Argentina in the height of summer: 14-year-old Ariel, who loves playing soccer and works in his uncle's store alongside school, is about to face some hot days, as he is hopelessly in love. The object of his affection, Patricia, comes from a poor neighborhood that Ariel has previously avoided out of fear. However, his courage is put to the test when the unthinkable happens: a gang of criminals steals the greatest treasure Patricia's father owns: Diego Maradona's first soccer ball. Ariel and his friends decide to retrieve the ball – for the first time, they leave their sheltered world and plunge into a life-threatening adventure. With profound wit and charming ease, Sergio Olguín tells the story of the magic of first love, friendship in all circumstances, and soccer goals that could not have been scored better.