U18 World League

Morocho Arena
Spectators: 7536 (Terracing: 5653, Seating: 1733, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Leandro Ubarna kicked off to start the match. In the 2nd match minute, Dogo Argentino was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jacobo Policarpio to maneuver through the defense. Esteban Ulizes succeeded in the game's 3rd minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 0-1. 7 minutes into the match, Dogo Argentino's goal looked a bit too open when Carlos Frascuelo came free, but Raimundo Miro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Cleto Estebano had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Raimundo Miro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Esteban Ulizes in the 13th minute of play. Raimundo Miro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Carlos Frascuelo's shot from short distance in the 13th minute. 14 minutes into the game, one of 17 de enero team:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Prospero Matxin went to the wrong direction when Emilio Lorien was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 23rd minute, Cleto Estebano managed to get in a good position for a shot. 17 de enero team's supporters rose to their feet, but Cleto Estebano was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Raimundo Miro breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of 17 de enero team booed when Dogo Argentino was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ricardo Faron didn't get a good kick on the ball. 26 minutes into the match, 17 de enero team's Cleto Estebano sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Raimundo Miro narrowly saved just below the crossbar. If Carlos Frascuelo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Melquiades Tome's late challenge caught a Dogo Argentino's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Melquiades Tome helped the player get up and apologised. In a very dangerous position, a player in 17 de enero team fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 30th minute. Penalty! In the 32nd minute, Melquiades Tome hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Moises Godoy could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 40th minute of the match, but Prospero Matxin made a huge save. Prospero Matxin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Moises Godoy in the 47th minute of the match. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Carlos Frascuelo stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. The audience thought a goal was coming when Carlos Frascuelo got free with Raimundo Miro in the 53rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The audience thought a goal was coming when Esteban Ulizes got free with Raimundo Miro in the 55th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. If Melquiades Tome had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Cleto Estebano hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. In the 64th match minute, Dogo Argentino was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leandro Ubarna to maneuver through the defense. 66 minutes into the game, Carlos Frascuelo recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Raimundo Miro. Carlos Frascuelo showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. Prospero Matxin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leandro Ubarna, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. Prospero Matxin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leandro Ubarna, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. After 83 played minutes 17 de enero team got a freekick which was hit by Melquiades Tome. 84 minutes into the match, 17 de enero team's goal looked a bit too open when Emilio Lorien came free, but Prospero Matxin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Cleto Estebano during the 93rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to 17 de enero team getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Cleto Estebano hit a great ball. Leandro Ubarna struck a weak shot in the 94th minute. Prospero Matxin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Dogo Argentino. 17 de enero team's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.