U18 League

Gigante de Alberdi
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Antonio Shantala took the kick off in the first half of the match. Gavino Osorio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Geronimo Aritza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bernabe Arano stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Antonio Shantala's shot from short distance in the 17th minute. 19 minutes into the match, Belgrano LOS PIRATAS's Antonio Shantala sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Bernabe Arano narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Bernabe Arano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Antonio Shantala in the 26th minute of play. Belgrano LOS PIRATAS's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Santos Sotero in the 27th minute. The corner led Belgrano LOS PIRATAS's Santos Sotero to fire away a dangerous shot which Bernabe Arano despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After 33 played minutes Belgrano LOS PIRATAS got a freekick which was hit by Santos Sotero. Geronimo Aritza took the ball and in the 38 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Gavino Osorio. Gavino Osorio dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Gavino Osorio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Geronimo Aritza in the 45th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Amado Viator during the 46th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Belgrano LOS PIRATAS booed when CERPA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Amado Viator didn't get a good kick on the ball. The Belgrano LOS PIRATAS players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. CERPA were winning 0-1.

After a defensive mix-up in Belgrano LOS PIRATAS's zone, Victoriano Telmo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gavino Osorio came out of the goal and Victoriano Telmo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 55 minutes into the game, Antonio Shantala cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Bernabe Arano was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 61st minute, Antonio Shantala 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. 65 minutes into the match, Belgrano LOS PIRATAS's Antonio Shantala sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Bernabe Arano narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Eusebio Leoiar kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. Serafin Luke received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Gavino Osorio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 71st match minute, Belgrano LOS PIRATAS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eusebio Leoiar to maneuver through the defense. Victoriano Telmo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Belgrano LOS PIRATAS's Gavino Osorio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Geronimo Aritza in the 84th minute of play. Gavino Osorio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Geronimo Aritza, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. Bernabe Arano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Antonio Shantala in the 94th minute of play. CERPA played a much better game than Belgrano LOS PIRATAS and deserved their victory. The Belgrano LOS PIRATAS players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.