U18 World League

SOF
Spectators: 7532 (Terracing: 5650, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Iturri Soldevilla took the kick off in the first half of the match. Soflov FC's Esteve Elequemedo got a good chance for a goal in the 4th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Socavon FC's zone, Jose Polentzi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Justino Lujan came out of the goal and Jose Polentzi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Esteve Elequemedo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 16th minute, Joel Camerino hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Socavon FC's Iturri Soldevilla in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Soflov FC's goalie prevented a goal. After 19 played minutes Socavon FC got a freekick which was hit by Martin Chapado. In the 20th match minute, Soflov FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joel Camerino to maneuver through the defense. In the 24th minute Marcos Barrenechea shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Freddy Arias saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 27th minute, Iturri Soldevilla got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After a rather tough play, Socavon FC's Rencio Bergada got a free kick in the 30th minute. 34 minutes into the game, Esteve Elequemedo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Justino Lujan was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. If Rencio Bergada had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Esteve Elequemedo to make the kick off. 56 minutes into the game, Iturri Soldevilla cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Freddy Arias was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Esteve Elequemedo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 60th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The Soflov FC fans' excitement grew in the 63rd match minute when Soflov FC's Esteve Elequemedo 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 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. When Atilano Elia fell near the penalty area in the 70th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Soflov FC's protests and gave Atilano Elia a yellow card for diving instead. In the 71st minute, Atilano Elia hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ciriaco Mazorra in the 76th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Freddy Arias prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Socavon FC's Ciriaco Mazorra was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 85th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Esteve Elequemedo might have been able to make a better finish in the 89th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Justino Lujan. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Esteve Elequemedo ran back to his position shaking his head. Marcos Barrenechea succeeded in the game's 94th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 2-3. The Soflov FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Socavon FC were clearly better and deserved to take the win.