U21 World League

Gigante A
Spectators: 7678 (Terracing: 5759, Seating: 1766, VIP seats: 153) 13 minutes into the match, Lalla Paiz had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Martin Miro. Ripa FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Lalla Paiz was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. A collision led to Mete y Raspa FC getting a freekick after 16 minutes play. Lehoi Payno hit a great ball. 17 minutes into the game, Rogelio Confesor recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Bert Pöggeler. Rogelio Confesor showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. In the 20th minute Lalla Paiz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Martin Miro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Martin Miro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lalla Paiz, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. After 34 played minutes Mete y Raspa FC got a freekick which was hit by Rius Garaizar. Bert Pöggeler made an important save on a dangerous shot by Marco Elivareo in the 35th minute. With a little luck, Mete y Raspa FC's Bert Pöggeler got control of the ball when Igor Sanchez tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Ripa FC booed when Mete y Raspa FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 48 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rius Garaizar didn't get a good kick on the ball. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Lalla Paiz to make the kick off. Martin Miro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lehoi Payno in the 56th minute of play. In the 66th minute, Ripa FC's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Lehoi Payno fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. 75 minutes into the match, Ripa FC's Silvano Paulin sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Bert Pöggeler narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Lehoi Payno's late challenge caught a Ripa FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Lehoi Payno helped the player get up and apologised. Lehoi Payno hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. Rogelio Confesor struck a weak shot in the 82nd minute. Bert Pöggeler didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ripa FC. In the 83rd match minute, Ripa FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Igor Sanchez to maneuver through the defense. Atarratze Maeztu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mete y Raspa FC's Bert Pöggeler played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rogelio Confesor in the 95th minute of play. Ripa FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Mete y Raspa FC for a fine match.