U18 World League

El Coloso de Mardel
Spectators: 7482 (Terracing: 5613, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) TALLERES's Ildefonso Peruxu 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. 3 minutes into the match, TALLERES's goal looked a bit too open when Emiliano Gaztea came free, but Ivan Mateus reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 6 minutes into the match, Emiliano Gaztea dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Ivan Mateus, 1-0. Emiliano Gaztea who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 11thth minute tested the skills of Ivan Mateus when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Luciano Nafarroa's late challenge caught a Knight Of Dawn's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Luciano Nafarroa helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Knight Of Dawn booed when TALLERES was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luciano Nafarroa didn't get a good kick on the ball. TALLERES's Ivan Mateus played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emiliano Gaztea in the 14th minute of play. Ivan Mateus stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Emiliano Gaztea's shot from short distance in the 16th minute. TALLERES's defense didn't have a chance, in the 23rd minute, when Emiliano Gaztea scored to the left of an out of position Ivan Mateus, making the score, 2-0. In the 25th minute of the match Saturnino Panpili shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ivan Mateus showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. When Knight Of Dawn's Emiliano Gaztea in the 31st minute got a chance for a shot 31st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye TALLERES's goalie prevented a goal. Ivan Mateus acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 33rd minute, took the ball on the long shot from Modesto Naelio. The supporters of TALLERES booed when Knight Of Dawn was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fernando Baldovino didn't get a good kick on the ball. TALLERES's Ivan Mateus proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 41st minute of the match, managed to save TALLERES from getting a goal against them. Bernardino Froila hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. Knight Of Dawn's supporters stood up full of expectation in the 44th minute of the game, when Nunez Tonio after an extraordinary solo performance found himself with a golden opportunity in front of TALLERES's goal. Nunez Tonio was unfortunally a little to anxious and the ball went outside the goal. TALLERES's Ivan Mateus played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emiliano Gaztea in the 46th minute of play.

The wind increased when Emiliano Gaztea made the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd match minute, TALLERES was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bernardino Froila to maneuver through the defense. In the 56thth minute of the game Emiliano Gaztea who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but TALLERES's Ivan Mateus was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Emiliano Gaztea in the 57th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ivan Mateus prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience was convinced that Emiliano Gaztea's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ivan Mateus was relentless in the 64th minute of the game. The Knight Of Dawn fans' excitement grew in the 66th match minute when Knight Of Dawn's Emiliano Gaztea looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 4-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 71 minutes into the game, Uriel Marques was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. TALLERES's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Knight Of Dawn the free kick. After 75 minutes, Emiliano Gaztea made it 5-0 with a short kick to the right side. TALLERES's Ivan Mateus tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. 79 minutes into the match, TALLERES's goal looked a bit too open when Emiliano Gaztea came free, but Ivan Mateus reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Knight Of Dawn's Fernando Baldovino got a free kick in the 81st minute. Ivan Mateus took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emiliano Gaztea, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 89 minutes into the game, Emiliano Gaztea cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 6-0. Ivan Mateus was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Delmiro Constancio in the 94th minute of play forced TALLERES's goalkeeper Ivan Mateus to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 95 minutes into the match, Knight Of Dawn's Emiliano Gaztea sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ivan Mateus narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Delmiro Constancio in the 97th minute of play forced TALLERES's goalkeeper Ivan Mateus to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to TALLERES getting a freekick after 98 minutes play. Luciano Nafarroa hit a great ball. Knight Of Dawn walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.