U23 World League

Estadio MANCHITA
Spectators: 7584 (Terracing: 5689, Seating: 1744, VIP seats: 151) Estevon Abancens made the kick off and thus started the match. 3 minutes into the match, Escuadrón Mercenario's Estevon Abancens sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Cristian Federigo narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Cristian Federigo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Enrique Abeijon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. MANCHITA ES LA TUYA 9-12's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Zacarias Bermudez in the 9th minute. The Escuadrón Mercenario fans' excitement grew in the 12th match minute when Escuadrón Mercenario's Estevon Abancens 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 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 20 minutes into the match, Estevon Abancens had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Cristian Federigo. MANCHITA ES LA TUYA 9-12's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Estevon Abancens was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. After some fancy dribbling in the 23rd minute, Gaspar Abastas managed to get in a good position for a shot. Escuadrón Mercenario's supporters rose to their feet, but Gaspar Abastas was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cristian Federigo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Cristian Federigo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Enrique Abeijon in the 28th minute of play. Estevon Abancens fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cristian Federigo having to interfere. Gorka Abel made a fantastic save in the 32nd minute, when Modesto Eli sent off a good shot on target. Enrique Abeijon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Geronimo Salbatore in the 35th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gorka Abel prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Enrique Abeijon blasted a shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Cristian Federigo having to make a save. In the 39thth minute of the game Estevon Abancens who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but MANCHITA ES LA TUYA 9-12's Cristian Federigo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Simon Cidro struck a weak shot in the 42nd minute. Gorka Abel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for MANCHITA ES LA TUYA 9-12. The supporters of MANCHITA ES LA TUYA 9-12 booed when Escuadrón Mercenario was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Estevao Abalos didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-3.

Gorka Abel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Geronimo Salbatore, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 58 played minutes Escuadrón Mercenario got a freekick which was hit by Perpinya Abeita. After some fancy dribbling in the 59th minute, Geronimo Salbatore managed to get in a good position for a shot. MANCHITA ES LA TUYA 9-12's supporters rose to their feet, but Geronimo Salbatore was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gorka Abel breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 62nd minute, Eustacio Valerio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in MANCHITA ES LA TUYA 9-12's zone, Estevao Abalos stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cristian Federigo came out of the goal and Estevao Abalos tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Modesto Eli scored 1-3 in the 70th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Gorka Abel, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Gorka Abel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Geronimo Salbatore in the 76th minute of the match. Simon Cidro kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. Simon Cidro's late challenge caught a Escuadrón Mercenario's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Simon Cidro helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to MANCHITA ES LA TUYA 9-12 getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Simon Cidro hit a great ball. Benigno Sol's late challenge caught a Escuadrón Mercenario's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Benigno Sol helped the player get up and apologised. Eduardo Pio kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Estevon Abancens in the 89th minute of play forced MANCHITA ES LA TUYA 9-12's goalkeeper Cristian Federigo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 92nd minute, Eustacio Valerio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Enrique Abeijon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Cristian Federigo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Escuadrón Mercenario walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.