U21 World League

El Coliseo
Spectators: 7640 (Terracing: 5731, Seating: 1757, VIP seats: 152) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Franco Colapinto kicked off to start the match. In the 4th minute, Endira Abascal ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Ivan Oton was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. The Tiki Taka FC fans' excitement grew in the 9th match minute when Tiki Taka FC's Iratze Abar looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Jorge-Raúl Taubert was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 11 minutes into the match. Jorge-Raúl Taubert hit a great freekick 12 minutes into the match. After some careless play in the Tiki Taka FC defense, Ariel Pereyra kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Noe Aballe. The Tiki Taka FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Noe Aballe should have stopped the shot. In the 19th minute, Xefe Abella hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With an all-out effort, Tiki Taka FC's Ivan Oton threw himself towards the right post 23 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Xefe Abella, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Noe Aballe didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Tobias Bertin went, in the 25th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-2 was the resulting score. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Arnulfo Abancens in the 31st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ivan Oton saved Los Del Kllejon FC from getting behind. 36 minutes into the match, Tiki Taka FC's goal looked a bit too open when Tobias Bertin came free, but Noe Aballe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Endira Abascal in the 45th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ivan Oton prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 47th minute, Denis Eguzki hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Disappointed in the 2-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Endira Abascal stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Claudio-Paul Di Pietro hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. In the 58thth minute of the game Endira Abascal who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Los Del Kllejon FC's Ivan Oton was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Los Del Kllejon FC's zone, Arnulfo Abancens stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ivan Oton came out of the goal and Arnulfo Abancens tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Francisco González fell near the penalty area in the 63rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Los Del Kllejon FC's protests and gave Francisco González a yellow card for diving instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Arnulfo Abancens during the 69th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 69th match minute, Tiki Taka FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arnulfo Abancens to maneuver through the defense. 71 minutes into the game, Endira Abascal was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Tiki Taka FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Los Del Kllejon FC the free kick. Denis Eguzki hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. After having played for 75 minutes, Endira Abascal managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Tiki Taka FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Endira Abascal was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 77 minutes into the match, Endira Abascal had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ivan Oton. Los Del Kllejon FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Endira Abascal was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-3. Ivan Oton showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xefe Abella, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Noe Aballe made a fantastic save in the 89th minute, when Franco Colapinto sent off a good shot on target. Claudio-Paul Di Pietro kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. Javiar Abel kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.