U18 World League

Jorge Luis Hirschi
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) Agustín Aguado made the kick off and thus started the match. Atlético Mancha Real's Federico Azofra proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 7th minute of the match, managed to save Atlético Mancha Real from getting a goal against them. After some careless play in the Atlético Mancha Real defense, Narciso Guilabertus kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Federico Azofra. The Atlético Mancha Real fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Federico Azofra should have stopped the shot. The audience thought a goal was coming when Albino Froylan got free with Federico Azofra in the 13th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Federico Azofra made an important save on a dangerous shot by Narciso Guilabertus in the 14th minute. 14 minutes into the game, Albino Froylan lined in a short shot 2-0 behind a frustrated Federico Azofra. In the 20th minute, Delmiro Gaizko hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Carlos Calatayud's late challenge caught a ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Carlos Calatayud helped the player get up and apologised. In the 23rd minute, Carlos Calatayud hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Narciso Guilabertuss short, quick shot in the 27thth minute got Federico Azofra to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Enzo Ostadar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Agustín Aguado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 34 minutes into the match, Atlético Mancha Real's goalkeeper Federico Azofra had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Narciso Guilabertus. A collision led to ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Benedicto Ricart hit a great ball. With a little luck, Atlético Mancha Real's Federico Azofra got control of the ball when Narciso Guilabertus tried to sneak it across the goal line. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Narciso Guilabertus to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute of the match Hugo Erramun sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Federico Azofra skillfully saved the ball. Santiago Puyol's late challenge caught a ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Santiago Puyol helped the player get up and apologised. Santiago Puyol kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. When Mariano Escobar fell near the penalty area in the 56th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Atlético Mancha Real's protests and gave Mariano Escobar a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Atlético Mancha Real getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Mariano Escobar hit a great ball. Albino Froylan took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 57th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Federico Azofra. Atlético Mancha Real's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Carlos Calatayud kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Narciso Guilabertus in the 65th minute of play forced Atlético Mancha Real's goalkeeper Federico Azofra to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Federico Azofra showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Delmiro Gaizko, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. Narciso Guilabertus took the ball and in the 75 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Federico Azofra. Federico Azofra dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-0. Federico Azofra took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benedicto Ricart, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 80 minutes into the match, Atlético Mancha Real's goal looked a bit too open when Albino Froylan came free, but Federico Azofra reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 81 played minutes Atlético Mancha Real got a freekick which was hit by Oihan Romero. After having played for 83 minutes, Albino Froylan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Albino Froylan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Delmar Montrelle charged in rather forcefully in the 85th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Delmar Montrelle the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Delmar Montrelle hit a great ball. The long shot by Carlos Calatayud in the 86th minute really tested Enzo Ostadar's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. If Narciso Guilabertus had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some careless play in the Atlético Mancha Real defense, Albino Froylan kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Federico Azofra. The Atlético Mancha Real fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Federico Azofra should have stopped the shot. After having played for 94 minutes, Albino Froylan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Albino Froylan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 95 minutes into the match, Narciso Guilabertus had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Federico Azofra. Atlético Mancha Real's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Narciso Guilabertus was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 6-0. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA had won after a very even match.