U18 World League

Marconi Arena
Spectators: 7491 (Terracing: 5619, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Virgilio Bihar got the match started through his kick off. Bar Marconi United's Fausto Pellecchia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Virgilio Bihar in the 2nd minute of play. Virgilio Bihar's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Fausto Pellecchia read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 5th minute of play. After 5 minutes, Anselmo Buffone mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Bar Marconi United and the Chelsea Football Club players grew even worse after the yellow card. Anselmo Buffone kicked well hit freekick during the 6th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Virgilio Bihar in the 7th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fausto Pellecchia prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After having played for 9 minutes, Javier Edorta managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Chelsea Football Club's supporters crossed their fingers, but Javier Edorta was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Bar Marconi United's Fausto Pellecchia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Virgilio Bihar in the 11th minute of play. Fausto Pellecchia didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Chelsea Football Club's Virgilio Bihar shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 0-1 in the ordered_time% minute. In the 18th match minute, Bar Marconi United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anselmo Buffone to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Chelsea Football Club's Ladislao Osoitz got control of the ball when Armin Piccone tried to sneak it across the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 24th minute, Javier Edorta managed to get in a good position for a shot. Chelsea Football Club's supporters rose to their feet, but Javier Edorta 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. The crowd rose to their feet as Alex Castagna kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Ladislao Osoitz. That made the score 1-2 in the 27 minute of play. Virgilio Bihar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fausto Pellecchia having to interfere. Bar Marconi United's Fausto Pellecchia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Virgilio Bihar in the 33rd minute of play. Fausto Pellecchia stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Virgilio Bihar's shot from short distance in the 35th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Virgilio Bihar in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fausto Pellecchia saved Bar Marconi United from getting behind. After having played for 41 minutes, Alex Castagna managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bar Marconi United's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alex Castagna was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 45 minutes into the match, Alex Castagna had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ladislao Osoitz. Chelsea Football Club's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Alex Castagna was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. The score stood at 2-2 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Armin Piccone to make the kick off. Virgilio Bihar blasted a shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Fausto Pellecchia having to make a save. Javier Edorta fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fausto Pellecchia having to interfere. After 64 played minutes Bar Marconi United got a freekick which was hit by Arturo Felli. In the 65th minute of the match Manuel Heriberto sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Fausto Pellecchia skillfully saved the ball. Virgilio Bihar blasted a shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Fausto Pellecchia having to make a save. In the 70th minute, Virgilio Bihar reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Fausto Pellecchia. The goal made the score 2-3. If Enzo Cera had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Chelsea Football Club's Ladislao Osoitz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alex Castagna in the 79th minute of play. In the 82nd minute, Virgilio Bihar fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Fausto Pellecchia, passed just outside the right post. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Virgilio Bihar in the 84th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fausto Pellecchia prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Chelsea Football Club's Virgilio Bihar was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 86th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. If Virgilio Bihar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 94th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A hard shot 96 in the game by Enzo Janpier from a close distance when the talented Fausto Pellecchia managed to make a qualified save. Bar Marconi United's players were relieved. Chelsea Football Club played a much better game than Bar Marconi United and deserved their victory. The Bar Marconi United players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.