U18 World League

Merced
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) Sarracino Mandiola made the kick off and thus started the match. 3 minutes into the match, AcinetobacterFC's goal looked a bit too open when Sarracino Mandiola came free, but Vicente Poz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ambrosio Elija charged in rather forcefully in the 5th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ambrosio Elija the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 7 minutes into the match, AcinetobacterFC's goal looked a bit too open when Stefano Avendaño came free, but Vicente Poz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Vicente Poz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rubén Palazuelos in the 20th minute of the match. Vicente Poz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sarracino Mandiola in the 22nd minute of the match. In the 23rd minute, Nicolas Mincho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. AcinetobacterFC's Vicente Poz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sarracino Mandiola in the 24th minute of play. With 31 minutes on the clock, Angelino Espiridion commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After 31 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for AcinetobacterFC! Vicente Poz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sarracino Mandiola, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Club Deportivo Xpertin's Juanjo Huechun couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 47th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for AcinetobacterFC. 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.

After some careless play in the Club Deportivo Xpertin defense, Ambrosio Elija kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Adriano Rebolledo. The Club Deportivo Xpertin fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Adriano Rebolledo should have stopped the shot. After some fancy dribbling in the 56th minute, Ambrosio Elija managed to get in a good position for a shot. AcinetobacterFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Ambrosio Elija was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Adriano Rebolledo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Eusebio Vela received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 62nd minute. Adriano Rebolledo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 65 minutes into the match, Stefano Avendaño dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Vicente Poz, 2-2. After a rather tough play, AcinetobacterFC's Nicolas Mincho got a free kick in the 71st minute. Ambrosio Elija sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The supporters of Club Deportivo Xpertin booed when AcinetobacterFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nemesio Fliz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Vicente Poz was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 82nd minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Juanjo Huechun. After 83 played minutes AcinetobacterFC got a freekick which was hit by Ambrosio Elija. Rubén Palazuelos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Vicente Poz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Eusebio Vela sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 92nd match minute, Club Deportivo Xpertin was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Miguel Ortiz to maneuver through the defense. When Geraldo Fassnacht fell near the penalty area in the 93rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Club Deportivo Xpertin's protests and gave Geraldo Fassnacht a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Club Deportivo Xpertin's Geraldo Fassnacht got a free kick in the 93rd minute. After a defensive mix-up in Club Deportivo Xpertin's zone, Nicolas Mincho stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Adriano Rebolledo came out of the goal and Nicolas Mincho tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Club Deportivo Xpertin walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.