U18 League

Nelson Road
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Dei Ibarlucea took the kick off in the first half of the match. AFC Richmond's Omar Pedraza played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dei Ibarlucea in the 3rd minute of play. Atletico Maturrango's defense didn't have a chance, in the 7th minute, when Roberto Siengelo scored to the left of an out of position Raul Platas, making the score, 1-0. A collision led to AFC Richmond getting a freekick after 10 minutes play. Víctor Javier Waiben hit a great ball. 11 minutes into the match, AFC Richmond's goal looked a bit too open when Dei Ibarlucea came free, but Omar Pedraza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Odón Osorez during the 12th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Odón Osorez hit a great freekick 12 minutes into the match. Dei Ibarlucea received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Omar Pedraza tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. AFC Richmond's Omar Pedraza played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hulberto Arias in the 14th minute of play. After 16 played minutes AFC Richmond got a freekick which was hit by Justino Marasso. In the 17th minute Dei Ibarlucea shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Omar Pedraza saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Víctor Javier Waiben kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. In the 20th minute of the match Eufemio Zugarrondo sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Omar Pedraza skillfully saved the ball. After a rather tough play, AFC Richmond's Domenico Macuer got a free kick in the 23rd minute. 35 minutes into the match, Atletico Maturrango's goal looked a bit too open when Domenico Macuer came free, but Raul Platas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 36thth minute of the game Dei Ibarlucea who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but AFC Richmond's Omar Pedraza was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Atletico Maturrango's Hulberto Arias in the 37th minute got a chance for a shot 37th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye AFC Richmond's goalie prevented a goal. Omar Pedraza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dei Ibarlucea, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. In the 42nd minute, Dei Ibarlucea 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. Omar Pedraza came out of the goal in the 46th minute to try and stop a shot by Atletico Maturrango's Dei Ibarlucea. But to his dismay, Dei Ibarlucea quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

AFC Richmond made a substitution. Ruperto Lynch replaced Eliazar Olivos. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Carlos Albis was the one to do the kick off. In the 55th minute, Amato Gamboa made a precise shot to the right of Raul Platas. Atletico Maturrango's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. Dei Ibarlucea took the ball and in the 61 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Omar Pedraza. Omar Pedraza dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-2. Raul Platas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Domenico Macuer in the 64th minute of the match. Dei Ibarlucea could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 70th minute of the match, but Omar Pedraza made a huge save. AFC Richmond's Omar Pedraza proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 74th minute of the match, managed to save AFC Richmond from getting a goal against them. Dei Ibarlucea sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Domenico Macuer hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. Omar Pedraza made an important save on a dangerous shot by Dei Ibarlucea in the 80th minute. Hulberto Arias kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. Josías Ossa blasted a shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Raul Platas having to make a save. Omar Pedraza made a fantastic save in the 86th minute, when Dei Ibarlucea sent off a good shot on target. 89 minutes into the match, Atletico Maturrango's goal looked a bit too open when Domenico Macuer came free, but Raul Platas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dei Ibarlucea could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 90th minute of the match, but Omar Pedraza made a huge save. 94 minutes into the game, Atletico Maturrango's Dei Ibarlucea nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Omar Pedraza made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-3. The AFC Richmond fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Atletico Maturrango were clearly better and deserved to take the win.