U18 League

José Amalfitani
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) Enzo Hug started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 3rd minute, Daniel Bermudo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Curumalán AFC's zone, Feliberto Lizbeth stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Geronimo Gabrio came out of the goal and Feliberto Lizbeth tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Dionisio Menendo hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. Geronimo Gabrio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Enzo Hug in the 15th minute of the match. Geronimo Gabrio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Enzo Hug in the 22nd minute of the match. With his leg Geronimo Gabrio managed to avoid a goal in the 23rdth minute, when El Fortín de Floresta's Enzo Hug fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. In the 26th minute, Diego Chorche hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Curumalán AFC's Geronimo Gabrio proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 28th minute of the match, managed to save Curumalán AFC from getting a goal against them. Niceto Guillen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Isaias Baudelio succeeded in the game's 33rd minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 0-1. Alfonso Vimaro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Diego Chorche in the 41st minute of the match. After 42 played minutes El Fortín de Floresta got a freekick which was hit by Daniel Bermudo. In the 45th match minute, Curumalán AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Diego Chorche to maneuver through the defense. 47 minutes into the match, Enzo Hug dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Geronimo Gabrio, 1-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Diego Chorche to strike the kick off in the second half. Juan Bermudez charged in rather forcefully in the 54th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Juan Bermudez the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 54 played minutes Curumalán AFC got a freekick which was hit by Juan Bermudez. Geronimo Gabrio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Enzo Hug, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With his leg Alfonso Vimaro managed to avoid a goal in the 57thth minute, when Curumalán AFC's Diego Chorche fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. In the 60th match minute, Curumalán AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aquilino Herena to maneuver through the defense. Diego Chorche received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Alfonso Vimaro came out and tried to block the shot, but Diego Chorche slotted it home off the left post making it 1-2 in the 66th minute. Niceto Guillen's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Geronimo Gabrio read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 69th minute of play. In the 70th minute, Dionisio Menendo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Diego Chorche fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alfonso Vimaro having to interfere. Simon Baumar kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. Dante Refugio could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 95th minute of the match, but Alfonso Vimaro made a huge save. The Curumalán AFC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Curumalán AFC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.