U23 World League

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Spectators: 7777 (Terracing: 5833, Seating: 1789, VIP seats: 155) Deportivo Diamante U18's Diego Milito started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. The referee felt a red card was in order, 3 minutes into the game, when Lucio Diegotxe put in a rough tackle. Black Knights FC's Trenton Call played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Conrado Maiorga in the 8th minute of play. Trenton Call showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Conrado Maiorga, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. Trenton Call showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Conrado Maiorga, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. Amador Rafel charged in rather forcefully in the 14th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Amador Rafel the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Black Knights FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 21st minute, when Amador Rafel scored to the left of an out of position Trenton Call, making the score, 2-0. In the 32nd minute Jerome Negron shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gregorio Fagildo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jerome Negron in the 32nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gregorio Fagildo saved Deportivo Diamante U18 from getting behind. In the 37th minute the ball was on its way in behind Deportivo Diamante U18's goalkeeper Gregorio Fagildo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Brendan Otto in the 45th minute of play forced Deportivo Diamante U18's goalkeeper Gregorio Fagildo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Deportivo Diamante U18 getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Amador Rafel hit a great ball. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by George Cao Xiao during the 52nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 52 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Black Knights FC! With an all-out effort, Black Knights FC's Gregorio Fagildo threw himself towards the right post 59 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Brendan Otto, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. In the 59th minute Brendan Otto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gregorio Fagildo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gregorio Fagildo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Brendan Otto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 67th match minute, Black Knights FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by George Cao Xiao to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Black Knights FC's Virgil Rios got a free kick in the 70th minute. Gregorio Fagildo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cole Kidd, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 75 played minutes Black Knights FC got a freekick which was hit by Virgil Rios. In the 77th match minute, Black Knights FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cole Kidd to maneuver through the defense. If Victor Valiente had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Trenton Call made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Conrado Maiorga in the 90th minute of play. The corner ended in Lino Igon almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Black Knights FC's Trenton Call did a great save. Deportivo Diamante U18's Gregorio Fagildo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Brendan Otto in the 94th minute of play. Diego Milito kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match. Gregorio Fagildo made a fantastic save in the 98th minute, when Ari Holcomb sent off a good shot on target. Deportivo Diamante U18 were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Black Knights FC for a fine match.