U18 World League

Risco de San Nicolás
Spectators: 7687 (Terracing: 5766, Seating: 1768, VIP seats: 153) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Terciero Caravantes started the match with the kick off. In the 4th match minute, Club Deportivo Polonia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Demetrio Bajo to maneuver through the defense. Eladio Sotillo kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Antxoka Macia during the 10th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 10th match minute, Club Deportivo Polonia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Antxoka Macia to maneuver through the defense. When Zoel Salgado fell near the penalty area in the 12th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Club Deportivo Polonia's protests and gave Zoel Salgado a yellow card for diving instead. After 12 played minutes Club Deportivo Polonia got a freekick which was hit by Zoel Salgado. 15 minutes into the match, MetalGarurumon F.C's goalkeeper Fiz Umpanera had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ramiro Rojas. After a rather tough play, MetalGarurumon F.C's Lorenzo Fierro got a free kick in the 16th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zadornin Casado in the 17th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fiz Umpanera saved MetalGarurumon F.C from getting behind. 20 minutes into the match, Club Deportivo Polonia's goal looked a bit too open when Santos Manso came free, but Gilabert Japón reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Terciero Caravantes in the 21st minute of play forced Club Deportivo Polonia's goalkeeper Gilabert Japón to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Lorenzo Fierro kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. Alberto Orozco's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Fiz Umpanera read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 25th minute of play. 27 minutes into the game, Demetrio Bajo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Club Deportivo Polonia's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave MetalGarurumon F.C the free kick. After 27 played minutes Club Deportivo Polonia got a freekick which was hit by Demetrio Bajo. In the 33rd minute Santos Manso shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gilabert Japón saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 36thth minute of the game Zadornin Casado who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but MetalGarurumon F.C's Fiz Umpanera was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The supporters of MetalGarurumon F.C booed when Club Deportivo Polonia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Demetrio Bajo didn't get a good kick on the ball. MetalGarurumon F.C's Fiz Umpanera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zadornin Casado in the 39th minute of play. Oro Velo charged in rather forcefully in the 40th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Oro Velo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 40th match minute, MetalGarurumon F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Oro Velo to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of MetalGarurumon F.C booed when Club Deportivo Polonia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zadornin Casado didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gilabert Japón took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Santos Manso, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ramiro Rojas was the one to do the kick off. In the 50th minute, Oro Velo 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. Terciero Caravantes might have been able to make a better finish in the 53rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Gilabert Japón. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Terciero Caravantes ran back to his position shaking his head. A collision led to Club Deportivo Polonia getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Mundo Santiago hit a great ball. Ramiro Rojas blasted a shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Fiz Umpanera having to make a save. After a rather tough play, Club Deportivo Polonia's Ramiro Rojas got a free kick in the 63rd minute. MetalGarurumon F.C's Oro Velo got a good chance for a goal in the 69th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Santos Manso could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 71st minute of the match, but Gilabert Japón made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Santos Manso in the 73rd minute of play forced Club Deportivo Polonia's goalkeeper Gilabert Japón to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A sloppy throw-in by Videl Ricoy in the 77th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Club Deportivo Polonia's Mundo Santiago. MetalGarurumon F.C's Fiz Umpanera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zadornin Casado in the 79th minute of play. 87 minutes into the match, Terciero Caravantes had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Gilabert Japón. Club Deportivo Polonia's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Terciero Caravantes was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. Fiz Umpanera came out of the goal in the 96th minute to try and stop a shot by Club Deportivo Polonia's Zadornin Casado. But to his dismay, Zadornin Casado quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-2. Despite being the better team, MetalGarurumon F.C failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.