World League

Estadio Varela
Spectators: 7511 (Terracing: 5634, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Conrado Maiorga took the kick off in the first half of the match. Pablo Solari fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gregorio Fagildo having to interfere. After some careless play in the Deportivo Diamante U18 defense, Adilson Breckenfeld kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Gregorio Fagildo. The Deportivo Diamante U18 fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Gregorio Fagildo should have stopped the shot. After 7 played minutes Deportivo Diamante U18 got a freekick which was hit by Victor Valiente. Freddy Mercurio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Conrado Maiorga in the 13th minute of the match. In the 22nd minute of the match Deportivo Diamante U18 got a corner. Crottos Crotters F.C.'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Lino Igon ran over to the corner to take the kick. 24 minutes into the match, Crottos Crotters F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Leonides Dalmau came free, but Freddy Mercurio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Wieslaw Zarobski hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. Conrado Maiorga sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Freddy Mercurio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Conrado Maiorga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Deportivo Diamante U18's Gregorio Fagildo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 37th minute of the match, managed to save Deportivo Diamante U18 from getting a goal against them. 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.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Peng Xiong to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 50th match minute, Deportivo Diamante U18 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lino Igon to maneuver through the defense. Gregorio Fagildo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pablo Solari, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. When Deportivo Diamante U18's Leonides Dalmau in the 64th minute got a chance for a shot 64th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Crottos Crotters F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Peng Xiong during the 67th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Crottos Crotters F.C. getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Peng Xiong hit a great ball. Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Benigno Elija was substituted for Adilson Breckenfeld. Crottos Crotters F.C. made a substitution. Leonel Messi replaced Froilan Paublo. Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Gerardo Gartzea was substituted for Wieslaw Zarobski. The supporters of Deportivo Diamante U18 booed when Crottos Crotters F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Peng Xiong didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Conrado Maiorga had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Herminio Seguinus fell near the penalty area in the 75th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Crottos Crotters F.C.'s protests and gave Herminio Seguinus a yellow card for diving instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Leonides Dalmau in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Freddy Mercurio saved Crottos Crotters F.C. from getting behind. Freddy Mercurio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leonides Dalmau in the 80th minute of play. In the 83rd match minute, Crottos Crotters F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gerardo Gartzea to maneuver through the defense. When Conrado Maiorga came up free with the goalie in the 84th minute, the Deportivo Diamante U18 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 Conrado Maiorga couldn't finish the play. After a rather tough play, Crottos Crotters F.C.'s Baldomero Mateo got a free kick in the 85th minute. After 89 played minutes Crottos Crotters F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Benigno Elija. In the 92nd match minute, Deportivo Diamante U18 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Conrado Maiorga to maneuver through the defense.