U18 World League

Joaquin F. A Delgado
Spectators: 7793 (Terracing: 5846, Seating: 1792, VIP seats: 155) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ariel Silviano made the kick off which started today's match. COSQUIN SFC's Ricardo Benet played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ezequiel Luke in the 2nd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elias Argoitz in the 9th minute of play forced COSQUIN SFC's goalkeeper Ricardo Benet to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 10 minutes into the game, Elias Argoitz cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Ricardo Benet was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Filiberto Ourente struck a weak shot in the 13th minute. Ricardo Benet didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Estudiantes de América. Estudiantes de América's defense didn't have a chance, in the 15th minute, when Eustacio Mitxaut scored to the left of an out of position Adrian Ospetsu, making the score, 1-2. In the 19th minute Estudiantes de América were awarded a corner. Filiberto Ourente went to the cornerflag to take it. A nice corner shot did that Javier Markel got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Ricardo Benet quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. In the 21st match minute, COSQUIN SFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ariel Silviano to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 22nd minute, Ezequiel Luke managed to get in a good position for a shot. Estudiantes de América's supporters rose to their feet, but Ezequiel Luke was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ricardo Benet breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ismael Llanos during the 25th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 25 played minutes COSQUIN SFC got a freekick which was hit by Ismael Llanos. After some fancy dribbling in the 38th minute, Ezequiel Luke managed to get in a good position for a shot. Estudiantes de América's supporters rose to their feet, but Ezequiel Luke was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ricardo Benet breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 41st minute, Ezequiel Luke 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 Estudiantes de América booed when COSQUIN SFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aureliano Socorro didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Ezequiel Luke had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After the first half Estudiantes de América were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The crowd rose to their feet as Estudiantes de América's Isaias Cutberto slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Ricardo Benet. That made the score 1-3 after 55 minutes of play. In the 58thth minute of the game Elias Argoitz who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but COSQUIN SFC's Ricardo Benet was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 65th minute of the match, Isaias Cutberto got a very nice opportunity to score, but Ricardo Benet was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Ezequiel Luke recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 70th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Estudiantes de América made a substitution. Bernardo Ado replaced Isaias Cutberto. With a little luck, COSQUIN SFC's Ricardo Benet got control of the ball when Lino Ekialde tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ricardo Benet was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Lino Ekialde showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-4 in the 77 minute of play. After 92 played minutes COSQUIN SFC got a freekick which was hit by Ismael Llanos. Ricardo Benet made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ezequiel Luke in the 93rd minute. In the 94th match minute, Estudiantes de América was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Javier Markel to maneuver through the defense. The COSQUIN SFC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Estudiantes de América's performance. The match ended with a win for Estudiantes de América.