U18 League

La Berretada
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) Mariano Orland started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 3rd minute, Mariano Orland made a precise shot to the right of Carmelo Panpili. Berreta's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Carmelo Panpili made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mariano Orland in the 5th minute of play. After 9 played minutes Berreta got a freekick which was hit by Jose Chucho. After a rather tough play, Tigres Ñacuñán FC's Aurelio Gurutz got a free kick in the 12th minute. Atilano Gasteiz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abel Arano having to interfere. In the 24th match minute, Tigres Ñacuñán FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mariano Orland to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Tigres Ñacuñán FC getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Gregorio Tello hit a great ball. Mariano Orland hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jose Chucho got free with Abel Arano in the 33rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Abel Arano made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jose Chucho in the 36th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Prudencio Cortez in the 37th minute of play forced Tigres Ñacuñán FC's goalkeeper Abel Arano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fausto Bermudez kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. If Mariano Orland had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Saverio Hulberto hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. After the first half Tigres Ñacuñán FC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

With 56 minutes on the clock, Guaberto Miliano commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In the 57th match minute, Berreta was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Guaberto Miliano to maneuver through the defense. When Mariano Orland came up free with the goalie in the 58th minute, the Tigres Ñacuñán FC 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 Mariano Orland couldn't finish the play. Elpidio Reno charged in rather forcefully in the 59th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Elpidio Reno the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Elpidio Reno kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. Carmelo Panpili stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mariano Orland's shot from short distance in the 65th minute. An unexpected shot in the 67th minute by Mariano Orland got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. 70 minutes into the match, Tadeo Mergildo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Carmelo Panpili. Berreta's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Tadeo Mergildo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Prudencio Cortez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abel Arano having to interfere. Atilano Gasteiz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Abel Arano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 77th minute, Fausto Bermudez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Atilano Gasteiz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 78th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Atilano Gasteiz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 85 minutes, Bruno Arnalt mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Tigres Ñacuñán FC and the Berreta players grew even worse after the yellow card. Cesar Weterio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mariano Orland's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 92ndth minute, Carmelo Panpili skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Prudencio Cortez during the 93rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 93 played minutes Berreta got a freekick which was hit by Prudencio Cortez. 94 minutes into the match, Berreta's goal looked a bit too open when Cesar Weterio came free, but Carmelo Panpili reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Berreta's Carmelo Panpili played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mariano Orland in the 97th minute of play. The Tigres Ñacuñán FC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Tigres Ñacuñán FC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.