U18 World League

Kyle Kuzma 204535399
Spectators: 7728 (Terracing: 5797, Seating: 1777, VIP seats: 154) Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Raúl Flores in the 8th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Clemente Louis prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Hugo Soprano kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Quebrachitos FC defense, Hugo Soprano kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Clemente Louis. The Quebrachitos FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Clemente Louis should have stopped the shot. In a very dangerous position, a player in Quebrachitos FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 17th minute. Penalty! Odon Cardeñosa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ignacio Rico, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. In the 28th minute, Felip Cuervas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Guillermo Bortzaioriz was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 31st minute. Quebrachitos FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. In the 43rd match minute, Bada Bing Club was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Primitivo Alabern to maneuver through the defense. After the first half Bada Bing Club were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Guillermo Bortzaioriz was the one to do the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hugo Soprano in the 51st minute of play forced Quebrachitos FC's goalkeeper Clemente Louis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Clemente Louis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hugo Soprano, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. 58 minutes into the game, Quebrachitos FC's Julio Michael nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Odon Cardeñosa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. 61 minutes into the match, Quebrachitos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Felip Cuervas came free, but Clemente Louis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Bada Bing Club getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Luis Mendez hit a great ball. Odon Cardeñosa didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Julio Michael went, in the 74th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-3 was the resulting score. Quebrachitos FC's Clemente Louis proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 78th minute of the match, managed to save Quebrachitos FC from getting a goal against them. Alberto Jerardo charged in rather forcefully in the 79th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alberto Jerardo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 79th minute, Alberto Jerardo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Quebrachitos FC's Clemente Louis proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 81st minute of the match, managed to save Quebrachitos FC from getting a goal against them. Clemente Louis made an important save on a dangerous shot by Hugo Soprano in the 87th minute. In the 89th match minute, Quebrachitos FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Godfredo Artal to maneuver through the defense. In the 90th minute of the match Hugo Soprano sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Clemente Louis skillfully saved the ball. In the 91st minute, Quebrachitos FC's Florencio Cuarto seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Florencio Cuarto the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Quebrachitos FC protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Florencio Cuarto had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. After a defensive mix-up in Quebrachitos FC's zone, Hugo Soprano stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Clemente Louis came out of the goal and Hugo Soprano tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Bada Bing Club had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.