U21 World League

Estadio del Humo
Spectators: 7547 (Terracing: 5662, Seating: 1735, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Castulo De Silva got the match started through his kick off. If Castulo De Silva had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 5th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sergio Romero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sergi Cabezas, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. Sergio Romero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sergi Cabezas in the 10th minute of play. 10 minutes into the match, The Waldos's goal looked a bit too open when Sergi Cabezas came free, but Sergio Romero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 13th match minute, The Waldos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jacinto Gonsalve to maneuver through the defense. Sergio Romero came out of the goal in the 14th minute to try and stop a shot by ALPUJARRAS LIBRE's Venancio Arribas. But to his dismay, Venancio Arribas quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. The Waldos's Sergio Romero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Oton Gonzáles in the 20th minute of play. 21 minutes into the match, The Waldos's goal looked a bit too open when Mitxel Coya came free, but Sergio Romero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sergio Romero came out of the goal in the 23rd minute to try and stop a shot by ALPUJARRAS LIBRE's Oton Gonzáles. But to his dismay, Oton Gonzáles quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. The Waldos's Sergio Romero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Venancio Arribas in the 26th minute of play. The supporters of ALPUJARRAS LIBRE booed when The Waldos was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fulgencio Ederono didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 30th minute, Venancio Arribas left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The ALPUJARRAS LIBRE fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-3. J.J Riquelme's late challenge caught a ALPUJARRAS LIBRE's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. J.J Riquelme helped the player get up and apologised. In the 37th match minute, The Waldos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by J.J Riquelme to maneuver through the defense. After recieving a nice pass, ALPUJARRAS LIBRE's Mitxel Coya tried to score from far away in the 38th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. After a rather tough play, The Waldos's J.J Riquelme got a free kick in the 41st minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Oton Gonzáles in the 45th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sergio Romero saved The Waldos from getting behind. The The Waldos players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. ALPUJARRAS LIBRE were winning 0-3.

Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Castulo De Silva in the 56th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sergio Romero prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Sergio Romero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sergi Cabezas, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. A collision led to The Waldos getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Gaudencio Valery hit a great ball. If Sergi Cabezas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Gaudencio Valery fell near the penalty area in the 72nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored The Waldos's protests and gave Gaudencio Valery a yellow card for diving instead. In the 72nd match minute, The Waldos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gaudencio Valery to maneuver through the defense. Nando Casta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Donato Regis in the 75th minute of play. In the 78th match minute, The Waldos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by J.J Riquelme to maneuver through the defense. Sergio Romero was a little too slow when Venancio Arribas got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 80th minute. The score was now 1-4. The Waldos's Sergio Romero proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 83rd minute of the match, managed to save The Waldos from getting a goal against them. 85 minutes into the game, Donato Regis was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. The Waldos's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ALPUJARRAS LIBRE the free kick. Donato Regis kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Blas-Armando Giunta during the 87th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 87 played minutes The Waldos got a freekick which was hit by Blas-Armando Giunta. Mitxel Coya struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Sergio Romero didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ALPUJARRAS LIBRE. ALPUJARRAS LIBRE played a much better game than The Waldos and deserved their victory. The The Waldos players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.