U18 League

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 174 (Terracing: 131, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Iyan Puyol kicked off to start the match. When Pelayo Pantoja fell near the penalty area in the 2nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored La mano de D10S's protests and gave Pelayo Pantoja a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Turbo Kame Corp booed when La mano de D10S was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pelayo Pantoja didn't get a good kick on the ball. Florian Cuevas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Josep Cabrera, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. Florian Cuevas came out of the goal in the 6th minute to try and stop a shot by La mano de D10S's James Caballero. But to his dismay, James Caballero quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. In the 12th match minute, Turbo Kame Corp was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jorge Candamil to maneuver through the defense. 13 minutes into the game, La mano de D10S's Josep Cabrera nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Florian Cuevas made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. 23 minutes in the game, James Caballero dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. In the 26th minute, José Barro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 27 minutes into the match, La mano de D10S's Asdrubal Jubera sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Florian Cuevas narrowly saved just below the crossbar. La mano de D10S's Nicanor Casals played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carlos Ponte in the 29th minute of play. Asdrubal Jubera recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 30th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 31 minutes into the game, Ximo Zafrilla was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Turbo Kame Corp's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave La mano de D10S the free kick. In the 31st minute, Ximo Zafrilla hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 34th match minute, Turbo Kame Corp was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Iyan Puyol to maneuver through the defense. 37 minutes into the match, Turbo Kame Corp's goalkeeper Florian Cuevas had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Josep Cabrera. 42 minutes into the game, José Barro was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Turbo Kame Corp's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave La mano de D10S the free kick. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Josep Cabrera made a kick off. After 52 played minutes Turbo Kame Corp got a freekick which was hit by Cristos Navarro. La mano de D10S's Nicanor Casals played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carlos Ponte in the 66th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Carlos Ponte kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Nicanor Casals. That made the score 3-2 in the 68 minute of play. In the 75th minute, José Barro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. La mano de D10S's Nicanor Casals proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 79th minute of the match, managed to save La mano de D10S from getting a goal against them. In the 80th match minute, La mano de D10S was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Francisco Casanova to maneuver through the defense. After 84th play minutes Josep Cabrera shot 4-2, a short shot which went by Florian Cuevas and just under the crossbar into goal. James Caballero struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Florian Cuevas didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for La mano de D10S. There was no doubt that La mano de D10S were the better team. La mano de D10S's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.