U21 World League

ABUNDIO CASANOVA
Spectators: 7518 (Terracing: 5639, Seating: 1729, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Petronio Manrique kicked off to start the match. Xalbador Gamiz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Santana Zapatero in the 4th minute. In the 7th minute Guaberto Reigada shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Artzai Zurica saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Artzai Zurica showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Batista Liebana, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Artzai Zurica made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gartzen Pons in the 10th minute of play. 11 minutes into the game, GreenUnited's Guaberto Reigada nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Artzai Zurica made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Artzai Zurica showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gartzen Pons in the 15th minute of the match. Xalbador Gamiz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Petronio Manrique, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gartzen Pons in the 21st minute of play forced Radiohead Freaks Club's goalkeeper Artzai Zurica to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Radiohead Freaks Club booed when GreenUnited was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Guaberto Reigada didn't get a good kick on the ball. Josue Palencia's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Xalbador Gamiz firmly grabbed it by the left post. Xalbador Gamiz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Petronio Manrique's shot from short distance in the 30th minute. Batista Liebana struck a weak shot in the 36th minute. Artzai Zurica didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for GreenUnited. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Domenico Solarriba during the 39th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Domenico Solarriba hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. 40 minutes into the match, Radiohead Freaks Club's Petronio Manrique broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. In the 45th minute, Radiohead Freaks Club's Argider Gonzalez seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Argider Gonzalez the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Radiohead Freaks Club protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Argider Gonzalez had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. After a defensive mix-up in Radiohead Freaks Club's zone, Gabrio Dozal stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Artzai Zurica came out of the goal and Gabrio Dozal tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

With an all-out effort, GreenUnited's Artzai Zurica threw himself towards the right post 52 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Elija Andres, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. In the 53rd minute of the match, Batista Liebana tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Artzai Zurica saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Radiohead Freaks Club's Artzai Zurica proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 54th minute of the match, managed to save Radiohead Freaks Club from getting a goal against them. 56 minutes into the match, Radiohead Freaks Club's goalkeeper Artzai Zurica had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gartzen Pons. Artzai Zurica was a little too slow when Gartzen Pons got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 57th minute. The score was now 0-2. Josue Palencia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 62nd minute. Xalbador Gamiz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. GreenUnited's Zarbonin Sotuela got a good chance for a goal in the 72nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 74th play minute Elija Andres came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Artzai Zurica. 0-3. Josue Palencia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Xalbador Gamiz having to interfere. With a little luck, Radiohead Freaks Club's Artzai Zurica got control of the ball when Gartzen Pons tried to sneak it across the goal line. Heriberto Cabanela kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, GreenUnited's Gartzen Pons got a free kick in the 91st minute. The supporters of GreenUnited booed when Radiohead Freaks Club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alonso Quijana didn't get a good kick on the ball. Artzai Zurica made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gartzen Pons in the 96th minute. GreenUnited's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.