U18 World League

Estadio Hacha y Tiza
Spectators: 7546 (Terracing: 5661, Seating: 1735, VIP seats: 150) Melquiades Silban stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Melquiades Paz's shot from short distance in the 3rd minute. In the 8th minute Aurelio Elizardo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jonathan Errapel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Melquiades Silban made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Baldomiro Ariando in the 10th minute of play. Melquiades Paz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Melquiades Silban having to interfere. In the 18th minute, Rodrigo Dacio got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. When Melquiades Paz came up free with the goalie in the 20th minute, the Quilmes fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Melquiades Paz couldn't finish the play. In the 23rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Metapalo FC's goalkeeper Melquiades Silban, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 24th minute, Godofredo Iago hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Metapalo FC's Melquiades Silban played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Melquiades Paz in the 25th minute of play. 28 minutes into the game, Melquiades Paz cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Melquiades Silban was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Melquiades Paz in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Melquiades Silban prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 43rd match minute, Quilmes was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Baldomiro Ariando to maneuver through the defense. Rodrigo Dacio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jonathan Errapel having to interfere. After the first half Quilmes were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The crowd rose to their feet as Melquiades Paz kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Melquiades Silban. That made the score 0-2 in the 52 minute of play. Metapalo FC's Melquiades Silban played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Melquiades Paz in the 55th minute of play. Metapalo FC's Melquiades Silban played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Melquiades Paz in the 61st minute of play. Melquiades Paz scored 0-3 in the 61st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Melquiades Silban, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Metapalo FC's Melquiades Silban played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Melquiades Paz in the 65th minute of play. In the 68th minute, Hernan Oroitz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jonathan Errapel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isidoro Garcia, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. Rodrigo Dacio might have been able to make a better finish in the 70th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Jonathan Errapel. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Rodrigo Dacio ran back to his position shaking his head. 71 minutes into the match, Aurelio Elizardo notched a goal, 1-3, to the right of Quilmes's Jonathan Errapel. Jonathan Errapel was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 73 minutes into the game, Godofredo Iago was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Metapalo FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Quilmes the free kick. Godofredo Iago hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. When Isidoro Garcia fell near the penalty area in the 90th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Metapalo FC's protests and gave Isidoro Garcia a yellow card for diving instead. After 90 played minutes Metapalo FC got a freekick which was hit by Isidoro Garcia. Melquiades Paz received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Melquiades Silban came out and tried to block the shot, but Melquiades Paz slotted it home off the left post making it 1-4 in the 91st minute. Quilmes's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.