U18 World League

HOTEL CALIFORNIA
Spectators: 7994 (Terracing: 5997, Seating: 1838, VIP seats: 159) Uriel Santo started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. After a rather tough play, Vł₦ɆłⱤØ ₣₵'s Domingo Primeiro got a free kick in the 5th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leonel Enaut in the 7th minute of play forced Vł₦ɆłⱤØ ₣₵'s goalkeeper Ricardo Alpert to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 18th match minute, Kekambas FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Victor Hanot to maneuver through the defense. Ricardo Alpert made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Israel Osoro in the 20th minute of play. Kekambas FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 29th minute, when Uriel Santo scored to the left of an out of position Marco Pacorro, making the score, 3-0. Vł₦ɆłⱤØ ₣₵'s Ricardo Alpert played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dionisio Felo in the 32nd minute of play. After 33 played minutes Vł₦ɆłⱤØ ₣₵ got a freekick which was hit by Hugo Garci. In the 34th minute of the match Esteban Lazcano sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ricardo Alpert skillfully saved the ball. In the 38th minute, Eulalio Ovando left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Kekambas FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-1. Leonel Enaut struck a weak shot in the 43rd minute. Ricardo Alpert didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kekambas FC. Ricardo Alpert showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Israel Osoro, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. 46 minutes into the game, Benjamin Linnus was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Vł₦ɆłⱤØ ₣₵'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Kekambas FC the free kick. After 46 played minutes Vł₦ɆłⱤØ ₣₵ got a freekick which was hit by Benjamin Linnus. Eulalio Ovando's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ricardo Alpert read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 47th minute of play. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Eulalio Ovando made a kick off. 51 minutes into the match, Vł₦ɆłⱤØ ₣₵'s goal looked a bit too open when Israel Osoro came free, but Ricardo Alpert reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Leonel Enaut hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leonel Enaut in the 60th minute of play forced Vł₦ɆłⱤØ ₣₵'s goalkeeper Ricardo Alpert to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ricardo Alpert made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dionisio Felo in the 62nd minute of play. Juan Eder hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. Ricardo Alpert made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Israel Osoro in the 65th minute of play. The supporters of Vł₦ɆłⱤØ ₣₵ booed when Kekambas FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Israel Osoro didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 71st minute of the match Hugo Garci shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Marco Pacorro showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. In the 77th match minute, Vł₦ɆłⱤØ ₣₵ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Juan Eder to maneuver through the defense. 82 minutes into the match, Vł₦ɆłⱤØ ₣₵'s goal looked a bit too open when Israel Osoro came free, but Ricardo Alpert reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 88th minute Israel Osoro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ricardo Alpert saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Israel Osoro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 90th minute of the match, but Ricardo Alpert made a huge save. Andres Beltran charged in rather forcefully in the 93rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Andres Beltran the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Kekambas FC getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Andres Beltran hit a great ball. In the 94th minute of the match Daniel Agostini sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Marco Pacorro skillfully saved the ball. Ricardo Alpert showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leonel Enaut in the 96th minute of the match. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Vł₦ɆłⱤØ ₣₵ had won after a very even match.