U18 World League

El Cilindro
Spectators: 7481 (Terracing: 5612, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Franklin Smith took the kick off in the first half of the match. The supporters of C. A. Independiente booed when Buenaventura FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rafael Posam didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ferdinand Bauer fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Joe Oberto having to interfere. Buenaventura FC's Joe Oberto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roy Huston in the 18th minute of play. In the 19th minute, Juan Mendieta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 19th minute, Rafael Flynn managed to get in a good position for a shot. C. A. Independiente's supporters rose to their feet, but Rafael Flynn was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Joe Oberto breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, C. A. Independiente's Todd Ogden got a free kick in the 22nd minute. Levi Clement acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 23rd minute, took the ball on the long shot from Felipe Gil. Levi Clement made a fantastic save in the 28th minute, when Franklin Smith sent off a good shot on target. Joe Oberto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roy Huston, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Joe Oberto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ferdinand Bauer, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. J.P. Marion kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, C. A. Independiente's Rafael Flynn got a free kick in the 35th minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Roy Huston was the one to do the kick off. When C. A. Independiente's Chad Carrier in the 54th minute got a chance for a shot 54th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Buenaventura FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 60th minute the ball was on its way in behind Buenaventura FC's goalkeeper Joe Oberto, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The supporters of C. A. Independiente booed when Buenaventura FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Romel Torrijos didn't get a good kick on the ball. 68 minutes in the game Rafael Flynn got a great opportunity which he missed by shooting outside the goal. Joe Oberto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roy Huston, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. Joe Oberto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roy Huston, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Wilbur Medeiros hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. The supporters of C. A. Independiente booed when Buenaventura FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rolando Pinilla didn't get a good kick on the ball. Roy Huston kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. In the 84th minute, Alejandro Lao hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. J.P. Marion hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.