U21 World League

Duff Stadium
Spectators: 7886 (Terracing: 5915, Seating: 1814, VIP seats: 157) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Denis Law made the kick off which started today's match. Cisco Rubial made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Narciso Agudiez in the 3rd minute of play. In the 10th minute Narciso Agudiez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cisco Rubial saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Edwin Ortiz during the 11th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, AFC United's Edwin Ortiz got a free kick in the 11th minute. Edwin Ortiz could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 14th minute of the match, but Nuno Palomera made a huge save. In the 15th minute, Joaquim Arriano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 17th minute Narciso Agudiez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cisco Rubial saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A hard shot 21 in the game by Denis Law from a close distance when the talented Nuno Palomera managed to make a qualified save. Res Non Verba's players were relieved. Denis Laws short, quick shot in the 21stth minute got Nuno Palomera to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Denis Laws short, quick shot in the 21stth minute got Nuno Palomera to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 26 minutes into the match, AFC United's goal looked a bit too open when Narciso Agudiez came free, but Cisco Rubial reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 27 minutes into the match, AFC United's goal looked a bit too open when Txerran Gotor came free, but Cisco Rubial reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Edwin Ortiz kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. With a little luck, Res Non Verba's Nuno Palomera got control of the ball when Denis Law tried to sneak it across the goal line. After some careless play in the AFC United defense, Narciso Agudiez kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Cisco Rubial. The AFC United fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Cisco Rubial should have stopped the shot. After some fancy dribbling in the 34th minute, Eustaquio Vesga managed to get in a good position for a shot. AFC United's supporters rose to their feet, but Eustaquio Vesga was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nuno Palomera breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 36 minutes into the game, Archibaldo Ahumada was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. AFC United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Res Non Verba the free kick. Cisco Rubial made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anacleto Arijola in the 39th minute of play. A collision led to AFC United getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Balesio Leiva hit a great ball. Cisco Rubial took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Narciso Agudiez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 45th match minute, Res Non Verba was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luisito Eguilaz to maneuver through the defense. Nuno Palomera didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Eustaquio Vesga went, in the 48th minute, to the upper right corner, 3-1 was the resulting score.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Narciso Agudiez made a kick off. Res Non Verba's Nuno Palomera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ekialde Balsera in the 54th minute of play. Res Non Verba's Nuno Palomera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Denis Law in the 55th minute of play. Edwin Ortiz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eustaquio Vesga in the 60th minute of play forced Res Non Verba's goalkeeper Nuno Palomera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cisco Rubial was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Luisito Eguilaz showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-2 in the 62 minute of play. AFC United's Cisco Rubial played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Narciso Agudiez in the 66th minute of play. Nuno Palomera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edwin Ortiz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Denis Irwin was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 75 minutes into the match. In a very dangerous position, a player in AFC United fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 75th minute. Penalty! Cisco Rubial had in the 78thth minute some difficulties stopping Colas Vilaro's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Nuno Palomera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eustaquio Vesga in the 80th minute of the match. 82 minutes into the match, AFC United's goalkeeper Cisco Rubial had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Narciso Agudiez. After 85 minutes, Txerran Gotor mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Res Non Verba and the AFC United players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 85th match minute, Res Non Verba was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Txerran Gotor to maneuver through the defense. Res Non Verba's Nuno Palomera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eustaquio Vesga in the 95th minute of play. The supporters of Res Non Verba booed when AFC United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 98 match minutes in a wonderful position. Archibaldo Ahumada didn't get a good kick on the ball.