U21 World League

El Techo
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) Nicholas Tan started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Khairul Tan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jacinto Ortle in the 9th minute of play. CaNsErBeRo FC Ψ's Hipolito Seber played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Khai Choy in the 12th minute of play. With splendid footwork Virgilio Ekialde arrived in front of goal to shoot 1-0 by the left pole in the game's 15th minute. Khairul Tan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Virgilio Ekialde in the 21st minute of the match. CaNsErBeRo FC Ψ's Hipolito Seber played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Clive Politiek in the 31st minute of play. In the 33rd minute, Clive Politiek 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. In the 34th minute Virgilio Ekialde shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Khairul Tan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nicholas Tan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Hipolito Seber tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 38 minutes into the match, Albirex Niigata FC's Khai Choy sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Hipolito Seber narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Albirex Niigata FC's Nicholas Tan was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Hipolito Seber in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Melchor Romildo hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. Nicholas Tan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 46th minute, Khai Choy left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Albirex Niigata FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-2 lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Virgilio Ekialde to strike the kick off in the second half. With an all-out effort, Albirex Niigata FC's Hipolito Seber threw himself towards the right post 53 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Gerard Hoe, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Albirex Niigata FC's Gerard Hoe got a good chance for a goal in the 54th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Nicholas Tan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 58th match minute, CaNsErBeRo FC Ψ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Venancio Xabier to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of CaNsErBeRo FC Ψ booed when Albirex Niigata FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Clive Politiek didn't get a good kick on the ball. Khairul Tan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Victorio Jenaro in the 60th minute of play. Khairul Tan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Victorio Jenaro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 67 minutes, Afiq Hsi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Albirex Niigata FC and the CaNsErBeRo FC Ψ players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 67th minute, one of Albirex Niigata FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Albirex Niigata FC. In the 68th minute there was a penalty for CaNsErBeRo FC Ψ. Venancio Xabier stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Khairul Tan. 2-2. Nicholas Tan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hipolito Seber having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Benito Loco during the 78th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Khai Choy received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 79th minute. Hipolito Seber tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Khai Choy could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 84th minute of the match, but Hipolito Seber made a huge save. Khairul Tan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Virgilio Ekialde, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. Christian Goy charged in rather forcefully in the 94th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Christian Goy the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Khairul Tan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Victorio Jenaro, who was totally free with the ball in the 97th minute. Albirex Niigata FC were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.