League

Estadio Tomas Orfei
Spectators: 7687 (Terracing: 5766, Seating: 1768, VIP seats: 153) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Niceto Micael started the match with the kick off. Anthony Di Giandomenico took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Diego Milito, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 13th minute of the match Laureano Mitxaut sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Anthony Di Giandomenico skillfully saved the ball. In the 23rdth minute of the game Diego Milito who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Lima FC's Anthony Di Giandomenico was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 25th minute, Angel Admon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Diego Milito in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Anthony Di Giandomenico prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 28th minute the ball was on its way in behind Lima FC's goalkeeper Anthony Di Giandomenico, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Deportivo Diamante U18's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Leo Giro in the 29th minute. The corner ended in Leo Giro almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Lima FC's Anthony Di Giandomenico did a great save. Victor Favila showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Niceto Micael, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. In the 33rd minute of the match Lima FC got a corner. Deportivo Diamante U18's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Niceto Micael ran over to the corner to take the kick. A well-hit corner resulted in Serafino Machado heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. 36 minutes into the match, Leo Giro notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Lima FC's Anthony Di Giandomenico. Anthony Di Giandomenico was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Deportivo Diamante U18's Ruperto Matia got a good chance for a goal in the 40th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Victor Favila took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Angel Admon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 44th minute, Diego Milito left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Deportivo Diamante U18 fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. The Lima FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Deportivo Diamante U18 were winning 0-2.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Diego Milito to strike the kick off in the second half. Victor Favila took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Angel Admon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 61 played minutes Deportivo Diamante U18 got a freekick which was hit by Tadeo Naldo. Victor Favila made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cosme Santana in the 66th minute of play. The supporters of Deportivo Diamante U18 booed when Lima FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Niceto Micael didn't get a good kick on the ball. Diego Milito who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 72ndth minute tested the skills of Anthony Di Giandomenico when he managed to save the team from getting behind. When Deportivo Diamante U18's Diego Milito in the 74th minute got a chance for a shot 74th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lima FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 76th minute, Angel Admon ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Victor Favila was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. In the 79th match minute, Deportivo Diamante U18 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Santiago Eufrasio to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Angel Admon in the 80th minute of play forced Deportivo Diamante U18's goalkeeper Victor Favila to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 81 minutes Deportivo Diamante U18's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Niceto Micael who took care of the corner kick. Serafino Machado was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. In the 83rd match minute, Deportivo Diamante U18 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ruperto Matia to maneuver through the defense. A hard shot 85 in the game by Diego Milito from a close distance when the talented Anthony Di Giandomenico managed to make a qualified save. Lima FC's players were relieved. Niceto Micael sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Diego Milito's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 95thth minute, Anthony Di Giandomenico skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Deportivo Diamante U18 eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.