U23 World League

Monumental Maquinola
Spectators: 7776 (Terracing: 5833, Seating: 1788, VIP seats: 155) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Justino Chucho made the kick off which started today's match. Through an outstanding action, after 6 minutes, Victor Favila successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Cesar Peyo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Conrado Maiorga, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. Cesar Peyo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dario Abastas, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. 18 minutes into the match, Deportivo Diamante U18's goal looked a bit too open when Trent Alexander-Arnold came free, but Victor Favila reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Victor Favila showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Trent Alexander-Arnold, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. 26 minutes into the match, Depor Alex Return's Timoteo Sansone sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Victor Favila narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 28th minute Valentin Matei shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cesar Peyo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 32 minutes into the game, Deportivo Diamante U18's Conrado Maiorga nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cesar Peyo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. In the 35thth minute of the game Conrado Maiorga who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Depor Alex Return's Cesar Peyo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 37 played minutes Deportivo Diamante U18 got a freekick which was hit by Tadeo Naldo. In the 40th minute Trent Alexander-Arnold shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Victor Favila saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A hard shot 41 in the game by Justino Chucho from a close distance when the talented Victor Favila managed to make a qualified save. Deportivo Diamante U18's players were relieved. The Depor Alex Return players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Deportivo Diamante U18 were winning 0-2.

The wind increased when Conrado Maiorga made the kick off in the second half. In the 51st match minute, Depor Alex Return was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Igor Irrintzi to maneuver through the defense. Cesar Peyo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Conrado Maiorga in the 57th minute of the match. 58 minutes into the match, Depor Alex Return's goalkeeper Cesar Peyo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lucio Diegotxe. 59 minutes into the game, Justino Chucho was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Depor Alex Return's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Deportivo Diamante U18 the free kick. A collision led to Depor Alex Return getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Justino Chucho hit a great ball. Depor Alex Return's Cesar Peyo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 64th minute of the match, managed to save Depor Alex Return from getting a goal against them. Valentin Matei sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 71 minutes into the game, Justino Chucho cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Victor Favila was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Victor Favila made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Justino Chucho in the 81st minute of play. When Leo Giro came up free with the goalie in the 94th minute, the Deportivo Diamante U18 fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Leo Giro couldn't finish the play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Deportivo Diamante U18 had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.