U21 World League

Carlos Bianchi
Spectators: 7449 (Terracing: 5588, Seating: 1713, VIP seats: 148) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Eloy Seguinus made the kick off which started today's match. The supporters of AL TOKE FC booed when Deportivo Mukenio was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Siro Xabat didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Abelardo Mambru had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ruben Benvido showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Abelardo Mambru, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. Ruben Benvido showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arturo Estebe in the 7th minute of the match. After 10 played minutes Deportivo Mukenio got a freekick which was hit by Apolo Tiso. After 11 played minutes, AL TOKE FC's Arturo Estebe shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Ruben Benvido came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in AL TOKE FC reached it. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Eloy Seguinus in the 13th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ruben Benvido prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 13thth minute of the game Eloy Seguinus who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Deportivo Mukenio's Ruben Benvido was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 14th minute Arturo Estebe shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ruben Benvido saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Arturo Estebe might have been able to make a better finish in the 18th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Ruben Benvido. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Arturo Estebe ran back to his position shaking his head. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Eloy Seguinus in the 19th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ruben Benvido prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of AL TOKE FC booed when Deportivo Mukenio was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Apolo Tiso didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 23rd minute Abelardo Mambru shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ruben Benvido saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When AL TOKE FC's Eloy Seguinus in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Deportivo Mukenio's goalie prevented a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Apolo Tiso during the 28th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 28 played minutes Deportivo Mukenio got a freekick which was hit by Apolo Tiso. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Eloy Seguinus in the 29th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ruben Benvido prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience was convinced that Eloy Seguinus's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ruben Benvido was relentless in the 35th minute of the game. Ruben Benvido stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Eloy Seguinus's shot from short distance in the 37th minute. When AL TOKE FC's Eloy Seguinus in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Deportivo Mukenio's goalie prevented a goal. Siro Xabat charged in rather forcefully in the 39th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Siro Xabat the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 39th match minute, Deportivo Mukenio was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Siro Xabat to maneuver through the defense. In the 39th minute of the match Arturo Estebe sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ruben Benvido skillfully saved the ball. When the match had gone on for 42 minutes, Eloy Seguinus put it in 0-3 from a short distance just to the right of Ruben Benvido. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

In the 55th minute, Desiderio Bieito hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The long shot by Arturo Estebe in the 56th minute really tested Ruben Benvido's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Froilan Transito in the 57th minute of play forced Deportivo Mukenio's goalkeeper Ruben Benvido to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Deportivo Mukenio's Apolo Tiso got a free kick in the 58th minute. The supporters of AL TOKE FC booed when Deportivo Mukenio was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Maximiliano Todor didn't get a good kick on the ball. Abelardo Mambru received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Ruben Benvido tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Arturo Estebe received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Ruben Benvido tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 67 minutes into the match, Deportivo Mukenio's goalkeeper Ruben Benvido had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Eloy Seguinus. In the 69th minute, Maximiliano Todor fired away a free kick at the goal, but hit it at the wrong angle and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of AL TOKE FC booed when Deportivo Mukenio was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristo Bermudo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Deportivo Mukenio's Maximiliano Todor got a good chance for a goal in the 72nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Ruben Benvido showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eloy Seguinus, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. If Eloy Seguinus had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A hard shot 91 in the game by Eloy Seguinus from a close distance when the talented Ruben Benvido managed to make a qualified save. Deportivo Mukenio's players were relieved. After having played for 94 minutes, Eloy Seguinus managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. AL TOKE FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Eloy Seguinus was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. AL TOKE FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.