U18 World League

El Viejo Veronica
Spectators: 7482 (Terracing: 5613, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ciro Fortun got the match started through his kick off. When FC Mims's Alessio Ubriaco in 8 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Silvio Grabiel guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. The FC Mims fans' excitement grew in the 14th match minute when FC Mims's Alessio Ubriaco looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Silvio Grabiel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bruno Ansoldi in the 17th minute of the match. Bernardo Aceto was a little too slow when Ciro Fortun got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 23rd minute. The score was now 1-1. After a rather tough play, Nueva Lepra FC's Jonatan Faron got a free kick in the 33rd minute. Bruno Ansoldi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 34th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 37 minutes into the match, Nueva Lepra FC's goal looked a bit too open when Alessio Ubriaco came free, but Silvio Grabiel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alessio Ubriaco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 42nd match minute, FC Mims was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amerigo La Penna to maneuver through the defense. After 43 played minutes Nueva Lepra FC got a freekick which was hit by Emilio Tano. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Nueva Lepra FC's Silvio Grabiel proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 61st minute of the match, managed to save Nueva Lepra FC from getting a goal against them. Silvio Grabiel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alessio Ubriaco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to FC Mims getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Anfilogino Pantano hit a great ball. In the 71st minute, FC Mims's Bruno Ansoldi dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-2. Sebastian Petrigai sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 81 minutes into the match, FC Mims's Bruno Ansoldi sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Silvio Grabiel narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 91 played minutes Nueva Lepra FC got a freekick which was hit by Emilio Tano. A collision led to FC Mims getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Anfilogino Pantano hit a great ball. The FC Mims players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.