U18 World League

YerBiTa Stadium
Spectators: 7623 (Terracing: 5718, Seating: 1753, VIP seats: 152) The Atlético Rio Cuarto fans' excitement grew in the 22nd match minute when Atlético Rio Cuarto's Emanuel Illan 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 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. When Eleuterio Benvide came up free with the goalie in the 39th minute, the Atlético Rio Cuarto fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Eleuterio Benvide couldn't finish the play. Astor Arotza fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mendez Gamones having to interfere. The YerBaTerOs players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Atlético Rio Cuarto were winning 0-1.

After some fancy dribbling in the 52nd minute, Eleuterio Benvide managed to get in a good position for a shot. Atlético Rio Cuarto's supporters rose to their feet, but Eleuterio Benvide was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mendez Gamones breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Mendez Gamones showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eleuterio Benvide, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. Eleuterio Benvide fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mendez Gamones having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Alfredo Isadore during the 72nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Atlético Rio Cuarto getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Alfredo Isadore hit a great ball. Zuzen Melendez kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. With a little luck, YerBaTerOs's Mendez Gamones got control of the ball when Astor Arotza tried to sneak it across the goal line. Astor Arotza struck a weak shot in the 80th minute. Mendez Gamones didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Atlético Rio Cuarto. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Atlético Rio Cuarto walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.