U21 World League

DON CONCETTO PALOMBI
Spectators: 7491 (Terracing: 5619, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) Bendito Sea El Fernet's Augusto Osasun started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Valentin Francho kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. In the 4th minute the ball was on its way in behind Bendito Sea El Fernet's goalkeeper Nemesio Firman, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Nemesio Firman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Uzuri Soto in the 9th minute of the match. Fabio Machado struck a weak shot in the 12th minute. Anatolio Alfaro didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Bendito Sea El Fernet. 14 minutes into the match, Sonny Hjeltman notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Bendito Sea El Fernet's Nemesio Firman. Nemesio Firman was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Lorenzo Bortzaioriz kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. Joaquin Rosio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 22nd minute. Anatolio Alfaro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Nemesio Firman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sonny Hjeltman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nemesio Firman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Quique Contratas, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. Joaquin Rosio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Anatolio Alfaro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bendito Sea El Fernet's Nemesio Firman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sonny Hjeltman in the 29th minute of play. The supporters of Bendito Sea El Fernet booed when Abeluse Flow was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Quique Contratas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sonny Hjeltman struck a weak shot in the 45th minute. Nemesio Firman didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Abeluse Flow. Nemesio Firman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Uzuri Soto in the 45th minute of play. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Sonny Hjeltman was the one to do the kick off. Bras Menendez hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. 56 minutes into the match, Bendito Sea El Fernet's goalkeeper Nemesio Firman had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Macerio Griego. After having played for 58 minutes, Quique Contratas managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Abeluse Flow's supporters crossed their fingers, but Quique Contratas was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 60th minute, Uzuri Soto made a precise shot to the right of Nemesio Firman. Bendito Sea El Fernet's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. The audience thought a goal was coming when Francis Casillas got free with Nemesio Firman in the 64th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Francis Casillas received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Nemesio Firman came out and tried to block the shot, but Francis Casillas slotted it home off the left post making it 0-3 in the 65th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Uzuri Soto in the 68th minute of play forced Bendito Sea El Fernet's goalkeeper Nemesio Firman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 76 minutes into the match, Bendito Sea El Fernet's goalkeeper Nemesio Firman had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Uzuri Soto. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sonny Hjeltman in the 79th minute of play forced Bendito Sea El Fernet's goalkeeper Nemesio Firman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Macerio Griego in the 83rd minute of play forced Bendito Sea El Fernet's goalkeeper Nemesio Firman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Severiano Gómez's late challenge caught a Bendito Sea El Fernet's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Severiano Gómez helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Abeluse Flow getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Severiano Gómez hit a great ball. 88 minutes into the game, Macerio Griego recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Nemesio Firman. Macerio Griego showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-4. Joaquin Rosio, 93 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Abeluse Flow's Francis Casillas got a good chance for a goal in the 96th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar.