U18 World League

3ª República
Spectators: 8079 (Terracing: 6061, Seating: 1858, VIP seats: 160) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Lionel Messi kicked off to start the match. Isidro Arribas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lionel Messi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 14 played minutes La Scaloneta got a freekick which was hit by Eusebio Richie. Adolfo Lohitzun showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Igor Valdivia, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. In the 21st minute Lionel Messi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Isidro Arribas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to La Scaloneta getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Damaso Belarmo hit a great ball. Igor Valdivia could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 29th minute of the match, but Adolfo Lohitzun made a huge save. Isidro Arribas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rosendo Sasoin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Isidro Arribas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rosendo Sasoin, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. 46 minutes into the game, Lionel Messi cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Isidro Arribas was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in.

51 minutes into the match, Palle Irø notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of La Scaloneta's Adolfo Lohitzun. Adolfo Lohitzun was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Couto Mixto F.C.'s Isidro Arribas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ángel-Fabián Di María in the 60th minute of play. Isidro Arribas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rosendo Sasoin in the 61st minute of the match. After 62 minutes, Manuel De la Rosa mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Couto Mixto F.C. and the La Scaloneta players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 62 played minutes Couto Mixto F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Manuel De la Rosa. La Scaloneta's Ariel Ubendu was substituted for Antonio Niva. After a rather tough play, La Scaloneta's Antonio Niva got a free kick in the 73rd minute. Isidro Arribas was a little too slow when Rosendo Sasoin got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 79th minute. The score was now 1-4. Couto Mixto F.C. made a substitution. Jerico Reyes replaced Igor Valdivia. Couto Mixto F.C.'s Isidro Arribas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lionel Messi in the 86th minute of play. The supporters of Couto Mixto F.C. booed when La Scaloneta was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Damaso Belarmo didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, La Scaloneta's Damaso Belarmo got a free kick in the 93rd minute. Lionel Messi's late challenge caught a Couto Mixto F.C.'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Lionel Messi helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Couto Mixto F.C. booed when La Scaloneta was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lionel Messi didn't get a good kick on the ball. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. La Scaloneta walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.