U21 World League

Emirates Stadium
Spectators: 7524 (Terracing: 5644, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) Rogelio Sotil made the kick off and thus started the match. When Buenaventura FC's Jairo de Azevedo in the 3rd minute got a chance for a shot 3rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Estudiantes de La Plata's goalie prevented a goal. When the match clock showed 4 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Rogelio Sotil sped through Buenaventura FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Toro Martínez. Pablo Bermudez charged in rather forcefully in the 7th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Pablo Bermudez the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 11th minute the ball was on its way in behind Estudiantes de La Plata's goalkeeper Nicolas Kepa, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Roger Martinez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Nicolas Kepa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roger Martinez in the 16th minute of play. Nicolas Kepa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jairo de Azevedo's shot from short distance in the 17th minute. A collision led to Estudiantes de La Plata getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Rogelio Sotil hit a great ball. Toro Martínez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Esteve Pueblo in the 22nd minute of play. Jairo de Azevedo took the ball and in the 24 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Nicolas Kepa. Nicolas Kepa dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. After 27 played minutes Estudiantes de La Plata got a freekick which was hit by Atilano Poz. The supporters of Buenaventura FC booed when Estudiantes de La Plata was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Santiago Iaki didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 31 minutes, Esteve Pueblo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Estudiantes de La Plata's supporters crossed their fingers, but Esteve Pueblo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Esteve Pueblo kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jairo de Azevedo in the 38th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nicolas Kepa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Buenaventura FC were awarded a corner in the 39th minute after Estudiantes de La Plata's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Alberto Aizprua took the corner. Toro Martínez made a fantastic save in the 47th minute, when Rogelio Sotil sent off a good shot on target. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Estudiantes de La Plata's Albino Viviano was substituted for Marcos Bilintx. Estudiantes de La Plata made a substitution. Placido Estefan replaced Esteve Pueblo. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jairo de Azevedo was the one to do the kick off. In the 54th match minute, Estudiantes de La Plata was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Placido Estefan to maneuver through the defense. 56 minutes into the game, Estudiantes de La Plata's Placido Estefan nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Toro Martínez made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. In the 59th match minute, Buenaventura FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Roger Martinez to maneuver through the defense. When Albino Viviano came up free with the goalie in the 61st minute, the Estudiantes de La Plata fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Albino Viviano couldn't finish the play. When the match clock showed 62 minutes, the score became 2-2 when Jairo de Azevedo sped through Estudiantes de La Plata's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Nicolas Kepa. With a little luck, Estudiantes de La Plata's Nicolas Kepa got control of the ball when Jairo de Azevedo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Jairo de Azevedo in the 69thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Nicolas Kepa, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Toro Martínez didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Albino Viviano went, in the 71st minute, to the upper right corner, 3-2 was the resulting score. Miguel Urane charged in rather forcefully in the 73rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Miguel Urane the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Buenaventura FC's Miguel Urane got a free kick in the 73rd minute. After 74 played minutes, Estudiantes de La Plata's Mauro Evarado shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Toro Martínez came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Estudiantes de La Plata reached it. Jairo de Azevedo's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 78thth minute, Nicolas Kepa skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 80th minute Buenaventura FC were awarded a corner. Alberto Aizprua went to the cornerflag to take it. Miguel Urane was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. After 81 played minutes Estudiantes de La Plata got a freekick which was hit by Santiago Iaki. In the 82nd minute, Jairo de Azevedo reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Nicolas Kepa. The goal made the score 3-3. An unexpectedly hard shot by Roger Martinez in the 85th minute of play forced Estudiantes de La Plata's goalkeeper Nicolas Kepa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 87th minute, Jairo de Azevedo made a precise shot to the right of Nicolas Kepa. Estudiantes de La Plata's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-4. Rogelio Sotil charged in rather forcefully in the 90th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rogelio Sotil the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 91 played minutes Estudiantes de La Plata got a freekick which was hit by Rogelio Sotil. In the 95th minute, Albino Viviano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Buenaventura FC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.