo Pomponio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rodrigo Elorri's late challenge caught a Bar Marconi United's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Rodrigo Elorri helped the player get up and apologised. After 15 played minutes Bar Marconi United got a freekick which was hit by Alex Castagna. Fausto Pellecchia didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Nemesio Emeterio went, in the 21st minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. After a defensive mix-up in Bar Marconi United's zone, Luisito Raebert stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fausto Pellecchia came out of the goal and Luisito Raebert tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 27th minute, Rodrigo Elorri hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Armin Piccone could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 38th minute of the match, but Fabricio Torres made a huge save. Alex Castagna received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Fabricio Torres tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Roberto Donostia charged in rather forcefully in the 44th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Roberto Donostia the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Roberto Donostia kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. After the first half Sacando del Medio were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

After a defensive mix-up in Bar Marconi United's zone, Abelardo Barrionuevo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fausto Pellecchia came out of the goal and Abelardo Barrionuevo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Fausto Pellecchia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luisito Raebert in the 55th minute of play. In the 59th match minute, Bar Marconi United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amedeo Mazzetti to maneuver through the defense. Fausto Pellecchia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nemesio Emeterio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Roberto Donostia was shown his second yellow card after 65 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After 66 played minutes Sacando del Medio got a freekick which was hit by Roberto Donostia. In the 70th minute, Nemesio Emeterio got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Prudencio Oihan charged in rather forcefully in the 76th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Prudencio Oihan the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After some fancy dribbling in the 87th minute, Abelardo Barrionuevo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sacando del Medio's supporters rose to their feet, but Abelardo Barrionuevo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fausto Pellecchia breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 89 minutes, Abelardo Barrionuevo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Sacando del Medio and the Bar Marconi United players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 89th minute, Abelardo Barrionuevo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 96 minutes into the match, Alex Castagna had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Fabricio Torres. Sacando del Medio's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Alex Castagna was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Bar Marconi United were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.