U21 World League

Gigante
Spectators: 7490 (Terracing: 5618, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Domingo Rufio started the match with the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Domingo Rufio in the 4th minute of play forced Futuros FC's goalkeeper Naldo Martins to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Domingo Rufio in the 5th minute of play forced Futuros FC's goalkeeper Naldo Martins to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Arribeños AFC's zone, Álvaro Barbosa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Daniel Gaspard came out of the goal and Álvaro Barbosa tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to Arribeños AFC getting a freekick after 14 minutes play. Vladimiro Jordy hit a great ball. After 17 played minutes Arribeños AFC got a freekick which was hit by Ernesto Esiquio. A hard shot 20 in the game by Papi Hamburger from a close distance when the talented Daniel Gaspard managed to make a qualified save. Arribeños AFC's players were relieved. 25 minutes into the match, Arribeños AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Álvaro Barbosa came free, but Daniel Gaspard reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 28 minutes, Papi Hamburger made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. Arribeños AFC's Daniel Gaspard tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. The supporters of Futuros FC booed when Arribeños AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vladimiro Jordy didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 35th play minute Papi Hamburger came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Daniel Gaspard. 2-0. After 44 minutes, Vladimiro Jordy mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Arribeños AFC and the Futuros FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Vladimiro Jordy hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. Futuros FC's Álvaro Barbosa got a good chance for a goal in the 45th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Papi Hamburger made a kick off. After some careless play in the Futuros FC defense, Ernesto Esiquio kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Naldo Martins. The Futuros FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Naldo Martins should have stopped the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vladimiro Jordy in the 61st minute of play forced Futuros FC's goalkeeper Naldo Martins to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Domingo Rufio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Naldo Martins having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Papi Hamburger in the 69th minute of play forced Arribeños AFC's goalkeeper Daniel Gaspard to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 72nd minute, Papi Hamburger managed to get in a good position for a shot. Futuros FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Papi Hamburger was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Daniel Gaspard breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Futuros FC's Papi Hamburger in the 75th minute got a chance for a shot 75th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Arribeños AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Arribeños AFC's Daniel Gaspard played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Álvaro Barbosa in the 82nd minute of play. After a rather tough play, Arribeños AFC's Marcelino Ugaitz got a free kick in the 83rd minute. After having played for 85 minutes, Edson Sousa managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Futuros FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Edson Sousa was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Domingo Rufio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Naldo Martins tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Futuros FC getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. João Vítor Galvão hit a great ball. Futuros FC's Papi Hamburger got a good chance for a goal in the 95th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Futuros FC had played much better football throughout.