U18 World League

ESA MONUMENTAL
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Miguel Tano made the kick off which started today's match. Inocencio Luar kicked well hit freekick during the 5th minute of the match. Anibal Nalo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ceferino Restu in the 9th minute of play. Melquiades Lamberto hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. Anibal Nalo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bernabe Artizar in the 19th minute of play. Ceferino Restu charged in rather forcefully in the 26th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ceferino Restu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 26th match minute, Esmeralda AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ceferino Restu to maneuver through the defense. In the 29th minute Ceferino Restu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anibal Nalo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Marciano Kelemen was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 37 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 39th minute, Melquiades Lamberto managed to get in a good position for a shot. Esmeralda AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Melquiades Lamberto was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Anibal Nalo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Anibal Nalo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bernabe Artizar in the 47th minute of play.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Bernabe Artizar to strike the kick off in the second half. Cristian Rufo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 51st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 54th minute Cristian Rufo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anibal Nalo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 57th minute Bernabe Artizar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anibal Nalo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 58th match minute, Esmeralda AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Melquiades Lamberto to maneuver through the defense. When Claudio Ipar fell near the penalty area in the 60th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Club Atlethico Talleres's protests and gave Claudio Ipar a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Esmeralda AFC booed when Club Atlethico Talleres was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Claudio Ipar didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Esmeralda AFC's Severiano Clementi got a free kick in the 64th minute. Anibal Nalo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bernabe Artizar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 73 minutes into the match, Club Atlethico Talleres's goal looked a bit too open when Ceferino Restu came free, but Anibal Nalo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 82nd minute, Ceferino Restu ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Anibal Nalo was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-0. Anibal Nalo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bernabe Artizar in the 90th minute of play. Esmeralda AFC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.