U21 World League

El Cilindro
Spectators: 7478 (Terracing: 5610, Seating: 1719, VIP seats: 149) La Gallardeta's Marcelo Bikendi 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcos Madeo in the 12th minute of play forced Academia FC's goalkeeper Angel Etxeberri to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mario Rivero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcelo Bikendi in the 19th minute of play forced Academia FC's goalkeeper Angel Etxeberri to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mario Rivero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 22nd minute, Mario Rivero got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. A collision led to Academia FC getting a freekick after 27 minutes play. Jorge Martxot hit a great ball. In the 29th minute Marcos Madeo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Angel Etxeberri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 31st minute Marcelo Bikendi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Angel Etxeberri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Academia FC's Angel Etxeberri played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcelo Bikendi in the 37th minute of play. If Rigoberto Medardo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of La Gallardeta booed when Academia FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Uriel Isidor didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 44th minute of the match Apolo Naelio sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Angel Etxeberri skillfully saved the ball. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The wind increased when Rigoberto Medardo made the kick off in the second half. A collision led to La Gallardeta getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Sebastian Edur hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mario Rivero in the 53rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jeremias Paul saved La Gallardeta from getting behind. The supporters of La Gallardeta booed when Academia FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Atilano Sugoi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jeremias Paul made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mario Rivero in the 62nd minute of play. Academia FC's Angel Etxeberri played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Narciso Matteo in the 64th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Marcelo Bikendi in the 64th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Angel Etxeberri prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Angel Etxeberri took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcelo Bikendi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of La Gallardeta booed when Academia FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Atilano Sugoi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Atilano Sugoi kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. In the 94th match minute, La Gallardeta was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Apolo Naelio to maneuver through the defense. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the La Gallardeta players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.