U18 World League

Ricardo E. Bochini
Spectators: 7458 (Terracing: 5594, Seating: 1715, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Mariano Galoer got the match started through his kick off. In the 16th match minute, Ψ virgen Ψ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Modesto Baraquiel to maneuver through the defense. 20 minutes into the match, Pendotiba's Juan Barral sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Julian Unai narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 23rd match minute, Ψ virgen Ψ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Froilan Jeraldo to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Ψ virgen Ψ getting a freekick after 25 minutes play. Teo Fonso hit a great ball. In the 29th minute, Mariano Galoer made a precise shot to the right of Ramiro Dias. Pendotiba's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Ramiro Dias showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mariano Galoer in the 34th minute of the match. In the 34thth minute of the game Mariano Galoer who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Pendotiba's Ramiro Dias was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After having played for 41 minutes, Mariano Galoer managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ψ virgen Ψ's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mariano Galoer was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 44th minute of the match, Mariano Galoer tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Ramiro Dias saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Rony Trevisan kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Paulão Quirino was the one to do the kick off. Ramiro Dias made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mariano Galoer in the 58th minute of play. In the 64th match minute, Pendotiba was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rodriguinho das Neves to maneuver through the defense. If Elias Senen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Paulão Quirino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Ψ virgen Ψ's Mariano Galoer in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Pendotiba's goalie prevented a goal. The referee felt a red card was in order, 78 minutes into the game, when Cacá Salles put in a rough tackle. In the 78th minute, one of Pendotiba: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 Pendotiba. 83 minutes into the match, Mariano Galoer had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ramiro Dias. Pendotiba's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Mariano Galoer was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. When Ψ virgen Ψ's Mariano Galoer in the 92nd minute got a chance for a shot 92nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Pendotiba's goalie prevented a goal. In the 93rd minute, Mariano Galoer hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Pendotiba's Murillo Carneiro got a free kick in the 96th minute. Ramiro Dias stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mariano Galoer's shot from short distance in the 97th minute.