U21 World League

La Fortaleza
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) Agustin Abastas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Geronimo Aritza, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. The supporters of CERPA booed when Granate was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gaudencio Estebe didn't get a good kick on the ball. Agustin Abastas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Geronimo Aritza in the 8th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lucio Serapio in the 11th minute of play forced CERPA's goalkeeper Fabian Ortzi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Honorato Txatxu kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. Agustin Abastas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Geronimo Aritza in the 24th minute of the match. 24 minutes into the game, CERPA's Geronimo Aritza nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Agustin Abastas made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. When Geronimo Aritza fell near the penalty area in the 27th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored CERPA's protests and gave Geronimo Aritza a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to CERPA getting a freekick after 27 minutes play. Geronimo Aritza hit a great ball. Agustin Abastas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Geronimo Aritza in the 41st minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Geronimo Aritza in the 47th minute of play forced Granate's goalkeeper Agustin Abastas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Lucio Serapio stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Geronimo Aritza blasted a shot towards the goal in the 51st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Agustin Abastas having to make a save. When Jonatan Adrio fell near the penalty area in the 52nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Granate's protests and gave Jonatan Adrio a yellow card for diving instead. In the 52nd minute, Jonatan Adrio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 55 minutes, Geronimo Aritza managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. CERPA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Geronimo Aritza was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Granate's Agustin Abastas proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 57th minute of the match, managed to save Granate from getting a goal against them. A collision led to Granate getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Gustavo Resto hit a great ball. Agustin Abastas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Geronimo Aritza, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. Geronimo Aritza struck a weak shot in the 76th minute. Agustin Abastas didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for CERPA. Agustin Abastas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Geronimo Aritza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 78 played minutes Granate got a freekick which was hit by Gaudencio Estebe. In the 79th minute, Isaac Bladi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 81st minute the ball was on its way in behind Granate's goalkeeper Agustin Abastas, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 84th match minute, Granate was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Isaac Bladi to maneuver through the defense. Augusto Oinatz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Agustin Abastas having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Granate's zone, Geronimo Aritza stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Agustin Abastas came out of the goal and Geronimo Aritza tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The CERPA players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.