U18 League

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Spectators: 144 (Terracing: 109, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) Prospero Ekhi made the kick off and thus started the match. The nice shot from Serafin Calixto in the 7thth minute just in front of the goal should have ended in point on the board, but Miguel Sancho had a great feel for the game and superbly saved the ball from getting in by the left post. Arsenio Aballe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Prospero Ekhi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Stone City's Sergio Lucian suffered a sore thigh after 13 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Carlos Iago charged in rather forcefully in the 13th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Carlos Iago the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Stone City booed when Newells Old Boys was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carlos Iago didn't get a good kick on the ball. Arsenio Aballe made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Prospero Ekhi in the 19th minute of play. Serafin Calixto could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 21st minute of the match, but Miguel Sancho made a huge save. Arsenio Aballe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Amador Urti, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With his leg Miguel Sancho managed to avoid a goal in the 27thth minute, when Stone City's Serafin Calixto fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Arsenio Aballe made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Prospero Ekhi in the 28th minute of play. The supporters of Newells Old Boys booed when Stone City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dalmacio Duardo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Leonardo Pes took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 32nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Arsenio Aballe. Stone City's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Serafin Calixto in the 34thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Miguel Sancho, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. A hard shot 36 in the game by Serafin Calixto from a close distance when the talented Miguel Sancho managed to make a qualified save. Newells Old Boys's players were relieved. Newells Old Boys's Miguel Sancho proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 37th minute of the match, managed to save Newells Old Boys from getting a goal against them. After 42 minutes, Amador Urti mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Newells Old Boys and the Stone City players grew even worse after the yellow card. Amador Urti hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Stone City's Serafin Calixto got a free kick in the 45th minute. Benjamin Valiente sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The Stone City players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Newells Old Boys were winning 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Serafin Calixto was the one to do the kick off. Arsenio Aballe made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Amador Urti in the 52nd minute of play. Newells Old Boys's Miguel Sancho played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Serafin Calixto in the 54th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Prospero Ekhi got free with Arsenio Aballe in the 60th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Stone City's Serafin Calixto got a good chance for a goal in the 69th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Serafin Calixto in the 72nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Miguel Sancho saved Newells Old Boys from getting behind. In the 77th match minute, Newells Old Boys was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amador Urti to maneuver through the defense. When Baldomero Arias fell near the penalty area in the 81st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Stone City's protests and gave Baldomero Arias a yellow card for diving instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ramiro Duarte during the 84th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Newells Old Boys booed when Stone City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ramiro Duarte didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 85 minutes, Amador Urti managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Newells Old Boys's supporters crossed their fingers, but Amador Urti was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Arsenio Aballe showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Prospero Ekhi, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Serafin Calixto in the 90th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Miguel Sancho prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Jeronimo Teofilio kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. Prospero Ekhi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 93rd minute of the match, but Arsenio Aballe made a huge save. Arsenio Aballe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Prospero Ekhi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Newells Old Boys's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.