U18 World League

Estadio Mega Celeste
Spectators: 7855 (Terracing: 5892, Seating: 1807, VIP seats: 156) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Sherlock Holmes made the kick off which started today's match. Uxio Legazpi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Elizalde Aguayo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Uxio Legazpi in the 12th minute of play. In the 16th minute, Sherlock Holmes ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Xavier Sanjurjo was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. Diego Pison hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. Marciano Füller sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 25 minutes into the match, Snorlax FC's goal looked a bit too open when Benjamin Unzueta came free, but Elizalde Aguayo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sherlock Holmes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Xavier Sanjurjo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Elizalde Aguayo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Monge Cuero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato's Xavier Sanjurjo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marciano Füller in the 34th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Niguel Castillo in the 36th minute of play forced Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato's goalkeeper Xavier Sanjurjo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Xavier Sanjurjo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sherlock Holmes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Snorlax FC's zone, Xencio Rebollar stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Elizalde Aguayo came out of the goal and Xencio Rebollar tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Uxio Legazpi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 45 minutes into the game, Elberg Gažo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Snorlax FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato the free kick. In the 45th match minute, Snorlax FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Elberg Gažo to maneuver through the defense. 47 minutes into the match, Benjamin Unzueta dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Elizalde Aguayo, 1-1. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The wind increased when Monge Cuero made the kick off in the second half. Elizalde Aguayo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Xencio Rebollar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Urtzi Jordana kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. Xurxo Mathey hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. In the 60th minute, Alonso Andolcetti 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. Xavier Sanjurjo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sherlock Holmes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 69th minute of the match Snorlax FC got a corner. Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Alonso Andolcetti ran over to the corner to take the kick. 74 minutes into the match, Monge Cuero notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of Snorlax FC's Elizalde Aguayo. Elizalde Aguayo was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Diego Pison hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. In the 79th minute Alonso Andolcetti shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Xavier Sanjurjo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Xurxo Mathey hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. Elberg Gažo lost his temper 85 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. After a rather tough play, Snorlax FC's Elberg Gažo got a free kick in the 85th minute. In the 87th minute, Xencio Rebollar 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. The supporters of Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato booed when Snorlax FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Niguel Castillo didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato booed when Snorlax FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sherlock Holmes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lechero«ISTDG» Ambato were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Snorlax FC for a fine match.