U18 World League

La Siberia
Spectators: 7749 (Terracing: 5813, Seating: 1782, VIP seats: 154) Sabaneta FC's Pedroso Alvaredo started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. The audience thought a goal was coming when Tiziano Pirlo got free with Saturnino Arraya in the 9th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Tiziano Pirlo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 9th minute of the match, but Saturnino Arraya made a huge save. 10 minutes into the match, Sabaneta FC's goalkeeper Saturnino Arraya had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Manuel Tano. In the 12th minute, Gaspard Villarias hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 15th minute of the match AC 1986 Vinalito got a corner. Sabaneta FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Flavio Magdaleno ran over to the corner to take the kick. Roman Eduino kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. In the 26th minute Tiziano Pirlo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Saturnino Arraya saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 29th minute Tiziano Pirlo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Saturnino Arraya saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With an all-out effort, AC 1986 Vinalito's Saturnino Arraya threw himself towards the right post 33 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Tiziano Pirlo, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After 35 minutes Sabaneta FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Flavio Magdaleno who took care of the corner kick. It was a well-played corner which Celedonio Elia managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. Lucio Eate showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pedroso Alvaredo, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. If Daniel Marin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After 46 minutes, Lesardo Gaztañondo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Sabaneta FC and the AC 1986 Vinalito players grew even worse after the yellow card. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

Lesardo Gaztañondo hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. In the 56th minute Tiziano Pirlo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Saturnino Arraya saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Tiziano Pirlo blasted a shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Saturnino Arraya having to make a save. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Celedonio Elia during the 64th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 64 played minutes AC 1986 Vinalito got a freekick which was hit by Celedonio Elia. Tiziano Pirlo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 72nd minute, Roman Eduino hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. AC 1986 Vinalito's Melquiades Ixidor got a good chance for a goal in the 80th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Tiziano Pirlo scored 1-0 in the 89th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Saturnino Arraya, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After some fancy dribbling in the 92nd minute, Tiziano Pirlo managed to get in a good position for a shot. AC 1986 Vinalito's supporters rose to their feet, but Tiziano Pirlo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Saturnino Arraya breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. AC 1986 Vinalito's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.