U21 World League

Orotina
Spectators: 7961 (Terracing: 5972, Seating: 1831, VIP seats: 158) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Fidel Dimas got the match started through his kick off. After 8 played minutes Los Delfines got a freekick which was hit by Ciriaco Veronica. In the 13th minute Iordache Opincaru shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Quique Iglesias saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jacinto Ostots showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pedro Cresconio in the 18th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, OROTINENSE's Isidro Echeverria got a free kick in the 19th minute. If Fidel Dimas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 19th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 21 played minutes OROTINENSE got a freekick which was hit by Isidro Echeverria. Isidro Echeverria could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 22nd minute of the match, but Quique Iglesias made a huge save. 24 minutes into the match, OROTINENSE's goal looked a bit too open when Fidel Dimas came free, but Jacinto Ostots reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The corner ended in Cayetano Rolado almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but OROTINENSE's Jacinto Ostots did a great save. Jacinto Ostots took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pedro Cresconio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Los Delfines getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Stepan Bakhin hit a great ball. Isidro Echeverria received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Quique Iglesias came out and tried to block the shot, but Isidro Echeverria slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 31st minute. Jacinto Ostots showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pedro Cresconio in the 34th minute of the match. Cayetano Rolado hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. Quique Iglesias made an important save on a dangerous shot by Isidro Echeverria in the 42nd minute. Los Delfines's Serafino Firman got a good chance for a goal in the 44th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Froilan Kimetz during the 46th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 46th match minute, Los Delfines was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Froilan Kimetz to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Los Delfines booed when OROTINENSE was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jesus Lehman didn't get a good kick on the 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 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Iordache Opincaru was the one to do the kick off. A collision led to Los Delfines getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Roque Senio hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jesus Lehman in the 52nd minute of play forced Los Delfines's goalkeeper Quique Iglesias to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Roque Senio fell near the penalty area in the 54th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Los Delfines's protests and gave Roque Senio a yellow card for diving instead. Roque Senio kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Los Delfines's zone, Ricardo Orozco stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Quique Iglesias came out of the goal and Ricardo Orozco tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Quique Iglesias made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ricardo Orozco in the 59th minute of play. OROTINENSE were awarded a corner in the 60th minute after Los Delfines's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Iordache Opincaru took the corner. OROTINENSE's Iordache Opincaru was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Quique Iglesias in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. The supporters of Los Delfines booed when OROTINENSE was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ricardo Orozco didn't get a good kick on the ball. With 65 minutes on the clock, Mao Nan Ao commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. Jacinto Ostots had in the 67thth minute some difficulties stopping Froilan Kimetz's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. After 72 minutes, Stepan Bakhin mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Los Delfines and the OROTINENSE players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 73rd match minute, OROTINENSE was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Claudio Leiton to maneuver through the defense. 75 minutes into the match, OROTINENSE's goalkeeper Jacinto Ostots had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fidel Dimas. If Fidel Dimas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Costel Eta had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Los Delfines booed when OROTINENSE was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Isidro Echeverria didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to OROTINENSE getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Ricardo Orozco hit a great ball. In the 97th minute Fidel Dimas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jacinto Ostots saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Los Delfines eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.