U23 World League

Down Park
Spectators: 7988 (Terracing: 5992, Seating: 1837, VIP seats: 159) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Jamar Paige took the kick off in the first half of the match. After 7 played minutes A A Arizona got a freekick which was hit by Alfredo Lopes. Mitxel Abrego recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 11th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Egídio Jacinto during the 11th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mitxel Abrego in the 13th minute of play forced A A Arizona's goalkeeper Hu Zhen Hong to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Xabat Figueroa got free with Hu Zhen Hong in the 14th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The corner led Downchester City's Xabat Figueroa to fire away a dangerous shot which Hu Zhen Hong despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Saturnin Darroja made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jorge Ramos in the 17th minute of play. A A Arizona's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Nilson Hoffmann in the 22nd minute. Nilson Hoffmann made a great header on A A Arizona's corner, it was just that Downchester City's Saturnin Darroja managed to reach the ball for a save. In the 25th minute Alfredo Lopes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Saturnin Darroja saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Luiz Paulo de Queirós charged in rather forcefully in the 26th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Luiz Paulo de Queirós the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 26th minute, Luiz Paulo de Queirós hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 28 minutes into the match, A A Arizona's goalkeeper Hu Zhen Hong had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mitxel Abrego. Downchester City's Saturnin Darroja played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Manuel Paiva in the 30th minute of play. With a little luck, A A Arizona's Hu Zhen Hong got control of the ball when Mitxel Abrego tried to sneak it across the goal line. 33 minutes into the game, Downchester City's Jamar Paige nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Hu Zhen Hong made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. In the 36th minute Alfredo Lopes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Saturnin Darroja saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Saturnin Darroja made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfredo Lopes in the 36th minute of play. Jorge Ramos hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. Sydney Velloso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

When Downchester City's Jamar Paige in the 54th minute got a chance for a shot 54th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye A A Arizona's goalie prevented a goal. Hu Zhen Hong took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mitxel Abrego, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 57 minutes of play, Downchester City's Mitxel Abrego made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Hu Zhen Hong was left in no man's land by his defense there! Walder Aakjær hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. Saturnin Darroja made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sydney Velloso in the 67th minute. 72 minutes into the game, Manuel Paiva was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. A A Arizona's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Downchester City the free kick. Manuel Paiva kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. Downchester City made a substitution. Paco Trujillo replaced Mitxel Abrego. In the 73rd minute, Manuel Paiva hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Sydney Velloso in the 86thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Saturnin Darroja, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. With a little luck, Downchester City's Saturnin Darroja got control of the ball when Manuel Paiva tried to sneak it across the goal line. Hu Zhen Hong made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jamar Paige in the 93rd minute of play.