U18 World League

Manicomio
Spectators: 7996 (Terracing: 5998, Seating: 1839, VIP seats: 159) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Elvio Noreña made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rd minute Bruno Maraman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Artal Fondos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Sarracino Sarries had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 5th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Xulio Zaldua during the 7th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Sportivo Ben Hur booed when Loco Team FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Xulio Zaldua didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 8th match minute, Loco Team FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tancredo Plaza to maneuver through the defense. Desiderio Tancredo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 8th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ticho Anuncibay's late challenge caught a Sportivo Ben Hur's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ticho Anuncibay helped the player get up and apologised. Ticho Anuncibay hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. 10 minutes into the match, Loco Team FC's goal looked a bit too open when Bruno Maraman came free, but Artal Fondos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Elvio Noreña could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 14th minute of the match, but Ovidio Maureo made a huge save. Raymon Rojica hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. In the 19th minute Apolo Ruy shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Artal Fondos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bruno Maraman in the 20th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Artal Fondos prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Tancredo Plaza hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. After 24 played minutes, Sportivo Ben Hur's Desiderio Tancredo shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Artal Fondos came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Sportivo Ben Hur reached it. When Apolo Ruy came up free with the goalie in the 29th minute, the Sportivo Ben Hur 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 Apolo Ruy couldn't finish the play. Ovidio Maureo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elvio Noreña in the 33rd minute of the match. Tancredo Plaza kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. After 38 minutes, Desiderio Tancredo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Sportivo Ben Hur and the Loco Team FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Sportivo Ben Hur's Desiderio Tancredo got a free kick in the 38th minute. Desiderio Tancredo struck a weak shot in the 42nd minute. Artal Fondos didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sportivo Ben Hur. Bruno Maraman sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Bruno Maraman made a kick off. 51 minutes into the match, Desiderio Tancredo dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Artal Fondos, 0-1. Artal Fondos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Desiderio Tancredo in the 54th minute of the match. When Sportivo Ben Hur's Apolo Ruy in the 60th minute got a chance for a shot 60th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Loco Team FC's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of Sportivo Ben Hur booed when Loco Team FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tancredo Plaza didn't get a good kick on the ball. A hard shot by Desiderio Tancredo from long distance, 67 minutes into the match, got Artal Fondos's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. 70 minutes into the match, Bruno Maraman had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Artal Fondos. Loco Team FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Bruno Maraman was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Loco Team FC's Artal Fondos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Apolo Ruy in the 74th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Apolo Ruy in the 77th minute of play forced Loco Team FC's goalkeeper Artal Fondos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The corner led Sportivo Ben Hur's Desiderio Tancredo to fire away a dangerous shot which Artal Fondos despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 80 minutes into the game, Apolo Ruy recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Artal Fondos. Apolo Ruy showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-3. Artal Fondos made a fantastic save in the 83rd minute, when Bruno Maraman sent off a good shot on target. 88 minutes into the game, Desiderio Tancredo recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Artal Fondos. Desiderio Tancredo showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-4. The Sportivo Ben Hur players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.