U18 World League

Moscovi
Spectators: 7511 (Terracing: 5634, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Valentin Haritz made the kick off which started today's match. Cuervos AFC's Adolfo Ubarna played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristo Danel in the 3rd minute of play. When Marco Selatse fell near the penalty area in the 8th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Cuervos AFC's protests and gave Marco Selatse a yellow card for diving instead. Marco Selatse kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. Adolfo Ubarna made an important save on a dangerous shot by Valentin Haritz in the 12th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Cuervos AFC's zone, Valentin Haritz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Adolfo Ubarna came out of the goal and Valentin Haritz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to Cuervos AFC getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Marco Selatse hit a great ball. In the 22nd minute Valentin Haritz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Adolfo Ubarna saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 26 minutes into the match, Gregorio Maju had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ricardo Distiratsu. Moscovi Ψ's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gregorio Maju was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. 33 minutes into the match, Cuervos AFC's goalkeeper Adolfo Ubarna had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Placido Martxot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nereo Cresenciano in the 34th minute of play forced Moscovi Ψ's goalkeeper Ricardo Distiratsu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Cuervos AFC's Dario Urtsin got a free kick in the 35th minute. Jairo Raulo took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 36th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Adolfo Ubarna. Cuervos AFC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. A collision led to Cuervos AFC getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Saverio Pepillo hit a great ball. After having played for 42 minutes, Gregorio Maju managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cuervos AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gregorio Maju was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After having played for 47 minutes, Silvano Tirso managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Moscovi Ψ's supporters crossed their fingers, but Silvano Tirso was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.

The wind increased when Pablo Bernebe made the kick off in the second half. With a little luck, Moscovi Ψ's Ricardo Distiratsu got control of the ball when Nereo Cresenciano tried to sneak it across the goal line. Adolfo Ubarna showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Valentin Haritz, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. If Valentin Errando had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 60 minutes, Aristides Terciero mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Moscovi Ψ and the Cuervos AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Cuervos AFC booed when Moscovi Ψ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aristides Terciero didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 64th match minute, Moscovi Ψ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabio Playo to maneuver through the defense. Ricardo Distiratsu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pablo Bernebe, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 67 minutes Moscovi Ψ's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Dario Urtsin who took care of the corner kick. The corner ended in Dario Urtsin almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Moscovi Ψ's Ricardo Distiratsu did a great save. If Placido Martxot had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Moscovi Ψ's Ricardo Distiratsu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nereo Cresenciano in the 72nd minute of play. Dario Urtsin hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. 76 minutes into the game, Moscovi Ψ's Valentin Haritz nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Adolfo Ubarna made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. When Moscovi Ψ's Valentin Haritz in the 83rd minute got a chance for a shot 83rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cuervos AFC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 85th minute, one of Cuervos AFC: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 Cuervos AFC. Cuervos AFC's Dario Urtsin got a good chance for a goal in the 96th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar.