U18 World League

Los Campos Eliseos
Spectators: 7701 (Terracing: 5777, Seating: 1771, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Rafael Clodio took the kick off in the first half of the match. If Rafael Clodio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 5th minute, Gaspar Fernendo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Herminio Afonso made an important save on a dangerous shot by Aiolos Oolo in the 16th minute. In the 17th minute, Feliciano Lorca made a precise shot to the right of Herminio Afonso. EL PEPO FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. Herminio Afonso was a little too slow when Leon Truebano got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 20th minute. The score was now 3-0. The supporters of EL PEPO FC booed when Aioros FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Clis Ricoy didn't get a good kick on the ball. Herminio Afonso made an important save on a dangerous shot by Leon Truebano in the 27th minute. Gaspar Fernendo kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. Lander Andonegui, 37 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. 39 minutes into the match, EL PEPO FC's goalkeeper Herminio Afonso had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Leon Truebano. In the 40th minute, Rafael Clodio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Aioros FC getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Quexal Esquide hit a great ball. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Aiolos Oolo stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 54 minutes into the match, EL PEPO FC's goal looked a bit too open when Aiolos Oolo came free, but Herminio Afonso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Anibal Beltxe hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. Herminio Afonso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bahiano Neila, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leon Truebano in the 60th minute of play forced EL PEPO FC's goalkeeper Herminio Afonso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rafael Clodio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Iban Cavada having to interfere. Aioros FC's Enzo Camaño was substituted for Feliciano Lorca. Aioros FC's Zacarias Gascon was substituted for Lander Andonegui. Aioros FC's Ferran Durana was substituted for Aiolos Oolo. 68 minutes into the match, EL PEPO FC's goal looked a bit too open when Leon Truebano came free, but Herminio Afonso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 73 minutes into the game, Eutor Cortina was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Aioros FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave EL PEPO FC the free kick. In the 73rd minute, Eutor Cortina hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Aioros FC's Leon Truebano suffered a sore thigh after 74 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Maximo Bide's late challenge caught a Aioros FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Maximo Bide helped the player get up and apologised. Herminio Afonso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ferran Durana, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 83 minutes into the match, Aioros FC's goalkeeper Iban Cavada had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mariano Noe. Herminio Afonso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bahiano Neila in the 88th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 92nd minute, Anibal Beltxe managed to get in a good position for a shot. EL PEPO FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Anibal Beltxe was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Iban Cavada breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 93 minutes into the game, EL PEPO FC's Anibal Beltxe nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Iban Cavada made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. When the referee ended the match the Aioros FC players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.