U18 World League

ARENA SANTA INES
Spectators: 7635 (Terracing: 5727, Seating: 1756, VIP seats: 152) Franco Mastantuono 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. Cuervo Loco FC's Alonzo Flor was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Dionisio Costa in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. After 18 played minutes Cuervo Loco FC got a freekick which was hit by Anier Perrando. Melchor Lucero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Omar Arlegui, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. In the 22nd minute, Silvestre Huly hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 27th minute, Pau Delzo made a precise shot to the right of Melchor Lucero. Cuervo Loco FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Cuervo Loco FC's Melchor Lucero proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 30th minute of the match, managed to save Cuervo Loco FC from getting a goal against them. In the 31st match minute, Cuervo Loco FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anier Perrando to maneuver through the defense. PELOTEROS 8°B 2003 FC's Lucero Quilempan got a good chance for a goal in the 32nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Pau Delzo came up free with the goalie in the 35th minute, the PELOTEROS 8°B 2003 FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Pau Delzo couldn't finish the play. 36 minutes into the match, Cuervo Loco FC's goalkeeper Melchor Lucero had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Omar Arlegui. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Omar Arlegui in the 43rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Melchor Lucero saved Cuervo Loco FC from getting behind. In the 44th minute, PELOTEROS 8°B 2003 FC's Pau Delzo dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-0. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Matias Gonsalve made a kick off. After having played for 52 minutes, Matias Gonsalve managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cuervo Loco FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Matias Gonsalve was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Matias Gonsalve got free with Dionisio Costa in the 54th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Melchor Lucero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Romelio Ordaz in the 55th minute of play. Cuervo Loco FC's Melchor Lucero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Omar Arlegui in the 59th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Matias Gonsalve in the 60th minute of play forced PELOTEROS 8°B 2003 FC's goalkeeper Dionisio Costa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 61st match minute, Cuervo Loco FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Victoriano Baldovino to maneuver through the defense. Melchor Lucero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Romelio Ordaz, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. Matias Gonsalve could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 74th minute of the match, but Dionisio Costa made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rosalio Pinto in the 78th minute of play forced Cuervo Loco FC's goalkeeper Melchor Lucero to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, PELOTEROS 8°B 2003 FC's Tauro Fornes got a free kick in the 84th minute. Melchor Lucero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Romelio Ordaz in the 88th minute of play. Franco Mastantuono sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience thought a goal was coming when Matias Gonsalve got free with Dionisio Costa in the 93rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. There was no doubt that PELOTEROS 8°B 2003 FC were the better team. PELOTEROS 8°B 2003 FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.