U18 World League

Taladro de Almagro
Spectators: 7800 (Terracing: 5850, Seating: 1794, VIP seats: 156) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ubaldo Sanson got the match started through his kick off. The Owls's Francisc Firoiu proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 6th minute of the match, managed to save The Owls from getting a goal against them. After 7 played minutes Martin Palermo F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Damaso Donostia. Aureliano Herena showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alexandru Coporan, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. In the 12th minute Alexandru Coporan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aureliano Herena saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Francisc Firoiu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ubaldo Sanson in the 15th minute of the match. After 21 minutes, Petruț Alecu mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the The Owls and the Martin Palermo F.C. players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to The Owls getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Petruț Alecu hit a great ball. In the 27th minute, Norberto Astrada hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 28th minute of the match Sever Zăreanu shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Aureliano Herena showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. 35 minutes into the match, The Owls's goal looked a bit too open when Ubaldo Sanson came free, but Francisc Firoiu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 37 minutes into the match, The Owls's goal looked a bit too open when Baldomiro Quintin came free, but Francisc Firoiu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 41 minutes into the game, Ubaldo Sanson recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Francisc Firoiu. Ubaldo Sanson showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. Aureliano Herena made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Liviu Huștea in the 44th minute of play. 46 minutes in the game, Baldomiro Hodei fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Francisc Firoiu having to interfere. If Ubaldo Sanson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Alexandru Coporan made a kick off. 51 minutes into the game, Martin Palermo F.C.'s Ubaldo Sanson nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Francisc Firoiu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. Francisc Firoiu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Baldomiro Hodei in the 54th minute of the match. Norberto Astrada hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. Liviu Huștea could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 68th minute of the match, but Aureliano Herena made a huge save. In the 69th minute, Alexandru Coporan 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 Martin Palermo F.C.'s Baldomiro Hodei in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye The Owls's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, Martin Palermo F.C.'s Segundo Peyo got a free kick in the 73rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Baldomiro Hodei in the 76th minute of play forced The Owls's goalkeeper Francisc Firoiu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alexandru Coporan hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. When Baldomiro Quintin fell near the penalty area in the 80th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Martin Palermo F.C.'s protests and gave Baldomiro Quintin a yellow card for diving instead. In the 80th minute, Baldomiro Quintin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Baldomiro Hodei fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Francisc Firoiu having to interfere. After 92 minutes of play Martin Palermo F.C.'s Baldomiro Quintin was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. Baldomiro Quintin kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. In the 94th minute, Victor Rizea hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.