U18 World League

Diego Maradona
Spectators: 7686 (Terracing: 5765, Seating: 1768, VIP seats: 153) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Carlos Luna kicked off to start the match. Benjamin Oroitz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aurelio Paio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Leandro Mederi hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. Serafin Haitz made a fantastic save in the 7th minute, when Lucas Orbán sent off a good shot on target. Serafin Haitz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carlos Luna in the 8th minute of the match. Aurelio Paio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Benjamin Oroitz read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 12th minute of play. 12 minutes into the game, O rey Iván's Aurelio Paio nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Benjamin Oroitz made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Aurelio Paio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Benjamin Oroitz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Serafin Haitz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carlos Luna in the 23rd minute of play. Edgard Lugo lost his temper 26 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. 30 minutes into the game, Sixto Isias was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Belfegor FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave O rey Iván the free kick. After 30 played minutes Belfegor FC got a freekick which was hit by Sixto Isias. Benjamin Oroitz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leandro Mederi, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. 40 minutes into the match, Belfegor FC's goal looked a bit too open when Leandro Mederi came free, but Benjamin Oroitz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Benjamin Oroitz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leandro Mederi, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. After some careless play in the O rey Iván defense, Mariano Olando kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Serafin Haitz. The O rey Iván fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Serafin Haitz should have stopped the shot. After the first half O rey Iván were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Aurelio Paio in the 51st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Benjamin Oroitz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 53rd minute, O rey Iván's Aurelio Paio ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Benjamin Oroitz. Benjamin Oroitz yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-3. 60 minutes into the match, Belfegor FC's goal looked a bit too open when Aurelio Paio came free, but Benjamin Oroitz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 61st minute of the match, Leandro Mederi got a very nice opportunity to score, but Benjamin Oroitz was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 66 minutes into the game, Froilan Gelacio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. O rey Iván's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Belfegor FC the free kick. The supporters of Belfegor FC booed when O rey Iván was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Froilan Gelacio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Belfegor FC's Faustino Dei was substituted for Lucas Orbán. Belfegor FC's Bernabe Noe was substituted for Carlos Luna. After a rather tough play, O rey Iván's Froilan Gelacio got a free kick in the 67th minute. Bernabe Noe charged in rather forcefully in the 68th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Bernabe Noe the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of O rey Iván booed when Belfegor FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bernabe Noe didn't get a good kick on the ball. 69 minutes into the match, O rey Iván's Israel Cesario broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Serafin Haitz came out of the goal in the 72nd minute to try and stop a shot by Belfegor FC's Mariano Olando. But to his dismay, Mariano Olando quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-3. Faustino Dei recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Benjamin Oroitz was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Aurelio Paio showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-4 in the 78 minute of play. Benjamin Oroitz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Leandro Mederi in the 81st minute. After 81 minutes, Gogo Selmo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Belfegor FC and the O rey Iván players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Belfegor FC's Gogo Selmo got a free kick in the 82nd minute. Benjamin Oroitz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Leandro Mederi in the 83rd minute. In the 85th match minute, Belfegor FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bernabe Noe to maneuver through the defense. Leandro Mederi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 87th minute of the match, but Benjamin Oroitz made a huge save. Cesar Azeari charged in rather forcefully in the 90th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cesar Azeari the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to O rey Iván getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Froilan Gelacio hit a great ball. O rey Iván's Serafin Haitz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Faustino Dei in the 94th minute of play. O rey Iván's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.