U18 League

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Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Albano Bonadona started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Maarten Stekelenburg didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Octavio Senio went, in the 2nd minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Maarten Stekelenburg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fermin Torres, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Maarten Stekelenburg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fermin Torres in the 9th minute of play. Rafael Martino made a fantastic save in the 10th minute, when Albano Bonadona sent off a good shot on target. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Albano Bonadona in the 12th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rafael Martino saved Club Sportivo Italiano from getting behind. In the 16th minute Fermin Torres shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Maarten Stekelenburg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 17 minutes of play, Club Sportivo Italiano's Fermin Torres made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Maarten Stekelenburg was left in no man's land by his defense there! 20 minutes into the match, Octavio Senio had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Maarten Stekelenburg. Ψ MΞRTIAN FC Ψ's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Octavio Senio was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. Maarten Stekelenburg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fermin Torres in the 31st minute of the match. In the 35th match minute, Club Sportivo Italiano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Timoteo Lico to maneuver through the defense. Justo Cuarto's late challenge caught a Club Sportivo Italiano's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Justo Cuarto helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Club Sportivo Italiano's Severo Misael got a free kick in the 45th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Justo Cuarto got free with Rafael Martino in the 47th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Octavio Senio in the 48th minute of play forced Ψ MΞRTIAN FC Ψ's goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Octavio Senio stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute Fermin Torres shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Maarten Stekelenburg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Octavio Senio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Maarten Stekelenburg tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 56 minutes into the match, Ψ MΞRTIAN FC Ψ's goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fermin Torres. In the 57th minute, Albano Bonadona hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Ψ MΞRTIAN FC Ψ's zone, Fermin Torres stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Maarten Stekelenburg came out of the goal and Fermin Torres tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Rafael Martino took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Albano Bonadona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fermin Torres took the ball and in the 62 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Maarten Stekelenburg. Maarten Stekelenburg dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-4. 75 minutes into the match, Club Sportivo Italiano's goal looked a bit too open when Albano Bonadona came free, but Rafael Martino reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Club Sportivo Italiano getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Emilio Naike hit a great ball. In the 80th minute of the match, Fermin Torres got a very nice opportunity to score, but Maarten Stekelenburg was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Octavio Senio in the 81st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Maarten Stekelenburg prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Fermin Torres could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 83rd minute of the match, but Maarten Stekelenburg made a huge save. Maarten Stekelenburg made a fantastic save in the 84th minute, when Fermin Torres sent off a good shot on target. In the 86th match minute, Ψ MΞRTIAN FC Ψ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Albano Bonadona to maneuver through the defense. Timoteo Lico kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. Rafael Martino showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Albano Bonadona in the 90th minute of the match. Maarten Stekelenburg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Severo Misael in the 92nd minute of the match. Ψ MΞRTIAN FC Ψ's Maarten Stekelenburg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Severo Misael in the 95th minute of play. Club Sportivo Italiano's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.