U21 World League

Cilindro Glorioso
Spectators: 7490 (Terracing: 5618, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Conrado Eleder made the kick off which started today's match. Perpinya Abeita hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. In the 10th minute Sarracino Abad shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Joel Ixona saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Sarracino Abad took the ball and in the 14 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Joel Ixona. Joel Ixona dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. A collision led to Escuadrón Mercenario getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Cristo Abalos hit a great ball. After 25 minutes, Mario Ermengol mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the TotoRACING and the Escuadrón Mercenario players grew even worse after the yellow card. The referee gave Escuadrón Mercenario a penalty, 26 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Lucero Abalos, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of TotoRACING's Joel Ixona. 0-2. Sarracino Abad recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 32nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Escuadrón Mercenario booed when TotoRACING was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alberto Eron didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 36thth minute of the game Sarracino Abad who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but TotoRACING's Joel Ixona was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 38thth minute of the game Sarracino Abad who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but TotoRACING's Joel Ixona was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 39 minutes into the match, Niva Abad had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Joel Ixona. TotoRACING's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Niva Abad was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. Joel Ixona made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sarracino Abad in the 43rd minute of play. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-3.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Sarracino Abad to strike the kick off in the second half. Joey Abaunza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 51st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 53 minutes into the match, Niva Abad had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Joel Ixona. TotoRACING's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Niva Abad was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-4. Cipriano Abad struck a weak shot in the 57th minute. Joel Ixona didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Escuadrón Mercenario. Sarracino Abad in the 59thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Joel Ixona, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The Escuadrón Mercenario fans' excitement grew in the 60th match minute when Escuadrón Mercenario's Sarracino Abad looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-5 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sarracino Abad in the 67th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Joel Ixona prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Gualterio Meder hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Simon Barea during the 76th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, TotoRACING's Simon Barea got a free kick in the 76th minute. In the 77th minute, Cipriano Abad hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Conrado Eleder in the 80th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gorka Abel saved Escuadrón Mercenario from getting behind. Gorka Abel came out of the goal in the 95th minute to try and stop a shot by TotoRACING's Conrado Eleder. But to his dismay, Conrado Eleder quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-7. When the match was over Escuadrón Mercenario could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than TotoRACING throughout the match.