U21 World League

Tierra de Campeones
Spectators: 7464 (Terracing: 5599, Seating: 1716, VIP seats: 149) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Augusto Osasun started the match with the kick off. The supporters of Leon Platense booed when Bendito Sea El Fernet was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lorenzo Bortzaioriz didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Leon Platense's Angelino Galindo slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Nemesio Firman. That made the score 1-0 after 19 minutes of play. Victorino Cefero hit a great freekick 21 minutes into the match. In the 23rd minute, Angelino Galindo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 26 minutes into the game, Matias Florinio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Bendito Sea El Fernet's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Leon Platense the free kick. In the 26th minute, Matias Florinio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Leonides Normando during the 38th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Leonides Normando hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. After 40 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Leon Platense! An unexpectedly hard shot by Augusto Osasun in the 47th minute of play forced Leon Platense's goalkeeper Cecilio Garci to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Conrado Ourente during the 66th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Leon Platense booed when Bendito Sea El Fernet was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Conrado Ourente didn't get a good kick on the ball. 67 minutes into the match, Bendito Sea El Fernet's goal looked a bit too open when Leonides Normando came free, but Nemesio Firman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 67th minute, Leonides Normando ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Nemesio Firman was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. Cecilio Garci showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joaquin Rosio, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. 74 minutes into the match, Joaquin Rosio dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Cecilio Garci, 2-2. In the 77th match minute, Bendito Sea El Fernet was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lorenzo Bortzaioriz to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Augusto Osasun in the 80th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cecilio Garci prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joaquin Rosio in the 81st minute of play forced Leon Platense's goalkeeper Cecilio Garci to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Bendito Sea El Fernet booed when Leon Platense was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leonides Normando didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 89th minute, Julio Geleberto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 92nd minute, Bendito Sea El Fernet's Fabio Machado ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Cecilio Garci. Cecilio Garci yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-3. The Bendito Sea El Fernet supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Bendito Sea El Fernet would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.