U18 League

arena Boca del Pozo
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Vela Garros got the match started through his kick off. 4 minutes into the game, Ríver Late's Beti Jene nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Hugo Mejia made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Valentim Udias in the 7th minute of play forced C.A. GUAYACO's goalkeeper Hugo Mejia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Hugo Mejia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Beti Jene in the 16th minute of the match. When Bizen Villafuentes fell near the penalty area in the 16th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Ríver Late's protests and gave Bizen Villafuentes a yellow card for diving instead. In the 16th match minute, Ríver Late was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bizen Villafuentes to maneuver through the defense. Hugo Mejia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Andres Feloaga in the 18th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ariando Oca in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Hugo Mejia prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 22 minutes into the match, C.A. GUAYACO's goal looked a bit too open when Beti Jene came free, but Hugo Mejia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hugo Mejia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bizen Villafuentes, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Ariando Oca scored 0-2 in the 33rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Hugo Mejia, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Hugo Mejia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Beti Jene in the 37th minute of play. Hugo Mejia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ariando Oca in the 39th minute of the match. In the 45th minute, Vela Garros 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 46 minutes, Gero Arenzana mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Ríver Late and the C.A. GUAYACO players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 46 played minutes Ríver Late got a freekick which was hit by Gero Arenzana. In the 47th minute, Vela Garros 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. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

In the 52nd match minute, Ríver Late was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bizen Villafuentes to maneuver through the defense. Vela Garros recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 53rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Isauro Contero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vela Garros in the 55th minute of play. Wilmer Villerias's late challenge caught a Ríver Late's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Wilmer Villerias helped the player get up and apologised. Wilmer Villerias hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. Ríver Late made a substitution. Lorenzo Tordesillas replaced Urtsin Duran. Wilmer Villerias hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. When Chesus Jusino came up free with the goalie in the 60th minute, the Ríver Late 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 Chesus Jusino couldn't finish the play. Vela Garros's late challenge caught a Ríver Late's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Vela Garros helped the player get up and apologised. In the 61st minute, Vela Garros hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Yader Aramberri during the 65th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 66th minute, Yader Aramberri hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Vela Garros struck a weak shot in the 71st minute. Isauro Contero didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for C.A. GUAYACO. Vela Garros struck a weak shot in the 73rd minute. Isauro Contero didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for C.A. GUAYACO. With a little luck, C.A. GUAYACO's Hugo Mejia got control of the ball when Ariando Oca tried to sneak it across the goal line. Hugo Mejia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andres Feloaga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Beti Jene received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 79th minute. Hugo Mejia tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Ríver Late's zone, Vela Garros stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Isauro Contero came out of the goal and Vela Garros tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 88 played minutes C.A. GUAYACO got a freekick which was hit by Vela Garros. In the 91st minute of the match, Ariando Oca got a very nice opportunity to score, but Hugo Mejia was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Hugo Mejia made a fantastic save in the 94th minute, when Ariando Oca sent off a good shot on target. Hugo Mejia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Andres Feloaga in the 95th minute of the match. The Ríver Late supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Ríver Late would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.