U18 World League

Olímpico Maracay
Spectators: 7458 (Terracing: 5594, Seating: 1715, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Blas Terres took the kick off in the first half of the match. 3 minutes into the game, Remigio Cerezo recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Renan Furlan. Remigio Cerezo showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. 8 minutes into the match, União dos 7 FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gentza Natos came free, but Renan Furlan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 14 minutes into the match, Jeremias Duarte had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Boni Arregui. Atletico Aragua FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Jeremias Duarte was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Boni Arregui made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Duarte de Almeida in the 20th minute of play. Blas Terres could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 22nd minute of the match, but Renan Furlan made a huge save. Duarte de Almeida hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. Boni Arregui showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Duarte de Almeida in the 31st minute of the match. After 35 played minutes União dos 7 FC got a freekick which was hit by Duarte de Almeida. Remigio Cerezo hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

55 minutes into the match, União dos 7 FC's goal looked a bit too open when Remigio Cerezo came free, but Renan Furlan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Duarte de Almeida could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 57th minute of the match, but Boni Arregui made a huge save. Luís Botelho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 59th minute. Boni Arregui tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of União dos 7 FC booed when Atletico Aragua FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Madaleno Salvatierra didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Remigio Cerezo in the 65th minute of play forced União dos 7 FC's goalkeeper Renan Furlan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 68 minutes into the match, União dos 7 FC's goal looked a bit too open when Remigio Cerezo came free, but Renan Furlan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jeremias Duarte's late challenge caught a Atletico Aragua FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jeremias Duarte helped the player get up and apologised. Remigio Cerezo hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. Duarte de Almeida received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Boni Arregui came out and tried to block the shot, but Duarte de Almeida slotted it home off the left post making it 1-2 in the 72nd minute. Renan Furlan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Remigio Cerezo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 87th minute, Madaleno Salvatierra hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With an all-out effort, União dos 7 FC's Boni Arregui threw himself towards the right post 94 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Jairo Saldanha, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Gentza Natos kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match. União dos 7 FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.