U21 World League

Estadio Azteca
Spectators: 7666 (Terracing: 5751, Seating: 1762, VIP seats: 153) After 3 played minutes La mano de D10S got a freekick which was hit by Epicuro Morcego. In the 6th minute, Josep Cabrera left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The La mano de D10S fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. After a rather tough play, La mano de D10S's Epicuro Morcego got a free kick in the 11th minute. Ospin Sobera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Avram Chiru, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The corner ended in Josep Cabrera almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but F.C. YKE's Helmuth Duckadam did a great save. Helmuth Duckadam showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from James Caballero, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. F.C. YKE's Helmuth Duckadam played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by James Caballero in the 19th minute of play. Helmuth Duckadam made an important save on a dangerous shot by Josep Cabrera in the 21st minute. Helmuth Duckadam didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Josep Cabrera went, in the 23rd minute, to the upper right corner, 2-0 was the resulting score. In the 25th match minute, F.C. YKE was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Avram Chiru to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in F.C. YKE's zone, Josep Cabrera stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Helmuth Duckadam came out of the goal and Josep Cabrera tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Avram Chiru's late challenge caught a La mano de D10S's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Avram Chiru helped the player get up and apologised. In the 27th match minute, F.C. YKE was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Avram Chiru to maneuver through the defense. Helmuth Duckadam took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from James Caballero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Cazimir Puișoru fell near the penalty area in the 34th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored F.C. YKE's protests and gave Cazimir Puișoru a yellow card for diving instead. In the 34th minute, Cazimir Puișoru hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to La mano de D10S getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. James Caballero hit a great ball. 42 minutes into the match, La mano de D10S's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Lunca came free, but Ospin Sobera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Josep Cabrera to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute, Josep Cabrera ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Helmuth Duckadam was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-0. In the 54th minute, Nicolae Stanciu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Helmuth Duckadam 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 54th minute. 60 minutes into the match, Nicolae Stanciu dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Ospin Sobera, 3-1. Helmuth Duckadam 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 63rd minute. Helmuth Duckadam made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Epicuro Morcego in the 67th minute of play. In the 68th minute, Adolfo Ocaña hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 75 minutes into the game, La mano de D10S's Epicuro Morcego nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Helmuth Duckadam made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-1. Daniel Lunca was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 82nd minute. F.C. YKE's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. In the 86th minute, Epicuro Morcego left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The La mano de D10S fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 5-1. La mano de D10S walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.