U18 World League

Ravens Stadium
Spectators: 7698 (Terracing: 5775, Seating: 1770, VIP seats: 153) Ivan Pueblo started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gogo Vergaray in the 4th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alfonso Valentine prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 10th minute, Domingo Norino ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Alfonso Valentine was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. In the 14th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ȓᾄvἔᾗṩ Ғ.Ƈ.'s goalkeeper Raimundo Rios, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 15 minutes into the match, RED DEVIL's goalkeeper Alfonso Valentine had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Domingo Norino. Raimundo Rios came out of the goal in the 19th minute to try and stop a shot by RED DEVIL's Ivan Pueblo. But to his dismay, Ivan Pueblo quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. In the 30th minute, Ivan Pueblo 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. After a rather tough play, RED DEVIL's Efrain Evis got a free kick in the 33rd minute. Gogo Vergaray who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 38thth minute tested the skills of Alfonso Valentine when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Raimundo Rios took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ciriaco Cayo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alfonso Valentine took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Domingo Norino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

A collision led to Ȓᾄvἔᾗṩ Ғ.Ƈ. getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Lucas Erramun hit a great ball. 54 minutes into the game, Lucas Erramun cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Alfonso Valentine was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After a rather tough play, Ȓᾄvἔᾗṩ Ғ.Ƈ.'s Domingo Norino got a free kick in the 57th minute. Ȓᾄvἔᾗṩ Ғ.Ƈ.'s Isaias Orzaize was substituted for Gogo Vergaray. Ȓᾄvἔᾗṩ Ғ.Ƈ.'s Efrain Cai was substituted for Domingo Norino. In the 58th match minute, Ȓᾄvἔᾗṩ Ғ.Ƈ. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Domingo Norino to maneuver through the defense. Cayetano Belasko's late challenge caught a Ȓᾄvἔᾗṩ Ғ.Ƈ.'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Cayetano Belasko helped the player get up and apologised. Cayetano Belasko hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. A collision led to RED DEVIL getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Evaristo Errolan hit a great ball. 75 minutes into the match, Ȓᾄvἔᾗṩ Ғ.Ƈ.'s goal looked a bit too open when Ivan Pueblo came free, but Raimundo Rios reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. It seemed to be an obvious goal in the 76th minute, but Raimundo Rios got his fingers on the ball or the save, leaving Ȓᾄvἔᾗṩ Ғ.Ƈ. hanging dry this time. Constantino Maties kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. Raimundo Rios made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ciriaco Cayo in the 79th minute. After 80 played minutes Ȓᾄvἔᾗṩ Ғ.Ƈ. got a freekick which was hit by Jason Bourne. After a defensive mix-up in Ȓᾄvἔᾗṩ Ғ.Ƈ.'s zone, Ciriaco Cayo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Raimundo Rios came out of the goal and Ciriaco Cayo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Silvestre Merexildo hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. When Ciriaco Cayo fell near the penalty area in the 86th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored RED DEVIL's protests and gave Ciriaco Cayo a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Ȓᾄvἔᾗṩ Ғ.Ƈ. booed when RED DEVIL was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ciriaco Cayo didn't get a good kick on the ball. RED DEVIL's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.