U18 World League

Campo do Couto
Spectators: 7984 (Terracing: 5989, Seating: 1836, VIP seats: 159) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Apolo Abeitia took the kick off in the first half of the match. Siro Dantel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Guillen Salazar, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. If Apolo Abeitia had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 10th match minute, Zuberbühler FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joaquin Romelio to maneuver through the defense. Siro Dantel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Beltran Rajoi in the 12th minute of the match. 19 minutes into the game, Zuberbühler FC's Apolo Abeitia nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Elvis Naranjo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. In the 24th minute, Esdras Santos reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Siro Dantel. The goal made the score 1-1. Elvis Naranjo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alejo Abajas, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. Rolando Furtado kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. Elvis Naranjo didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Apolo Abeitia went, in the 35th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-2 was the resulting score. Gustavo Cordaryal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 41st minute, Esdras Santos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Galeno Alonso kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Guillen Salazar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 51st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Siro Dantel having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gilberto Avila during the 54th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Zuberbühler FC booed when Los once leones Ourense was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gilberto Avila didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, Los once leones Ourense's Elvis Naranjo got control of the ball when Apolo Abeitia tried to sneak it across the goal line. Los once leones Ourense's Esdras Santos got a good chance for a goal in the 69th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 72nd minute, Sixto Mera hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Uxio Millán during the 78th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Los once leones Ourense's Uxio Millán got a free kick in the 78th minute. After 88 played minutes Los once leones Ourense got a freekick which was hit by Esdras Santos. Guillen Salazar received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Siro Dantel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Elvis Naranjo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Apolo Abeitia, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Zuberbühler FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.