U21 World League

MDQ Raptors Arena
Spectators: 7686 (Terracing: 5765, Seating: 1768, VIP seats: 153) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Amancio Abancens started the match with the kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 7th minute, Tomás Etxatxu managed to get in a good position for a shot. MDQ Raptors FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Tomás Etxatxu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Benigno Guillem breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Marcos Onofre in the 11th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Benigno Guillem prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When MDQ Raptors FC's Marcos Onofre in the 12th minute got a chance for a shot 12th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye La Candela FC's goalie prevented a goal. Tomás Etxatxu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 19th minute of the match, but Benigno Guillem made a huge save. In the 21st match minute, La Candela FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Silvestre Ekialde to maneuver through the defense. Benigno Guillem made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jefferson Linhares in the 22nd minute of play. After having played for 23 minutes, Jefferson Linhares managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. MDQ Raptors FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jefferson Linhares was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ruperto Bastia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nestor Toribio in the 25th minute of the match. Tiburcio Bonadona charged in rather forcefully in the 27th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tiburcio Bonadona the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 27 played minutes La Candela FC got a freekick which was hit by Tiburcio Bonadona. Benigno Guillem made a fantastic save in the 29th minute, when Marcos Onofre sent off a good shot on target. In the 29th match minute, MDQ Raptors FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bartolo Erramu to maneuver through the defense. When La Candela FC's Amancio Abancens in the 31st minute got a chance for a shot 31st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye MDQ Raptors FC's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of MDQ Raptors FC booed when La Candela FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tiburcio Bonadona didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to La Candela FC getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Amancio Abancens hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 44th minute, Jefferson Linhares managed to get in a good position for a shot. MDQ Raptors FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Jefferson Linhares was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Benigno Guillem breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Marcos Onofre made a kick off. Benigno Guillem showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jefferson Linhares in the 52nd minute of the match. Amancio Abancenss short, quick shot in the 53rdth minute got Ruperto Bastia to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Benigno Guillem showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcos Onofre in the 56th minute of the match. Nestor Toribio's late challenge caught a MDQ Raptors FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Nestor Toribio helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, La Candela FC's Nestor Toribio got a free kick in the 58th minute. The supporters of La Candela FC booed when MDQ Raptors FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bartolo Erramu didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 66th match minute, La Candela FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tiburcio Bonadona to maneuver through the defense. La Candela FC's Benigno Guillem played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcos Onofre in the 69th minute of play. The supporters of MDQ Raptors FC booed when La Candela FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tiburcio Bonadona didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tiburcio Bonadona kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. A collision led to La Candela FC getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Vicente Gerazan hit a great ball. Benigno Guillem took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcos Onofre, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jefferson Linhares blasted a shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Benigno Guillem having to make a save. When MDQ Raptors FC's Jefferson Linhares in the 96th minute got a chance for a shot 96th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye La Candela FC's goalie prevented a goal.