U21 World League

El Monumental
Spectators: 7734 (Terracing: 5802, Seating: 1778, VIP seats: 154) If Hipolito Beti had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After 10 played minutes Abuba Akotonon FC got a freekick which was hit by Cristian Medina. Mauricio Santiago showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Miguel Merentiel, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. Mauricio Santiago took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Valentín Barco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Severo Orland fell near the penalty area in the 17th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored ELMUÑE's protests and gave Severo Orland a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to ELMUÑE getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Severo Orland hit a great ball. Valentín Barco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Miguel Merentiel in the 29th minute of play forced ELMUÑE's goalkeeper Mauricio Santiago to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mauricio Santiago showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Miguel Merentiel, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Mauricio Santiago made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Miguel Merentiel in the 35th minute of play. The supporters of ELMUÑE booed when Abuba Akotonon FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Valentín Barco didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ariel Tximitx showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hipolito Beti, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. When ELMUÑE's Arsenio Oriche in the 39th minute got a chance for a shot 39th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Abuba Akotonon FC's goalie prevented a goal. Mauricio Santiago took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Miguel Merentiel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Virgilio Corderall made a kick off. 50 minutes into the game, Valentín Barco was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Abuba Akotonon FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ELMUÑE the free kick. ELMUÑE made a substitution. Cirilo Batista replaced Jacobo Conrao. Valentín Barco hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. In the 52nd minute of the match Cirilo Batista sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ariel Tximitx skillfully saved the ball. Ariel Tximitx showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hipolito Beti, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arsenio Oriche in the 56th minute of play forced Abuba Akotonon FC's goalkeeper Ariel Tximitx to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Arsenio Oriche in the 60th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ariel Tximitx saved Abuba Akotonon FC from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in ELMUÑE's zone, Miguel Merentiel stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mauricio Santiago came out of the goal and Miguel Merentiel tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Mauricio Santiago made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Miguel Merentiel in the 67th minute of play. After 69 played minutes Abuba Akotonon FC got a freekick which was hit by Valentín Barco. In the 76th minute, Cirilo Batista made a precise shot to the right of Ariel Tximitx. Abuba Akotonon FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. A collision led to Abuba Akotonon FC getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Gaspar Selmo hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, ELMUÑE's Jonas Sidoro got a free kick in the 91st minute. Mauricio Santiago was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 92nd minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Eber Ludueña. ELMUÑE's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.