U18 World League

Nou Fortín Guanipa
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Tomás Checa kicked off to start the match. If Mariano Pandilla had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 2nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Tomás Checa scored 0-1 in the 7th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Celedonio Rasa, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Celedonio Rasa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eustacio Quinten, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 14th minute, Desiderio Ermengol left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Deportivo Pucho fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. 17 minutes into the match, Tomás Checa had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Celedonio Rasa. FERRABARCA FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Tomás Checa was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. Celedonio Rasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Desiderio Ermengol, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. When Deportivo Pucho's Desiderio Ermengol in the 26th minute got a chance for a shot 26th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FERRABARCA FC's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, FERRABARCA FC's Orlin Aguilar got a free kick in the 33rd minute. Desiderio Ermengol scored 0-4 in the 36th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Celedonio Rasa, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The audience was convinced that Orlin Aguilar's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Edgardo Botello was relentless in the 42nd minute of the game. Desiderio Ermengol took the ball and in the 46 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Celedonio Rasa. Celedonio Rasa dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-5. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-5 lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Orlin Aguilar to make the kick off. 53 minutes into the match, FERRABARCA FC's goal looked a bit too open when Desiderio Ermengol came free, but Celedonio Rasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Desiderio Ermengol in the 56th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Celedonio Rasa saved FERRABARCA FC from getting behind. In the 58th minute Desiderio Ermengol shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Celedonio Rasa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 61st minute Deportivo Pucho were awarded a corner. Anier Pirmin went to the cornerflag to take it. Deportivo Pucho's Anier Pirmin was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Celedonio Rasa in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Edgardo Botello showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Orlin Aguilar in the 67th minute of the match. Sandalio Masdeu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Edgardo Botello having to interfere. After 71 played minutes Deportivo Pucho got a freekick which was hit by Anier Pirmin. 72 minutes into the match, FERRABARCA FC's Julen Hoyuelos broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. A collision led to Deportivo Pucho getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Benicio Librado hit a great ball. FERRABARCA FC's Celedonio Rasa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 76th minute of the match, managed to save FERRABARCA FC from getting a goal against them. After 79 played minutes Deportivo Pucho got a freekick which was hit by Eustacio Quinten. Erramu Echarriza blasted a shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Edgardo Botello having to make a save. Edgardo Botello took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Orlin Aguilar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Orlin Aguilar in the 93rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Edgardo Botello saved Deportivo Pucho from getting behind. Tomás Checa could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 94th minute of the match, but Celedonio Rasa made a huge save. Deportivo Pucho's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.