U18 League

Jorge Luis Hirschi
Spectators: 151 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) Emiliano Urdin did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-0 to the left of a surprised Nereo Pacifico 3 minutes into the match. Emiliano Urdin who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 9thth minute tested the skills of Nereo Pacifico when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The audience thought a goal was coming when Emiliano Urdin got free with Nereo Pacifico in the 12th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Emiliano Urdin's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 14thth minute, Nereo Pacifico skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. With a little luck, Black Rose 1979's Nereo Pacifico got control of the ball when Alejo Ferrando tried to sneak it across the goal line. Thanks to some nice moves Emiliano Urdin could shoot a difficult shot in the 20th minute, which Nereo Pacifico however easily saved by the left post. After a rather tough play, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Mauro Tano got a free kick in the 22nd minute. 24 minutes into the match, Norberto Medardo notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Salvador Incendio. Salvador Incendio was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After a rather tough play, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Pablo Madera got a free kick in the 29th minute. Salvador Incendio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Desiderio Alvarez in the 30th minute of play. In the 33rd minute Leonardo Millan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nereo Pacifico saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 34th match minute, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Felipe Gaxan to maneuver through the defense. Nereo Pacifico showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mauro Tano in the 40th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Desiderio Alvarez in the 44th minute of play forced ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's goalkeeper Salvador Incendio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fabricio Bikendi's late challenge caught a Black Rose 1979's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Fabricio Bikendi helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Fabricio Bikendi hit a great ball. Jacinto Fagondo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Desiderio Alvarez was the one to do the kick off. Nereo Pacifico showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mauro Tano, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Zacarias Abreu during the 56th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. When ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Mauro Tano in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Black Rose 1979's goalie prevented a goal. In the 60th minute, Marcos Bladi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Nereo Pacifico took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mauro Tano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leonardo Millan in the 64th minute of play forced Black Rose 1979's goalkeeper Nereo Pacifico to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nereo Pacifico made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mauro Tano in the 71st minute of play. Nereo Pacifico took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leonardo Millan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA booed when Black Rose 1979 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Celedonio Iraitz didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 87 minutes of play, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Emiliano Urdin made it 3-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Nereo Pacifico was left in no man's land by his defense there! Nereo Pacifico took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emiliano Urdin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Emiliano Urdin in the 96th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nereo Pacifico saved Black Rose 1979 from getting behind. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA had played much better football throughout.