U18 World League

Círculo De Federales
Spectators: 7541 (Terracing: 5657, Seating: 1734, VIP seats: 150) Nestor Abalos started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 3 minutes into the game, Severo Misael cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Anier Cristos was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Rafael Martino made a fantastic save in the 6th minute, when Nestor Abalos sent off a good shot on target. Anier Cristos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Severo Misael in the 8th minute of play. The supporters of Club Sportivo Italiano booed when Federales FC Ψ OFF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Javier Mero didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 13th minute Fermin Torres shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anier Cristos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 14 minutes into the match, Severo Misael notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Federales FC Ψ OFF's Anier Cristos. Anier Cristos was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 17 minutes into the match, Fermin Torres had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Anier Cristos. Federales FC Ψ OFF's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Fermin Torres was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. In the 21st minute, Clemente Quintun hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Club Sportivo Italiano booed when Federales FC Ψ OFF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nestor Abalos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Anier Cristos stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Octavio Senio's shot from short distance in the 31st minute. Anier Cristos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Severo Misael, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 37th minute, Elvio Machado left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Club Sportivo Italiano fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-4. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Octavio Senio in the 40th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Anier Cristos prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 44th match minute, Club Sportivo Italiano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sixto Roland to maneuver through the defense. 48 minutes into the match, Club Sportivo Italiano's goal looked a bit too open when Nestor Abalos came free, but Rafael Martino reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-4 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Octavio Senio was the one to do the kick off. In the 57th minute of the match, Severo Misael tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Anier Cristos saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 58th minute, Club Sportivo Italiano's Fermin Torres dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-5. Anier Cristos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elvio Machado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rafael Martino showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Robustiano Joachim in the 65th minute of the match. With a little luck, Federales FC Ψ OFF's Anier Cristos got control of the ball when Fermin Torres tried to sneak it across the goal line. Anier Cristos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Octavio Senio in the 68th minute of play. Anier Cristos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elvio Machado in the 70th minute of the match. Club Sportivo Italiano's Rafael Martino played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nestor Abalos in the 71st minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Octavio Senio in the 73rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Anier Cristos saved Federales FC Ψ OFF from getting behind. If Octavio Senio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Club Sportivo Italiano's Severo Misael got a free kick in the 76th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Octavio Senio in the 78th minute of play forced Federales FC Ψ OFF's goalkeeper Anier Cristos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 79 played minutes Federales FC Ψ OFF got a freekick which was hit by Clemente Quintun. In the 80th match minute, Club Sportivo Italiano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Severo Misael to maneuver through the defense. In the 87th minute, Javier Mero hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Emilio Naike struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Anier Cristos didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Club Sportivo Italiano. In the 91st match minute, Club Sportivo Italiano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Severo Misael to maneuver through the defense. Octavio Senio recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 94th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Club Sportivo Italiano booed when Federales FC Ψ OFF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bruno Montrelle didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the final whistle sounded Club Sportivo Italiano left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Federales FC Ψ OFF.