U21 World League

La cancha del Fune
Spectators: 7481 (Terracing: 5612, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Moises Gines kicked off to start the match. 4 minutes into the match, Arnulfo Tano had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ruben Balesio. Funebrero FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Arnulfo Tano was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. In the 9th minute, Moises Gines got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. When Gervasio Quintan fell near the penalty area in the 12th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Habsburgo's protests and gave Gervasio Quintan a yellow card for diving instead. In the 12th minute, Gervasio Quintan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 14 minutes into the match, Habsburgo's goal looked a bit too open when Modesto Hulberto came free, but Amado Cordarryl reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ruben Balesio didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Habsburgo's Prudencio Thomas shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 0-2 in the ordered_time% minute. The supporters of Habsburgo booed when Funebrero FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Modesto Hulberto didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some careless play in the Funebrero FC defense, Prudencio Thomas kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Ruben Balesio. The Funebrero FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Ruben Balesio should have stopped the shot. After 22 played minutes Habsburgo got a freekick which was hit by Justo Thomas. Amado Cordarryl took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Modesto Hulberto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Amado Cordarryl made an important save on a dangerous shot by Eulalio Guillem in the 27th minute. Funebrero FC's Ruben Balesio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arnulfo Tano in the 29th minute of play. When the match had gone on for 32 minutes, Prudencio Thomas put it in 0-4 from a short distance just to the right of Ruben Balesio. Ruben Balesio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Prudencio Thomas in the 39th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Funebrero FC defense, Prudencio Thomas kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Ruben Balesio. The Funebrero FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Ruben Balesio should have stopped the shot. When Javier Suarez fell near the penalty area in the 45th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Funebrero FC's protests and gave Javier Suarez a yellow card for diving instead. Javier Suarez kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. After the first half Habsburgo were leading 0-5. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Prudencio Thomas to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute, Habsburgo's Arnulfo Tano ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Ruben Balesio. Ruben Balesio yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-6. After 55 played minutes Funebrero FC got a freekick which was hit by Javier Suarez. When Atilano Intxixu fell near the penalty area in the 59th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Funebrero FC's protests and gave Atilano Intxixu a yellow card for diving instead. After 59 played minutes Funebrero FC got a freekick which was hit by Atilano Intxixu. 61 minutes into the match, Arnulfo Tano notched a goal, 0-8, to the right of Funebrero FC's Ruben Balesio. Ruben Balesio was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Amado Cordarryl made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Moises Gines in the 65th minute of play. Javier Suarez hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. 70 minutes into the game, Arnulfo Tano was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Habsburgo's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Funebrero FC the free kick. Arnulfo Tano kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Arnulfo Tano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ruben Balesio having to interfere. When Habsburgo's Prudencio Thomas in the 75th minute got a chance for a shot 75th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Funebrero FC's goalie prevented a goal. 77 minutes into the game, Habsburgo's Arnulfo Tano nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ruben Balesio made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-9. Amado Cordarryl took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Basilio Valiente, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 87 minutes into the match, Arnulfo Tano had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ruben Balesio. Funebrero FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Arnulfo Tano was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-10. In the 94th minute, Carlos Elazar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Claudio Martxot took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 95th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Ruben Balesio. Funebrero FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After 95 played minutes Funebrero FC got a freekick which was hit by Modesto Hulberto. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Habsburgo walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.